How to Set Up A Campsite on your African Safari

Camping is one the must-do adventures in Africa and the world as a whole. For those who have done it before, camping is the best way to experience wilderness in its natural state. The experience is the best way to enjoy home outside the home by sleeping outdoors in the wilderness. Camping is mostly done in savannah national parks and on top of mountains all over the world. Whether you are traveling alone or with a group of friends, camping guarantees you fun and good times. Much as setting a campsite can be complex and difficult especially for the first time travelers. Gorilla Trek Africa offers you tips on how to set up a camping area to ensure an efficient, clean and comfortable stay at affordable rates. Find the full list of basic tips to help you create an ideal home outside home.

• Select your site
Choosing the right site is the first step to consider when setting up a campsite. Ensure the site you choose to build a camp is safe without posing any threat. Avoid setting your camp under tall trees, which can drop leaves and fruits in the course of the night, which is scary. Also, avoid setting a camp in a lowland area or anywhere adjacent to the river and lakes, which stand high chances of draining. More still, avoid camping on top of bare hills, which stand high risks of lightning. Also, avoid a site hit by direct winds. Also, make sure your campsite is near a water source to void walking for miles in search of water. Your site should also be relatively flat for your comfort. In other words, avoid mountain slopes and drainage areas.

• Separate sleeping and eating areas
Endeavor to s put some distance between your eating and sleeping areas. This keeps wild animals away from your tent hence your safety. The food leftovers attract wild animals some of which are so dangerous.

• Establish a fire place
Campfire is one thing you camp miss out on your camping safari wherever. Whether is rainy or dry season, a campfire
is a must-have if your stay in the wilderness is to be enjoyable. A fireplace is the source of warmth in the cold nights as well as a relaxing area for getting together. However, you are reminded to set campfires some distance from the tent to avoid fire sparkles which can blow to the flammable surface. When going to sleep, blow off the fire “never leave fire lighting”. Mind about the wind directions when setting a campfire. Some of the basic camp fie safety tips include:
1. Set 15-foot radius around the fire
2. Consider the directions of the wind
3. Do not overbuild the fire
4. Have some fire extinguisher essentials

• Be close to people
Much as camping is about sleeping alone in the wilderness away from people, campers are reminded to set their camps not very far from the reach of other people. Setting a campsite near the market ad other facilities like lodges help you keep in touch with people hence accessing all the necessary help in case of need.

• Disposal set up
Even before setting up your camp, endeavor to establish a bathroom, toilet and dust bi for trash. These should be some 200 feet from the tent. Toilets and washrooms should be enclosed for privacy. A trash area helps to keep the area clean

In general, camping is the best way to experience and enjoy wilderness to its fullness. Book a camping safari today, stay in a home outside home and enjoy the wilderness with Gorilla Trek Africa.