For travellers with their own tent, these three campsites offer the lowest-cost way to genuinely stay inside or immediately adjacent to the park, rather than commuting in each day.
Red Chilli Campsite — Inside the park at Paraa, 500m from the ferry. The most central, activity-close option.
Boomu Community Campsite — Near the southern gate, community-run, with the same cooking and craft activities as the Boomu bandas.
Shoebill Campsite — Southern park, 2 minutes from Nile Safari Lodge, with full access to that lodge's pool, bar, and restaurant — unusual amenity access for a camping price point.
None of these sites rent tents as standard — bring your own gear, though self-catering and on-site dining are both available at each. Check current policy directly, as this can change seasonally.
