Star beds offer one of the most romantic and humbling experiences in all of travel: a night under open sky, with only a mosquito net and the soundtrack of the wild to surround you. Found in places like the Laikipia Plateau or private reserves in Zambia and Botswana, these elevated beds are built in scenic, secure spots far from any light pollution.
As night falls, you watch constellations emerge—bright, vast, and impossibly clear. It’s a masterclass in perspective. Often, you’ll drift to sleep to the sounds of distant lions, nightjars, or the rustle of elephant grass. And come morning, you’ll wake with the sunrise in your face and the wild all around you.
Star beds are a gift: a chance to unplug completely, feel the immensity of nature, and fall asleep in the heart of it.