Glamping gives you outdoor living in style

IF YOU are like me and prefer comfort over roughing it in nature, glamping is for you. Defined as glamorous camping, it offers the opportunity to embrace the beauty of nature and still enjoy the luxury of comfort living.

When you are on a glamping trip, you do not have to pitch a tent, sleep in a sleeping bag or light a fire.

The trend started in the last decade, when travel brands capitalised on people’s need to experience the benefits of camping without having to compromise their comfort.

After seeing the trend in the UK, where glamping is a hit, South Africans are now getting into it.

The founder of Littlegig, Georgia Black, will incorporate glamping in their festival this Saturday and Sunday.

Among the glamping varieties at the festival are a bell tent at R9 000 that sleeps two.

A single occupancy costs R7 000. This includes festival tickets and all food and drink. It features a double bed, comfortable mattress, 100% cotton linen, bedside table with solar lamps, carpets and chairs.

A safari tent for two costs R6 300. This is equipped with foam mattresses, pillows, towels and lights. A private loo costs an additional R1 500.

“Glamping is basically high-end camping,” said Black. “There are wide definitions to it – some glamping tents can be just mattress and linen while others include private bathrooms, lights and charging spots.

“European festivals are leading the way when it comes to glamping as they incorporate the trend at their events.

“People want to be in the outdoors, but don’t want to leave their luxury at home behind.”

She said glamping was definitely something travellers should watch for.

“There are lots of companies who arrange glamping getaways all over the country,” she said.

Glamping.com inspires people to experience this new form of travel with a glimpse of some of the finest glamping destinations the world has to offer.