CHIEFS CAMP - Luxury Mobile
Camp
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Chiefs
Tented Camp is a fully inclusive mobile “safari”
styled canvas Tented Camp which can accommodate up to 120 delegates.
Authentic
images of Africa provide the backdrop to what is arguably one
of the finest Group and Incentive experiences in Southern Africa.
Nights under canvas, a warm log fire and the sounds of the African
bush create memorable evenings which are complemented by sumptuous
buffet style meals. A dedicated chef and catering team are on
hand to delight our guests with some of Africa’s finest
fare.
Twenty years of experience throughout Southern Africa provides
the foundation for Chiefs Tented Camp allowing guests to now
access some truly spectacular destinations throughout the region.
Imagine this: the sun sets on the horizon, fires are blazing
and you recline in the comfort of your own private Tented Camp.
Where would you want to be? In the Namib desert, the Okavango
swamps, on an island in the mighty Zambezi, in the expansive
plains of the Masai Mara or Serengeti? The sky is the limit
in a camp of a thousand stars…
Large
3m x 3m dome tents allow our guests to rest in comfort and luxury
while hot water showers from 35 litre canvas buckets with brass
taps exhilarate and refresh you.
The communal area consists of the Dining and Bar tents which
are situated in the hub of the Tented Camp; however it’s
the fire place which attracts the most attention, both day and
night.
Chiefs
Tented Camp is renowned for its tasty and wholesome food, its
soft duvets and hot water bottles and its campfire ambience.
It is famous for its unique approach to keeping things simple
and practical. But the most defining characteristic of Chiefs
Tented Camp, is the experience itself. Whether you are situated
in the Namib Desert, on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River,
in the wilderness area of the Pilanesburg or Kruger Parks, along
the West Coast or in the World Heritage wetland site of St.
Lucia, one thing is guaranteed: you will more than likely never
experience this again!
Dim the lights, roll up your window flaps, and allow a symphony
of night sounds to be carried through your tent as you reflect
on a day filled with exhilarating experiences.
The
backdrop to Chiefs Luxury Tented Camp is for you to decide,
from crashing waves along the Indian Ocean to safaris in remote
bush locations. And from the desert dunes of Namibia to the
indigo waters of Mozambique.
The
camp is able to accommodate a maximum of 140 guests in 70 dome
tents, each tent with its own 'en-suite' shower and chemical
flush toilet.
Within the modest space confines of the tent, the beds can either
be parted in a typical sharing configuration or simply moved
together to accommodate couples.
Sublime
meals in the remotest of locations may seem impossible, but
at Chiefs we have navigated treacherous mountain passes, and
travelled vast distances to bring our guests the freshest ingredients
used by our chefs to create culinary delights.
From a casual barbeque under a star studded sky around a raging
fire to a more elegant setting under canvass, each occasion
will delight you with an array of pan African dishes.
ABULITIONS & SAFETY
The ablution facilities are hygienic and private. The executive
mobile toilet units have a modern, hygienic and sparkling clean
appearance. Sanitised, flushable cubicles complete with large
mirror, night light, liquid soap, toilet roll and paper towel
dispensers are the mobile sanitation solution of choice for
Chiefs Tented Camp.
Large,
private, spacious and fully decked wooden floors make showering
one of the most exhilarating experiences whether it be early
morning or late at night under the stars.
Each private cubicle is constructed of gum pole, steel frame
and canvas and is fed by a hot water system into canvas shower
buckets complete with brass taps.
Hand basins, additional towels, clothes hooks, mirrors, decorative
batiks, wooden trunks, lanterns and canvas chairs complete the
furnishings with “green eco-friendly” bio-degradable
soaps and shampoos are used.
A
retractable canvas roof is attached to the overhead gum pole
structure which is only used in rainy conditions thereby allowing
for maximum enjoyment under the skies and stars whilst retaining
absolute individual privacy.
Each unit is fully serviced after every use and guests will
find the experience very pleasing indeed. It is often regarded
as the ultimate shower experience!
Probably the most unusual experience however is the careful
positioning of the Ball and Claw baths which can be used as
unique extras for VIP tents or for open booking amongst the
guests. Bathing in the open bush promises to be an unforgettable
experience!
Surrounding
the camp is a 1.5m high, 8500 volt electric fence which provides
a good deterrent for wild animals. Furthermore, armed game rangers
reside in the camp for the duration of the stay.
DINING AND BAR
A camp with no pretences is best exemplified by the communal
area of which the large fire area is central to Chiefs Tented
Camp and also the highlight of every evening.
Meals are interactive affairs either under the stars around
the fire or inside large canvas framed tents which are set in
a U shape around the fire area. Traditional South African meals
over the fire or in cast iron pots are in keeping with the simplicity
of the camp however more elaborate plated meals and décor
can be catered for by the chef and his team who are as comfortable
with “bush catering” as with presenting an elaborate
meal. Their attention to detail makes each meal an experience
to remember. Menus are created for each camp in conjunction
with our client thereby tailoring each meal time according to
the time of year, location and individual tastes.
Traditional
hot English breakfasts are served in contrast to an array of
Impala, Warthog and an assortment of succulent meat dishes in
the evening, unless the camp is located along the coastline
in which case a selection of fresh line fish, crab, lobster
and prawns are served. (Detailed Menus can be provided.)
What
would an African Tented Camp be without the customary traditional
welcome drinks, colonial Gin and Tonics and home brewed mampoer?
The Bar, which is located in one of the large framed canvas
tents, is stocked with ice and a pre-determined requirement
list as detailed by our client. Beer, Spirits, mixes and cold
drinks are all available on request along with a recommended
selection of more traditional alternatives which add to the
flavour of the camp.
LOCATIONS
True to the tradition of African Chiefs a journey with Chiefs
Tented camp allows you to explore some of the last remaining
wilderness areas of the Southern African region encompassing
South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia and Mozambique.
BUSH DINNERS
Bush dinners is one way in which we are generally able to provide
an exclusive experience designed for incentive and conference
groups, where groups require a private venue for various reasons.
Bush dinners range from a standard bush dining experience and
can be transformed into a highly elegant silver, crystal and
white linen gourmet delight.
Bush dinners are typically held in remote locations some distance
away from the lodge, and are unfenced adding an exhilarating
dimension to your evening experience. Lighting is provided in
the form of paraffin hurricane lamps and the ambience completed
with a crackling log fire around which tables are arranged.
In some cases there is a surcharge for a bush dinner, and this
would vary according to the specific requirements which may
also include electricity generators.
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