Classic Camping

About Classic Camping

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Luxury classic camping is the ultimate safari experience. This rare privilege, enjoyed in comfort and style, harks back to a time when there were no lodges, and intrepid explorers brought their creature comforts with them deep into the ‘dark continent’.

Classic camps are fully set up and prepared in advance of our guests’ arrival in specially chosen, remote and exclusive locations. Sites are strategically situated to shadow seasonal game migrations, while affording, where possible, splendid views of the surrounding countryside.

The tents are spacious insect-proof “Larsen” type tents, renowned for being the largest and best accommodation tent in use for luxury mobile camping safaris today. These tents are tastefully furnished with full sized beds and 6" mattresses, luggage rack, traditional wood and canvas chairs, plus a safari table useful for writing up the day’s events. Facilities include a large front verandah and a rear en suite bathroom that has a shower, toilet, table and hand wash basin.

Fresh linen and towels are provided, together with a full laundry service. A selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and wines are available (pay direct) and you are welcomed by friendly safari crew, who will cater for your every need from arrival to departure.

Highlights and information

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Highlights

Classic camp locations always reflect where the best seasonal game is.
A real bush experience without compromising on comfort.
Classic camps are always small and offer a real personal service.
Private sites are used.

Situation

Classic camps are set up in the Ngorongoro Conservation area, Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park. The private camp sites are strategically situated to shadow seasonal game migrations, while affording, where possible, splendid views of the surrounding countryside.

Activities

Game drives; bush walks (in some places); sundowners; bush meals.

Facilities

The tents are spacious and are tastefully furnished with full sized beds, a large front verandah and a rear en suite bathroom that has a shower, toilet, hand wash basin.

Child policy

Not advised for young children due to the proximity of wild animals.

Open

The classic camps are moved with the seasons and closed April - May during the rains.

Best time

Tanzania's main rainy season runs from April until the beginning of June. There is also a short rainy season in November.

Inclusions

Game viewing activities.

Meals

Full board

Pricing guidelines for Tanzania

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Tanzania can combine easily with other East African countries.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week high quality safari in the northern circuit (eg with Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Manyara, Tarangire ...)Between £2500 and £3500
2 week southern Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holidayBetween 3000 and £4000
1 week stay on an Indian Ocean island (Zanzibar, Mafia, Chole, Pemba)From £1000 +
1 week Kilimanjaro climbAround £1500

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Excellent friendly personal service, good tented rooms with enclosed bathroom areas, well-located for the migration, good food. Seating for meals was ...

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The food was excellent.

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