The most effective wellness treatment at a safari camp might be the 5 am wake-up call. From Mantis Hiddn’s off-grid retreat near Addo to Ulusaba’s new 2027 spa and a Timbavati camp with no electricity at all, here are South Africa’s best wellness glamping stays and how to plan a trip that leaves you rested.
A century ago, every safari was a mobile safari. Now the camp-that-follows-you is back, with walk-in tents, bucket showers and a chef at the fire. Here is how mobile camps work in Botswana and the Serengeti, South Africa’s closest equivalent, and how to add one to a Kruger safari.
In 2027, the best glamping in Africa is quieter, darker and more private than ever. From exclusive-use tented villas and Karoo star beds to malaria-free bush near the city, here are the nine trends shaping how and where people glamp next year, and where to try each one in South Africa.