Did you know you can go on safari right here in the UK? You might not spot elephants or lions, but a stay in one of ToWander UK’s safari tents is a unique experience you’ll remember forever. Hunker down for the night on one of our UK glamping breaks that are anything but like camping in a tent. Think lakeside baths, beds with feather down duvets, afternoon teas and spa treatments and British wildlife all around you. Have we convinced you yet? Here are our favourite safari tents you can book on ToWander UK.
Hidden amongst 150 acres of family farmland in beautiful Devon, you’ll find Exe Valley Glamping. This safari tent glamping break is one of our most sustainable stays being off-grid, solar powered and even the ground water is filtered. But it’s still luxurious with cottagecore interiors, proper beds and sofas, rainfall showers, cooking and dining areas and elevated verandas to maximise those country views. We also love the fun features like the swings under the verdada and den for kids.
Price from £112 a night
Set in a stunning wildflower meadow is Westgate Farm, home to two luxury safari tents near the north Norfolk coast. Owl’s Nest sleeps two and is perfect for couples, while Foxley Lodge sleeps up to six so can fit the whole family in. These might be tents, but you’d forgiven for thinking you were in a holiday home. Think bedrooms with chaise longues, beautiful living areas with comfy sofas and dining tables, freestanding baths, lovely decking areas and proper kitchens with Belfast sinks. This is safari tent perfection.
Price from £200 a night
Nature’s Nest, nestled within the stunning Herefordshire countryside and with private access to the River Wye, is home to four eco-friendly safari tents that each sleep six. Stays here, as the name suggests, are all about getting back to nature. You’ve got walks, fishing, wild swimming and watersports, such as paddle boarding and kayaking, on your doorstep. After a day out exploring, retreat to these safari tents – that are powered using green energy generated from the farm – and relax in comfort, cosy up round the fire pit or take a dip in your own private hot tub. Extras such as afternoon teas and massages are also available to book here.
Price from £175 a night
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Bringing an African Savanna feel to Monmouthshire, South Wales, are these outstanding safari tents at Medley Meadow. This family-run glamping site is set in nine acres of natural meadows, perfect for picnics, as well as being a conservation area. Each of the four tents sleeps up to six people and feature three bedrooms, a kitchenette, BBQ, and dedicated dining area, plus spacious hot showers, flushing loos and a stock of maps, books and recommendations for exploring the local area.
Price from £125 a night
Book Medley Meadow Safari Tents here
If you’re searching for a sustainable, off-grid retreat for your next family glamping break, then Hadspen Glamping ticks all the boxes. Just 10 minutes from the famous Glastonbury Festival site and two minutes from The Newt spa hotel, this trio of safari tents have been designed with eco energy in mind. All come with stylish interiors, comfy beds, en-suite rainfall showers. Locally sourced food hampers, from scrummy breakfasts to barbecues, can be added. Horsecombe Lodge has a quirky outdoor copper bath (pictured), while Lime Kiln has the added luxury of a wood-fired hot tub. The owners encourage you to go ‘car free’ here and hire bikes to explore the local area.
Price from £140 a night
At Birdholme Glamping you’ll find five beautiful safari tents surrounding a pond amongst 15 acres of gorgeous woodland. More luxury lodge than glamping stay, each comes with underfloor heating, wood-burning stoves, en-suite shower rooms, covered hot tubs on the decking and private fire pit areas with BBQs. There’s even a dishwasher here, so you won’t argue about who is doing the washing up.
Price from £165 a night
Book a stay at Birdholme Glamping here
This beautiful safari tent lodge in a Dark Sky Area in rural Mid-Wales is one of the best safari tent glamping tent breaks you can book now on ToWander UK. With breathtaking views, it’s a haven for hikers, nature lovers or those in need of a bit of peace and quiet and some country air in their lungs. Set on a 300-acre farm, the lodge has cosy interiors, sun loungers, a hot tub on the decking and an ‘explore’ trunk, complete with binoculars and all manner of things you need for a day of adventuring. The owners like to welcome guests with a hamper of local Welsh goodies too.
Price from £175 a night
Book Stellar Safari Lodge here
Whilst not technically a safari tent, this adults-only retreat, enviably located by the North Devon coastline and Exmoor National Park, takes glamping to the whole new level with a stay in one of their tipi tents, crafted by the same company behind Glastonbury Festival’s famous tipi field. HARTA Retreat is home to four bespoke tipis that are more like a boutique hotel in design. Think king-sized beds with organic linens, cosy log burners, freestanding baths and underfloor heating. Open year-round.
Price from £125 a night
Large group accommodation doesn’t come quirkier than a stay in The Chilterns View Safari Tent, which can sleep up to 10 guests. Just an hour from London in the heart of Oxfordshire, this rural hideaway is the perfect place for exploring the picturesque Chiltern Hills. Spend days exploring woodland walks or scenic cycling trails. Back at ‘camp’, cook up a feast in the pizza oven, BBQ or fully equipped kitchen before relaxing in the bubbling hot tub. Stays can be made extra special by booking activities such as clay pigeon shooting or treatments, including reflexology and Indian head massage.
Price from £600 a night
Book The Chilterns View Safari Tents here
Take a walk on the wild side with a stay at The Safari Tent at Pennard Hill Farm, which overlooks the Glastonbury Festival site. Perfectly perched to enjoy striking views of the Mendip Hills, this secluded safari tent sleeps six and is the ultimate luxury glamping experience. With a beautiful bathroom, two bedrooms, kitchen, luxurious lounge and a decking with a view if we ever saw one, you might just want to stay here and do nothing. Kids will love building dens in the woods, bug hunting and meeting the animals on the farm. There is even a swimming pool on site to use.
Price from £230 a night
This award-winning stay near the scenic Cardigan Bay is made for family adventures and making memories. Enjoy days out exploring, long walks on the beach, dips in the sea and camp fires before bedding down in your luxury safari tent. Cleverly arranged, each lodge has a ground-floor king-size master bedroom, quirky bunk bed and cute cubby-hole cabin bed kids will love. Outside there are fire pits, BBQs and freshwater hot tubs.
Price from £125 a night
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Put the glam in glamping with a magical stay at the The Nest Glamping. Packed with high-end features, including outdoor bathtubs, log burners, king-sized beds and fully equipped kitchens, these luxury safari tents nestled in the Lincolnshire countryside are the stuff dreams are made of. Perfect for the whole family, these unique timber and canvas tents are more like lakeside lodge.
Price from £180 a night