Camping in East Africa entails a variety of experiences, from budget-friendly options to luxury tented camps. Most travellers travel on a budget and often opt for budget camping. This style of camping involves pitching a tent, cooking over fire and sleeping on the ground. Here are some of the best campsites for your cross border safari.
However, some will go for luxury options that provide ultimate comfort in the wilderness. While travelling across East Africa, consider camping at the following sites.
The Red Chilli Rest Camp
The Red Chilli is located 350km north of Kampala in Uganda near Paraa in the Murchison falls National Park. It is 500m away from the main point boat’s depart for delta trips.
The camp offers midrange accommodation with well furnished safari tents and cabanas. Each tent has a private bathroom, modern showers, cooking areas and security lights. Also available at the camping site is a restaurant with an open thatched roof that gives you a great view of the River Nile.
There is an evening camp fire where guests sit with other visitors as you enjoy a drink while reminiscing about their day activities. Its location purveys a spectacular view of animals like hippo, warthogs, elephants, buffaloes among others.
Also at the camp is a spacious restaurant with an open thatched roof with rewarding views out towards the Nile. The restaurant serves an a la carte breakfast and lunch menu on daily basis to visitors.
There’s power supply that is connected by generator from 7am till 9am and 11am till 2pm.Then from 5pm till 10pm daily. They also have an inverter with battery back up to ensures light outside around the area. They organize scheduled trips from Kampala on a daily run.
Greenwood Safari Camp
Located in Masai Mara National Reserve Close to Talek River in Kenya, Greenwood safari camp offers midrange accommodation with over 8 spacious and comfortable tents raised on a wooden deck overlooking the Mara Plains.
Each tent is well elevated and decorated with a rustic touch and modern comfort. Every tent has clean private flush toilets, safari style hot and cold showers, dressing tables, mosquito net, TV, Air conditioning, free toiletries, free bottled water, among others.
Fireplaces are also available for guests to relax, catch up and keep warm on cold nights. There’s also a fully functional restaurants that serves all meals; breakfast lunch and dinner and all dishes including international and local cuisines.
Additionally there is a well stocked bar and lounge with a variety of refreshments like soft drinks and all types of alcohol, local and international.
Housekeeping and laundry services are also available, airport pickups and drop-offs are offered and you have access to WIFI to keep you in touch with your families and friends.
For souvenirs, there’s a craft shop available that sells crafts like shoes, clothes and other safari essentials.
Recreational activities include; Game drive that will give you a chance to see a wide range of animals, Hot air ballooning safaris , nature walks in the local villages of Masaai , night walk safaris and many others
Osero Serengeti tented camp
This tented camp is in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and it gives you an opportunity to discover and explore Tanzania’s breathtaking beauty.
The large safari tents offer a private bathroom, king size bed and a verandah for you to relax and sip some tea or wine. The amenities and services give you a chance to feel at home in the Bush.
The camp has well trained chefs that prepare all dishes according to your preferences. Activities here include Hot air ballooning, game drives and Masai cultural tours.
Red rocks Rwanda
Red Rocks is located in Musanze District on the northern part of Rwanda, very close to the Volcanoes National Park. It is a social enterprise integrating tourism, conservation and sustainable community development in and around the Volcanoes National Park.
We got Safari tents, Hostel rooms and more than 20 small tents, plus a very large camping ground. The campsite and intercultural centre is focused on giving a premium experience to visitors as well as engaging the local community in sustainable tourism. Bathrooms are shared and include hot showers, soap and towels are provided free of charge. Campers are advised to carry food preparation equipment and bottled water.
Whether travelling on a budget or want a luxurious experience, endeavor to choose a camp that is within your budget and one that offers the activities you’re interested in participating in. Contact us to know more about the best campsites for your cross border safari.
