Walking Safari

Private Mobile Safaris: The Glamping Trend Taking Africa Back to Its Roots

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Serengeti Under Canvas mobile camp at dusk, with lantern-lit tents beneath an acacia tree

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.

11 Best Luxury Tented Camps in South Africa (2027)

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Thanda Safari Tented Camp's Jabula Tent lit up at dusk, with the canvas suite and king-size bed open to the deck

Choosing a luxury tented camp in South Africa mostly comes down to which river you want to fall asleep beside. Here are 11 of the best, from plunge-pool suites in Thornybush to a lantern-lit walking camp in the Timbavati, with rates and who each one suits.