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at the moment. Soon, we’ll be meeting the others at the boma, where we can watch for the elephant coming down to drink and bathe.
What sets it apart
A family tent at Somalisa Acacia offers the perfect family escape. Our kids adored visiting the tribal village – where they got to play with the local children – and they relished the nature walks with their friends. My partner and I enjoyed our own adult walking safaris, and some time alone as a couple, and the whole family loved the private game drives to see big game.
Having a second family tent on site proved favourable; our kids had instant playmates (you’d have sworn they’d known each other since birth!) while we had extra eyes watching over our babies.
That said, extra eyes were hardly an issue, as the staff were amazing – helping us out with special meals like scrambled eggs and toast for dinner, showing the children how to bead jewellery, and even letting them help prepare traditional meals.
With its jaw-dropping views of the savannah and seasonal floodplains, and endless opportunities for close elephant encounters, Somalisa Acacia left us with a deeper awareness of animals and the environment and how we’re all connected … as well as two kids now determined to become safari guides!
ABOVE: Click to view a video of exciting waterhole action at Somalisa Acacia.
OPPOSITE: Somalisa Acacia
has just four guest tents.
PHOTOGRAPHY: AFRICAN BUSH CAMPS. VIDEOGRAPHY: GARY LOTTER