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Texas Safari Camp

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· Kaufman, Kaufman, Texas

31 acres hosted by Randall O.

1 lodging site · 40 tent sites

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Welcome to Texas Safari Camp Escape the stresses of city living on this heavily wooded 31 acre pristine wildlife habitat. Relax your body, refresh your mind, heart and spirit. Only one hour east of Dallas but it feels like another world. This piece of east Texas paradise is 20 minutes from Buc-ee's, restaurants, grocery stores and about 25 minutes from Canton First Monday. We offer a much more personal experience than any State Park. Your host is Randall Oliver, a woodworking artist whose energy, creative vision and love of the outdoors have transformed this property into the jewel that it is. He has been organizing group campouts for 30 years and enjoys hosting, bringing people together and inspiring a passion for the outdoors. Everyone is sincerely welcomed regardless of race, religion, color, creed or sexual orientation. Randall enjoys sitting around the campfire with his guests, sharing stories, laughter and good will. He can teach your kids how to build a campfire and paddle a kayak. This property is his back yard and the people who camp here are treated like family. At the end of a one lane rock road- this is a very secluded, QUIET and safe property. It is perfect for tent campers (sorry no RV's) with abundant clean, flat tent sites. It's positive vibe attracts good people (including a lot of first time campers) and is more peaceful and relaxing than most state parks. It is next to a 950 acre wildlife park. The Texas Zoofari Park has 900 exotic animals, many can be seen from the road (or you can pay to drive through). This can make for some interesting wildlife noises while sitting around a campfire. While it adjoins the wildlife park on two sides, Texas Safari Camp is in no way affiliated with Texas Zoofari Park. This is an environmentally important property. This is part of the largest virgin, old-growth forest in Kaufman county. The only clearing has been done around the ponds. No hunting is allowed. It has never been in ag use and all of the native brush and cover has been left to benefit the wildlife. Imagine two ponds in the middle of a forest. Enjoy swimming and kayaking in the clear water front pond. Kayaks and paddleboards are available on request. Both ponds are stocked with bass, cat, crappie and bluegill. You can hike the jungle trail back to a peaceful, secluded seating and hammock area we call Heaven. There is plenty of room for camping around the front pond and four established communal fire pits. You can camp on the front berm for an elevated view of the property. The back pond has two camping areas with firepits. Deep in the jungle, it offers a higher degree of seclusion but it is farther from the parking areas and outhouses. There are no preassigned campsites- it is first come first serve. Camping is $22 per person per night. Kids 12 and under are $12.00 per kid per night. Day visits are $12 each for kids and adults, payable in cash upon arrival. Friendly, non barking and leashed dogs are allowed for free. Most people camp around the front pond but you can camp anywhere. Campfires are restricted to the existing fire rings. There is a rustic outhouse with a modern, ventilated composting toilet and sink and a hummingbird window touch of class. Water and electricity is available behind my home as well as an open air cold water shower. The hand crafted Hummingbird Treehouse has leaded glass windows, screened operable windows and a loft sleeping area with an operable porthole window. It overlooks the front pond and features a full size bed, lights and outdoor tables and chairs. Bring your own sleeping bags to enjoy this comfortable and classy alternative to tent camping. It rents for $80 per night for two people. No food, smoking or pets are allowed in the tree house. Texas Safari Camp Rules There are no specific site reservations so it’s first come, first served. Tent camping only- no vehicles allowed on the property. Off road wagons are provided for hauling your gear back to camp. Front pond camping areas are 30-100 yards from the two parking areas. Wagons must be returned to parking area after being unloaded. Careful, humane catch and release fishing only in the two ponds and only single, barbless hooks are allowed. There is some split firewood and you can gather and burn sticks off the ground. Bring your own firewood is case we are running low. No chainsaws, no cutting, carving or harvesting wood from trees. All garbage (including food scraps) must be packed out. No burning of garbage. Parents of non swimming children must provide a personal flotation device (PFD / life jacket) and personally supervise their swimming. No sun block or insect repellent can be used by swimmers. All forms of hunting, guns, bow and arrows, bb guns, slingshots and weapons of any kind are forbidden. No electronic music is allowed (without ear buds), acoustic music is allowed but there is a 10pm to 8am curfew for noise. Campers must be respectful of the property and other campers. Auto alarms must be disabled. Loud, vulgar and drunken behavior, fireworks, generators or anything that disrupts the peace and tranquility of the property is forbidden. Property has minimal cellular service.

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31 ratings · 29 reviews

A V.recommends

May 6, 2024

Hummingbird Treehouse

Dream Camping for a Rainy Day

First time on the site and what a wonderful experience. Let me start off by saying that there was a torrential downpour overnight and to be fortunate enough to have a roof for the night with a powered fan and lit paths to and from the bathroom was more than we could ask for. Stayed dry and cool all night and got to enjoy several activities the next day like kayaking and fishing(no barb hook catch and release). The property keeper Randall was such a gracious host and I’ll plan ahead to make the pot luck(real food only-no store bought pre-mades). Can’t thank Randall enough for being so kind and accommodating…from the bathroom to the clean bathroom with so much attention to detail… What a great opportunity to meet new people and hopefully not the last time I’ll be stopping by this incredible spot!

Katie K.recommends

May 6, 2024

Texas Safari Camp

Just go!

Rand's place was a campers dream but what stands out is the host with the most. Rand went WAY above and beyond to make sure I had the best time. Don't miss out on the Saturday pot luck. All the love and good vibes you can stand!

Angela D.recommends

May 5, 2024

Texas Safari Camp

Mother nature made a stormy visit

This was my 3rd time tent camping at Rand's property. I really enjoy the natural wooded surroundings as well as the wonderful large pond. Randall is an excellent host. Great conversations around the group camp fire on Saturday evening. An unexpected thunderstorm hit around midnight and lasted until Sunday morning. My tent held up great under the torrential downpour but a couple of other camper's tents didn't fare so well. Wet weather aside, it was an enjoyable weekend. I definitely recommend this location to anyone who enjoys being surrounded by nature.

Cheree S.recommends

April 28, 2024

Hummingbird Treehouse

Incredible place

I loved the property and treehouse! I will come back again!

Etai M.recommends

April 20, 2024

Texas Safari Camp

Amazing Camping

Amazing site, loved the nature and hospitable land that was available. The host Randall was super helpful with anything we needed and I definitely recommend checking this place out at least once!

Elana S.recommends

April 15, 2024

Hummingbird Treehouse

Enchanting Escape

Both the property & the host are absolutely enchanting! You will not regret booking here ^_^ Thank you again, Mr. Randall, for helping make our eclipse honeymoon unforgettable 🖤

Location

Kaufman, Kaufman, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Wichita, Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), and Tawakoni First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Randall O.Joined in January 2024

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