FAQs - General Questions
Polycotton Canvas Manufactured by TenCate
FSC Certified wooden pressure treated soft wood Force 11 rated 70mph, Steel brackets, rachets & lashing straps.
Kiln dried sawn treated timber decking boards on the veranda
1 Year manufacturing Warranty and advise 7+ years looking great
Mounted on Steel brackets attached to the side of the deck
KA46 which come as standard. TenCate Polycotton 50% polyester/50% cotton, fire resistant, water & dirt repellent, 45cm water column. Breathable, moisture regulation of the cotton combined with the strength and durability of polyester makes the KA46 a popular choice.
Option to upgrade to CAMPSHIELD which is fully British standard fire, rot & waterproof. This can understandably extend the order time as it is specially made. TenCate Campshield is flame retardant and provides extra safety, meets requirements for all glamping, scouting, festivals & international organizations.
PVC
Standard most popular is Camel, it is also available in a range of other colours for a small surcharge of around 10% more.
Around a meter square. The structural stakes that support the raised floor frame don’t impact life below the tent i.e., wildlife friendly, environmentally friendly with minimal impact on the environment and minimal contact with the ground as the structure sits above, no guy ropes.
The canvas is protected by the PVC roof which is around 1 meter overhang at the rear and sides & 2 meters at the front so protects from the elements.
Yes, depending on type of land, change of use may be required, we recommend speaking to your local planning department. We can assist with the provision of structural specifications to aid with your planning if required.
Yes, we offer professionally fitted wood fired stoves, you can also install underfloor heating.
Yes, they are intended to be used all year round.
Usually, we expect ROI over a maximum of 1.5 seasons based on full capacity
We offer full interior packages from tables to free standing baths to wood fired exterior saunas to suit your needs. However, they are available completely empty if you would prefer to furnish the lodges yourselves.
Inner canvas walls or wooden wall packs are available to suit your requirements.
We have a specialist team who will install the safari tent for you, or you can choose to self-build with the option of purchasing our technical support package
This really depends on your choice of Safari tent and how glamourous you would like the interior
Depending on the specification, weather and location 2-5 days
The base is mounted on legs so they can be built on nearly any type of surface, most popular surfaces are fields and hard standing
External doors and windows are material either mesh or plastic, rollup or zips. Additional options are to have external bifold doors. Internal sliding doors can be created with the additional wall packs, or canvas zip doors. All tents have fire exits via a special Velcro fire escape window.
this will depend on the chosen internal layout, from a couple to a family of 8
Yes, a variety of options are available.
Call, email, visit us or we will visit you, and we will arrange the rest.
8-12 weeks for a standard fit
We recommend our 6 monthly maintenance packages, so we do it all for you, the tents are designed as a permanent structure. However, we do provide a maintenance and care manual with every lodge.
We provide professional on-site guidance with the most suitable locations for your Safari Tent, taking into consideration for example prevailing winds, ground surface, gradient, water table and tree surround.
Yes, we can offer an additional elevation package, this will include additional railings and steps.
Specialist transport only of your Safari Tent to your chosen site, it is the client’s responsibility to offload the lorry & store until installation, delivery updates are provided by us throughout the process.
We require 50% Deposit on confirmation of order, 40% 7 days before delivery, 10% on completion or if self-install 10% on delivery. There are companies that offer finance, and an example can be found on our website.