Fly camping & star beds experiences

The already lunar-like landscape of the Makgadikgadi is the perfect spot to turn your gaze skywards. Leave camp under an inky sky to join an astronomy expert on an evening of star gazing. Dubbed one of the darkest places on the planet, the Makgadikgadi has a glorious view of the star-spangled sky. Hear all about the legends of the constellations and spot the Big Five of the Southern Hemisphere. These include the most dazzling formations from each type of deep-sky class, from nebulas to galaxies! You'll find the clearest nights between April and October when stargazing is out of this world. Return to base for a warming cuppa by the fire!

Sleep under a canopy of stars in the dry Kalahari air where no light pollution dims their brilliance. The raised sleep-out platform, called Malori or 'dreamer', has a thatched overhang and weather-proof blinds. Here, in a safe environment, you can immerse yourself in the Kalahari and feel the romance of its night skies.

As the sky becomes spangled with stars above Samburu's red landscape, you'll be driven out of camp to find a soft spot for the night. There'll be plenty of time for stargazing and you could even spot the Big Five of the African Sky. You couldn't get closer to nature if you tried and your guide will be there to share the secrets of Kenya's wilderness. After dinner, to the sounds of a crackling fire and the symphony of the bush, curl up in your tent for the ultimate camp-out. The sunrise and birdsong act as your alarm clock before you embark on another full day in Samburu.

There’s something about sleeping under the stars that’s utterly magical. And a sleep-out safari in the South Luangwa isn’t any old camping! You’ll be spoilt with dinner cooked over the campfire, soak up safari tales told by some of the greatest guides on the continent, then curl up under your mosquito net and nod off to the sounds of the Zambian night. You might just be woken by the sounds of a herd of elephant passing by at midnight, but no need to worry as there is an armed scout on watch throughout the night. The following morning, it’s bacon and eggs with the sunrise and a walking safari back to camp. Fly camping is at its best towards the end of the dry season (July to September) when the temperatures are warmer and there are fewer mosquitoes.

As the sky becomes spangled with stars above Laikipia's wild plains, you'll be driven from the lodge to find a soft spot for the night. There'll be plenty of time for stargazing and you could even spot the Big Five of the African Sky! You couldn't get closer to nature if you tried and your guide will be there to share the secrets of Kenya's wilderness. After dinner to the sounds of a crackling fire and the symphony of the bush, curl up in your sleeping bag for the ultimate camp-out. The sunrise and birdsong act as your alarm clock before you embark on another full day in Laikipia.

The already lunar-like landscape of the Central Kalahari is the perfect spot to turn your gaze skywards. Leave camp under an inky sky to join an astronomy expert on an evening of star gazing. Dubbed one of the darkest places on the planet, the Kalahari has a glorious view of the star-spangled sky. Hear all about the legends of the constellations and spot the Big Five of the Southern Hemisphere. These include the most dazzling formations from each type of deep-sky class, from nebulas to galaxies! You'll find the clearest nights between April and October when stargazing is out of this world. Return to base for a warming cuppa by the fire!