The idea of the Tailormade Tented Adventures and Trekking adventures is to go back in time and enjoy the wild and remote areas of Africa the way it was done in a bygone era, with only basic comfort and in an effort to come close to Nature herself. By catering for one party at a time that is guided by a qualified and experienced professional guide we create a platform for tailor-made, exclusive, memorable journeys enjoyed in a variety of ways. This is achieved by combining great, adventurous yet safe guiding, unique flexibility to guest interests and requests with a comfortable bed, good food in a camp with vantage location. That’s Tailormade!

Daily Routine (Flexible according to party interests)

The day usually starts with an early wake-up call followed by a light breakfast and a hot beverage. At about sunrise guests will then embark on a morning activity which usually is a combination of a nature drive/walk or one of the two, a canoe safari or a boat cruise dependant on the area. This usually takes up to mid morning to midday when guests return to camp for a brunch type meal. In the heat of the days guests can go out on another activity, sit at a pan or along the river with their guide enjoying the scene and possibly wildlife coming for a midday drink or relax and take a siesta in their tent or a hammock specially located around the camp. An afternoon high tea will have the party ready for the afternoon adventure which is determined by guest interest and wildlife around the area getting back to the camp just after sunset. Going out for the whole day is also a popular way of enjoying different moods as the day progresses. Dinner is set under the stars with a 3 course bush meal specially prepared by our bush chef after which guests can sit around the fire and enjoy the sounds of the night and some stargazing before retiring to bed.

The Intracacies of the Tented Adventure

Our tented safaris are fully backed up by a crew of 3-4 staff (depending on the area and number in party) who will take care of the movement, setup and breakdown of the camp, cooking, waiting and making up the tents ensuring that guests make the most of the day and the night with their safari commitments and rest. Camp is lit at night by paraffin lanterns. Food is cooked in camp over a campfire and fresh bread baked. Meat, fruit and vegetables are supplied fresh from reliable suppliers and stored in a refrigerator and when required the camp will be resupplied during the safari. Mineral water is supplied for drinking and when ice is available it is made from safe filtered water. Game drives are conducted in open, custom built four wheel drive vehicles allowing for great photography. Transfers on main roads or over long distances are conducted in closed four wheel drive vehicles.

The Intracacies of the Trekking Adventure

The Trekking adventures are self contained walking trails in the company of a very experienced professional guide and a learner guide/tracker. Leaving from a backed up camp guests disappear into the wilderness for up to 3 nights with the option of backed up night in between (dependant on area). Sometimes receiving a water and basic food resupply often dropped off under a shady tree this experience has to be one of the ways of getting closest to nature. Guests are supplied with a backpack that contains basic supplies and water, a lightweight nylon tent, sleeping bag and bedroll. Distances walked depend on the ability of the party and the pace of the slowest person is followed. The guide will be armed and will have communication radios to be in touch with a back up vehicle. The minimum age on the trekking adventures is 12 years with no maximum age but because of the nature of the safari a reasonable level of fitness is required.