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YOU ARE SLEEPING IN: Authentic safari camps
nestled under magnificent and thick groves of
mahogany trees. Located in the remote Nsefu
section of South Luangwa National park, Tena
Tena provides extraordinary experiences for all
their visiting guests. Walking safaris, game
drives, cultural village tours, visitations to local
market and tribal textiles are all part of the
travel journey. The camp runs on solar power
with a backup generator for cloudy days, and tap
water runs from a borehole that is safe for
drinking. Concerned travellers can put their
minds to ease knowing that these eco-friendly
factors are put into place.

WHAT ARE THE ADDITIONAL DRAWS? The
camp is not opened all year round due to
seasonal issues, thus, exclusivity is key. Although
it takes slightly more than an hour to get to the
campsite from Mfuwe Airport, colourful village

YOU ARE SLEEPING IN: Canopied pavilions

atop rust-red dunes. The modern and discerning

traveller will enjoy the custom-made furniture

from contemporary Australian designers

offering stylish lounging; bespoke ‘Baillie Bed’

dressed in organic linens and opulent throws

that hold centre stage. Glass doors open up to a

timeless landscape and a spacious balcony

complete with day bed and fireplace is the

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perfect idling area while on vacation. Each ‘tent’

is named after an explorer or pioneer who has

contributed to local indigenous artworks that

provides a stark contrast to the pioneering past.

Being based in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

also means exceptional complimentary tour

programmes, personal encounter with the Red

Centre’s iconic natural attractions and intimate

sharing session with fellow guests.

WHAT ARE THE ADDITIONAL DRAWS?

Longitute is able to create a fully customised

special interest itinerary for those who seek

something more. Head on an amazing

helicopter flight over Uluru or Kata Tjuta to fully

appreciate the scale and grandeur of the

spectacular region or take an exhilarating

Harley Davidson motorcycle tour around the

base of Uluru. One may also meander through

the rich red sand dunes atop a camel to watch

the awe inspiring backdrop of Uluru at different

times of the day.

RATE: US$2,035++ per person per night

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life and game viewing opportunities are aplenty.

There are also a couple of restrictions such as the

allowance of soft travel bags only, due to aircraft

and other land transport regulations, so ditch

those luxury suitcases and go on a genuine

backpacking trip while exploring the safari

plains.

RATE: US$630++ per person per night

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