The 5 most beautiful places in Africa to sleep under the stars
A unique opportunity to get close to nature and experience an extraordinary night outdoors is offered by eco-safari operator Wilderness Safaris with its four-poster beds in the African wilderness.
April 6, 2021
In complete seclusion in the middle of nature, surrounded only by the nocturnal sounds of wildlife, guests can sleep directly under the stars in some of the most beautiful areas of the African continent.
Here you find the five most beautiful places for it in Africa.
Togetherness at the lagoon in the Linyanti Delta
In April the new DumaTau Camp From Wilderness Safaris. With eight tented suites, private access to the Zibadianja Lagoon and an exclusive stretch of more than 22 kilometres along the Savute Channel, guests here experience ample space, seclusion and exceptional wildlife encounters. An open-air Star Bed offers adventurous guests the opportunity to sleep amidst the wilderness of the Linyanti Delta in Botswana, as well as immerse themselves in nature in style and comfort.
A romantic night in the Okavango Delta
From waterways and lagoons to dry grasslands, the spectacular location on a remote island in the Okavango Delta in Botswana means that the Jao Camp pristine wilderness and breathtaking wildlife encounters. In the nearby Star Bed, guests sleep at a safe height under the stars. After a "nightcap", guests can fall asleep to the evocative sounds of the wilderness with an awe-inspiring 360-degree view of the Delta's landscape and wildlife.
Under the Kalahari canopy
The Kalahari Plains is located in the diverse Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the largest game reserve in Botswana and one of the largest in the world. Each of the eight en-suite tented suites offers unrivalled views of the night sky from the rooftop platform, accessed via stairs. From predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas, giraffes, springboks and numerous bird species can also be spotted here.
Counting the stars in Sossusvlei
Situated close to the majestic red sand dunes of Sossusvlei in Namibia, combines Little Kulala the splendour and endless expanse of the Namib Desert. Inspired by the Dead Vlei, the design of the 11 villas blends seamlessly into the timeless desert environment. The beds can be rolled out onto the deck to gaze at the impressive starry sky in romantic togetherness - a night amidst the tranquillity of endless expanses and fascinating constellations.
Where the wild life reigns in Hwange
The luxury camp Linkwasha is situated in a private concession in the south-eastern corner of Hwange National Park. Those who want to enjoy a very special nature experience in utmost privacy can spend the night at Scott's Pan, which is about 15 minutes away. The small waterhole directly in front of the elevated night quarters is a magnet for wildlife. At sunrise, guests can watch the spectacle as elephants and co. drop by for a morning drink.
Picture Credits: Wilderness Safaris, Teagan Cunniffe
