Fly Camps

Fly camps (some more refined ones are called star or sky beds) are similar to lightweight camps because they are booked on an exclusive basis, but differ by being satellite camps of a mother lodge or camp from where they are supplied.

Most guests only stay one night in a fly camp. The objective is to provide a taste of the exciting experience of camping and dining under the stars.

Fly camps vary from one to another. Some consist simply of mosquito-net tents, with in-built ground sheets and bedrolls to sleep on (no cots). Others, often called star-beds, may have a two poster bed built on a raised deck.

In the dry season they may not have a mess tent, and dinner is enjoyed under the night sky, usually with fine wines and an ice-stocked bar.The accommodation tents often have mosquito netting roofs so that you can lie in bed and gaze at the stars! Hot water is available on request and the bucket shower and dry-flush loos are sited in a secluded corner of camp, sometimes with wonderful views.

On many occasions we walk into camp. After a hot breakfast the following morning we might do a bush walk or paddle a river in a canoe, arriving back at the main lodge or camp in time for lunch.

Often a stay in one of these is a highlight of a safari – and is especially so for kids.