A camping site is a prepared ground for people to spend overnight outdoors. Camping sites are situated often in a game reserve or natural setting. In comparison, it’s cheaper to rent a camping site, pitch your safari tents than sleeping in safari Lodges/ Hotels.
Features of a good camping site
Well levelled ground which is situated for proper setting of safari tents. A well-designed camping site attracts many travellers to spend overnight outdoors.
Well drained areas – it’s better for the camping site to be near a water body to provide water to the travellers. If not at lease create a water source for travellers’ refreshment and for domestic use.
A camping site should be sheltered from wind for proper stability of the safari tents. Strong winds can blow away tents so, planners of the camping site must at least plant sheltering trees around the campsite.
Clean facilities like rest rooms and showers should be placed on camping site to enable comfortable stay of the travellers.
Amenities like pits and picnic tables, chairs and so on. Such amenities add value and comfort to the travellers staying at the camping site.
There should be opportunities for activities like cultural tours, community trips, birding, primate tracking among others. There should be opportunities for knowledgeable local guides to lead travellers into many activities.
Source of safe water for drinking – water dispensers, pots, jerrican or a big water tank for drinking water.
Camp Fire
Fire pit or grill – fire places warm travellers at night and act as a meeting point to discuss important issues for the next day and future. Sitting around fire places at night is fun and offers you amazing experiences. Fire grills are also used to prepare meals for the travellers.
Commended security – Safety of the travellers must be prioritised. Armed security guards should be employed at every camping site to safe guard tourists and their property.
Strategic location – a good camping site should be strategically located offering clear views of amazing tourist attractions. For that case it’s better to set up a camping site at a gentle slope or a hill.
A good camping site must have source of power like power generators, Hydro -Electricity sources to provide power for cooking, lighting, charging phones and so on.
Easy access – the good camping site should be easily accessible by the travellers with their vehicles. The parking yard should be provided for travellers who want to set up tents on the roof top of their vehicles.
Privacy – there are should be a reasonable distance between different campers and the main trail for more seclusion.
Space: Ensure enough room for your tents, kitchen area, and any planned activities.
Hazards: Check for potential hazards like dead branches overhead or signs of flash flooding, strong winds and so on.
