Experience the ultimate luxury safari with a night in a star bed

What could be better than sleeping under canvas, lying snug and warm in your bed, listening to the night sounds and dreaming about your day? How about sleeping under the stars, waking up to see the moon shining down on you and smelling the fresh, cool air as it ripples the net around you?

Our star beds at Kigelia are raised on wooden platforms seamlessly integrated with your tent, easy to climb up to if the mood takes you. You can look over the river bed and surrounds before you turn in for the night or watch the dawn sunrise over the baobabs without even having to get out of bed.

Sunrise Wake-Up

Enjoy a morning wake-up call with steaming hot tea or coffee brought right to you. You might then choose to take it back to bed and watch the sunrise over the baobabs, or an elephant or two, while considering whether it’s even worth getting up at all.

Star Bed Soundscape

This is what waking up in a star bed at Kigelia can sound like. The bush is never quiet, and you'll hear a variety of animal, bird, and insect sounds around and below you; in the dark, the sounds appear magnified and with far more clarity. The dawn chorus erupts pre-light with so many birds, and it's a wonder to hear and enjoy as you lie snug and warm in your comfortable bed.



Recommended Camps

A string of camps in some of the wildest places on the planet. A front row seat to the best wildlife in Africa. Backstage is the engine room for opportunity.

July to October

When to go

Kigelia is our classic bush camp deep in the wild and quietly sitting in the best wildlife spot in the park. It is here that the wildlife is most concentrated and it is not uncommon for giant elephant to be wandering through camp or wild dog scoping out the dry riverbed in front of camp. Each room at Kigelia now has the most wonderfully designed private star bed for you to sleep out under a blanket of stars. The star beds are seamlessly integrated with your tent allowing you to embrace untamed Ruaha at its best.

Reviews

W. van der Wiel

Review for serengeti-safari-camp

Comfortable Tent Accommodation

Best place to stay and feel connected to nature, but in a comfortable tent accommodation and super friendly staff that goes the extra mile to make sure you get the full experience!

E. Sunnucks

Review for lamai

Sheer Magic of Lamai Serengeti

There are no words to summarise the sheer magic of Lamai Serengeti and everyone in it. From incredibly knowledgable and fun Nomad tour guides to the comfy lodge with breathtaking views… the attention to detail is amazing and every person here made the stay truly special.

Camps visited:

R. & N. Rosenthal

Review for lamai

Absolutely Stellar

Absolutely stellar! Every detail was considered. Very highly recommended.

J. Costa

Review for entamanu

Special Place, Wonderful Staff

A special place with a wonderful staff. Morning coffee with a view of the crater, especially at sunrise , is an adventure of the spirit.

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