Top 3 luxury African star beds

When staying in Africas luxury safari camps and lodges you will experience some of the most comfortable and relaxing beds you have ever slept in. Theyre often huge with soft Egyptian cotton, downy pillows and warm cosy duvets. Many of them are romantic antique four poster beds with mosquito nets tied neatly around them. Many of them also face the sunrise which is a magical way to wake up in Africa. Despite all of this luxury and comfort the African bed which will have the biggest impact on you by far, is the Star Bed.

The Star Bed has taken off in Africa and were not surprised they are usually located far out in the wilderness and one can either walk or drive there. Small treehouses, platforms or chalets have been built raised high above the surrounding bush with fantastic views as far as the eye can see of pristine African wilderness. You will be dropped there with a radio and candlelit dinner and will spend an impossibly romantic night under the African stars in a comfy four poster bed complete with mosquito net.

You will enjoy twinkling stars and the noises of the bush all around you, whilst feeling completely safe in your high treehouse, which is unreachable by anything other than a human.

Loisaba

One of our favourite starbeds is at Loisaba, a vast and wild reserve in Northern Kenya. These are decorated with bright red Masai shukas and feel natural and authentic. Never has a night been so romantic.

Ol Donyo

When you stay at luxury lodge Ol Donyo in Southern Kenya you will be lucky enough to have a rooftop terrace which can be set up with a luxurious four poster and mosquito net any night you like. The views from the Ol Donyo rooms are stunning anyway, let alone when you are elevated high above the bush. Wake up to crystal clear views of Kilimanjaro.

Lion Sands Treehouses

Last but not least a mention has to go out to the Lion Sands Treehouses which are ultra luxurious and provide a night out in the wild for those staying in any of the Lion Sands properties in the Kruger or Sabi Sands. Nights out in starbeds are magical and memorable and really make your safari.

Rose Hipwood is Managing Director ofThe Luxury Safari Company.