Luxury Living in The Bush and Beyond

Glamping has become one of those increasingly popular travel industry buzzwords over the past few years. Combining the words “glamour” and “camping,” it’s a trend that has taken off as the rise of mass tourism has led more people to embrace the eco-friendly ethos of Responsible Travel . But what is glamping? How does it differ from traditional camping? And why is it becoming such a popular form of travel now? The catchy name might be relatively new, but the concept of glamping (a.k.a. luxury camping) has actually been around for hundreds of years. When Kings Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France met for the diplomatic summit known as the Field of the Cloth of Gold in 1520, there were 2,800 tents set up in northern France. Many were palatial, set with lavish feasts and flowing fountains of wine. Around the same time, the Ottoman sultans were known their ostentatious tents, which were lavishly decorated by an army of artists. The tradition became more common in the early 1900s,...

When you plan a safari trip with your family, friends or with colleagues, the very first thing you should get hold of is a safari tent or a glamping tent . You are going to be pretty exhausted and therefore, you should be able to find a safari tent that will be like a home away from home throughout the safari days. Customize your safari tent It is not just the comfort but also the look of the safari tents that matters here. You can customize your safari tent all by your own if you want to. This will make the tent more unique, and you will simply love to stay in a place that reflects your own design preferences. All you need to do is keep in close touch with the manufacturer and order your requirements. This way, you can get an exciting and adventurous home away from home which will not let you miss your abode. The safari tent manufacturer, Tentickle Luxury Tents , keep the customers’ interests in mind while manufacturing such safari tents. Apart from the look, the fabric quality, lo...

How do you go camping with a big group and not step on each other’s toes? One way might be to stay in a cabin tent. Most cabin tents have a lot more headroom than standard tents because they have a dome or hip roof that allows the ceilings to be higher. Cabin tents also have extra square feet and more room for clothing and supplies . Most of them have storage pockets, and sometimes there’s an extra door. When to use a Cabin Tent The prime benefit of staying in a cabin tent is the extra room you get from the higher ceiling and larger size. It’s a good choice if you have kids because of all the stuff you have drag along for them. With the extra space, there’s also the option of setting up cots instead of using sleeping bags. And if the weather’s nasty, it’s a lot more bearable to hang out in a cabin-size tent than to experience the forced togetherness of a smaller one. Most people believe that the more spacious a tent is the more complex the setup will be. But we’ve found a couple of...

Everyone has their own way of living; we cannot compare one lifestyle to another. Some people love to spend their vacations in a places that people usually visit on their vacations - such as going to a beach and relaxing in the sun with other people. But, many other people like to liquidate their holidays at a lonely private place with their family and friends - such as in the middle of a forest or a safari desert. These two experiences are far away from each other but both need great preparations for providing the best adventure. When you go to a public tourism place such as beach  you would need a hotel room or you can book luxury resort tent from the resort near the beach for having a more special experience. Having a lovely experience with luxury tents Why waste your money on hiring a hotel room when you can experience the luxurious moments in a luxury tent. Those types of resort owners buy their tents from the best luxury tent manufacturers . So, if you have plans to giv...

IF the eco-friendly idea of falling asleep under the stars and roasting marshmallows around a campfire appeals to you, but the reality of pitching a tent and sleeping on bumpy ground does not, glamping, the new term being used for upscale — or glamorous — camping, could be your ideal green vacation. Though dismissed by hard-core leave-no-trace campers (who don’t so much as move a rock for fear of affecting the area), glamping can still be an environmentally sound outdoor experience, even if it does include creature comforts (like not having too many creatures inside your tent). And though it is a relatively new trend, with its origins harking back to Africa and even Thailand, glamping sites are starting to pop up everywhere, with safari tents , teepees and yurts rising out of the landscape like sailboats on an ocean. “Think of it like the hip hotels of camping,” said Jonathan Knight, the author of “Cool Camping,” a 2006 book that rated campsites in England by their amenities, lo...

The key differences between staying in a lodge or a rest camp on a safari You’re planning to go on safari in Africa . What’s the difference between a private lodge and reserve, and a national park such as Kruger or Etosha ? Is one better than the other? It’s prudent to acquaint oneself with the differences before making a decision. Your budget is of course a key factor. The standard of accommodation is obviously an important consideration and it follows that it’ll influence the standard and quality of meals. How game drives are conducted is another important component. Let’s elaborate on why these aspects are important. ACCOMMODATION CHOICES In general, safari accommodations are comparatively expensive. There are good reasons for that. The ongoing logistical groundwork necessary to offer the every-day luxuries we expect – electricity, quality running water, satisfactory meals, internet connectivity, an experienced staff compliment – are expensive to sustain in remote lo...

When it comes to getting close to nature, camping is the way to go. There is something magical about sleeping in a canvas tent, with the sounds of wildlife outside, knowing that the only thing between you and them is a fabric wall. However, we know what you are probably thinking: camping is uncomfortable and not exactly how you want to spend your holiday! But hear us out – you don’t have to be Bear Grylls to be able to enjoy the wilderness. What if we could combine all the creature comforts of being in a luxury lodge, with the exciting experience of sleeping in a tent? This new craze which is fast taking over the travel industry is called ‘glamping’ and is one of the best ways to experience the African bush, without forgoing the luxury. What is a glamping safari? While ‘glamping’ and ‘safari’ aren’t generally two words that you’d expect to find in the same sentence, the definition of this relatively new form of travel is quite self-explanatory. In a nutshell, it’s glamorous cam...