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Texas Safari Camp

Hosted by Randall · Kaufman, Texas

41 sites · Tent, Lodging · 31 acres

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Welcome to Texas Safari Camp Come escape to a heavily wooded 31 acre pristine wildlife habitat. Only one hour east of Dallas but it feels like another world. At the end of a one lane rock road- this is a very secluded property. It is perfect for tent camping groups and individuals, has a very positive vibe and is more peaceful than most state parks. It adjoins a 950 acre wildlife park with 1200 exotic animals. Many can be seen from the road or you can pay to drive through and feed the animals. Your host is Randall Oliver. He has been organizing group campouts for years and enjoys hosting, bringing people together and inspiring a love of nature, camping and paddling. Everyone is welcome and campers are treated like family. He can teach your kids to kayak and build a camp fire. You can fish for largemouth bass, cat, crappy and bluegill in the two ponds and swim, paddle kayaks and paddle boards, hike the jungle trail and socialize around the campfires. There are no designated campsites. You can camp anywhere except between the green building and the front pond. No vehicles are allowed back on the property. Off road wagons are provided to help haul your gear. Front pond camping areas are 30-100 yards from parking area. The rear pond is more secluded but farther from the parking and outhouse. There are four fire pits around the front pond and one next to the rear pond. The tiny handcrafted Hummingbird Tree House is perched on an elevated deck overlooking the front pond. and features a queen bed, a bed in the loft for two small kids, electricity, lights, fan, hummingbird stained glass windows, screened operable windows and a screened, operable porthole window in the kids loft. The deck has lights, tables and chairs and outdoor table and chairs and a thatch covered umbrella. There is no heat or AC in the tree house. You must bring your own sleeping bags, blankets and pillows. No food, smoking or pets allowed in the tree house. There is a rustic outhouse with a modern composting toilet, sink, faucet, lights, soap, etc. and a nearby cold water outdoor shower (no privacy), sink, counter and faucet. Use of firepit and grill, kayaks and paddleboards, rod & reels, hammocks, swinging chair and tire swing is included. Firewood can be purchased $1 per stick

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The Texas Safari Camp is the perfect getaway for relaxation, adventure & wildlife viewing. This wooded & secluded 31 acre camping & tree house retreat is less than an hour east of Dallas but it feels like another world. A mile and a half down at the end of a one lane road and surrounded by an exotic wildlife habitat and virgin forests, it is quieter than most state parks. Incredibly secluded and only 20 minutes from groceries, restaurants, Buc-ee's and 30 minutes from Canton First Monday. Imagine two pristine ponds in the middle of peaceful forest. There is a charming Hummingbird Tree House on an elevated deck overlooking the front pond. Visitors can choose from many wonderful (undesignated) tent camping spots, many that are waterfront or water view. This property adjoins the Texas Zoofari Park on two sides. This 900 acre drive through park with 1200 exotic animals makes for an amazing experience, submerging you in the sights and sounds of nature. The seclusion, the forest, the ponds, the tree house and the amazing animals next door combine to make the Texas Safari Camp one of the most unique North Texas destinations for nature loving groups & individuals. Kid and family friendly, visitors can enjoy hours of water fun, swimming and fishing and paddling kayaks & paddleboards in the front pond. There are hammocks, swinging chair and a tire swing for the kids. Fish the back pond or hike the serene trail through the forest. Ponds are stocked with cat, bass, crappie and bluegill. Relax and socialize around the numerous fire pits with an endless supply of firewood. There is an adorable rustic outhouse, handcrafted from reclaimed materials. It has a ventilated, composting toilet, sink and faucet, lights, soap, towels and a hummingbird window touch of class. Visitors have nearby access to water, electricity, a cold water outdoor shower (no privacy), a sink, faucet and counter.

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Treehouse · Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet

This is the perfect getaway for relaxation, adventure & wildlife viewing- a wooded and secluded 31 acre camping & tree house retreat that is less than an hour from Dallas. 1 ½ miles down at the end of a one lane road and surrounded by the Texas Zoofari Exotic Wildlife Park and dense forests- this is one of the most peaceful camping spots you will ever find. Enjoy a magical weekend in the charming Hummingbird Tree House. Imagine two pristine ponds in the middle of peaceful forest. Perched on an elevated deck overlooking the front pond this tiny, handcrafted cabin can comfortably sleep two adults in a queen bed and two small kids in the loft. It has leaded glass hummingbird windows, screened operable windows, electricity, lights and a fan and an operable porthole window in the kid’s loft. There is no heat or AC. With lights, tables, chairs and a thatch covered umbrella on the deck, this is cozy and romantic alternative to tent camping. Kid and family friendly, visitors can enjoy hours of water fun, swimming and fishing and paddling kayaks & paddleboards in the front pond. There are hammocks, swinging chair and a tire swing for the kids. Fish the back pond or hike the serene trail through the forest. Ponds are stocked with cat, bass, crappie and bluegill. Relax and socialize around the numerous fire pits with an endless supply of firewood. There is an adorable rustic outhouse, handcrafted from reclaimed materials. It has a ventilated, composting toilet, sink and faucet, lights, soap, towels and a hummingbird window touch of class. Visitors have nearby access to water, electricity, a cold water outdoor shower (no privacy), a sink, faucet and counter. The seclusion, the virgin forest, the scenic ponds, the boats, the jungle trail, the adorable tree house and the 1200 exotic animals next door combine to make the Texas Safari Camp one of the most unique and memorable destinations for outdoor loving folks in Texas.

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This was one of our best camping trips! My 7 year old grandson loved it. I felt safe about allowing him to be independent. The sites are beautiful. We stayed in the Tree House which was very quant and comfortable. Viewing the night sky from the deck was incredible. Rand is an amazing host! He is very friendly and informative. We would definitely do this again. My grandson said he can’t wait to bring his parents.

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