When visiting Africa, one thing that is difficult to overlook is the enormous, limitless sky. It appears larger, more expansive, and more encompassing than our usual locations, wherever they may be.
Of course, the sky remains constant in size and, to a greater extent, is the same clear, blue canopy seen all around the planet. What changes as we go throughout the African continent is our perspective. The landscapes are frequently flatter and more panoramic, mankind’s harsh stamp is greatly reduced, if not eliminated in many areas, and our awe and wonder of our environment transcends earth, sea, and air, resulting in intoxicating splendour in three dimensions.
Sleeping unrestricted in the middle of nature is a rare occurrence that brings this phenomenon together in such a spectacular way. Sky beds, star beds, sleep-outs, and treehouses are all names for the same open-air experience, but no matter how you enjoy it, it will forever impact your vision of the midnight heavens.
Free of human pollution, both air and light, the onyx void’s aperture expands even further, unveiling its secrets like a magnificent, faraway fireworks display.
Across Africa, star beds are being incorporated into luxury facilities, and where safe and feasible, guests may fully immerse themselves in the African setting with an open-air sleep-out on the ground.
Less than a month into the new year, 2023 is quickly becoming the year of the star bed, with a slew of clients seeking this magnificent addition to their safari itinerary. The beauty is that many established resorts already have star beds, and many of our chosen partners specialise in this fantastic experience.
Though not exhaustive, we’ve assembled a broad collection of some of our best star beds and sleep-outs across Africa:
Jack’s Camp, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana
Singita Lebombo, Kruger National Park, South Africa
Olakira Migration Camp – Tanzania
Ol Donyo, Chyulu Hills, Kenya
Chinzombo, South Luangwa, Zambia
Tswalu Kalahari, South Africa
Little Kulala Lodge, Sossusvlei, Namibia
Little Sable, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Lion Sands, South Africa
Victoria Falls Island Treehouse, Zimbabwe
Meno-a-Kwena Sleep-Out, Botswana
Kalahari Plains Camp Sleepout
Jaci’s Safari Lodge Star-Bed Suites, Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
