BelgiumJuly 28, 2019, by Maartje

Sleeping in safari roof tents at pop-up camping Dobbelhuizen

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Belgium, July 28, 2019, by Maartje

Sleeping in safari roof tents at pop-up camping Dobbelhuizen

A good reason to revisit this - if we may say so ourselves - top list: The ultimate summer moment is closer than you think with these campsites nearby: the growing Barts Booklet (summer) camping list

pop-up camping Dobbelhuizen, Bonheiden (Belgium)

pop-up camping Dobbelhuizen, Bonheiden (Belgium)

In the 'old days' we used to go 'normally' camping; take a tent, fill a thermos and go (those who had money did the same in a camper or caravan), nowadays we drag streamers and balloons to the campsite, blankets and pillows too (oh, actually the entire inventory), we strum a bit on the guitar (but in such a way that everyone can see it) for the kids (really, everything for the kids) and we would rather sleep on a real bed on a wooden floor than fish pine cones out of the crack of our buttocks. Yes. We do too. So why not just go to a hotel? Have you ever sat down on a folding chair with a beer next to a hotel? People look at you really strangely. And so we, and not only we, sometimes want to go to a campsite. Like this one in Bonheiden, Belgium, near Mechelen (nice city!). Two safari tents were put up here. We mean that literally: the safari tents here are on legs. High above the sky.

The idea is simple: you stay in the countryside in a green meadow. Back to nature but with a bit of luxury - after all, it is 2019 and you are familiar with Bart's Booklet and our tips (we don't like suffering). There are 2 roof tents, the first is 1,4 m wide and 2 m long and stands 2 meters above the ground on a platform. You get into the tent by climbing the sturdy stairs. Sturdy, because it only carries adults. Kids are allowed in the second roof tent that is 1,2 m wide and 2,4 m long and stands on a luggage cart. Still exciting but a little less exciting. Both tents are equipped with a good mattress (mattress protector and sheets - everything is made up when you arrive so there is no need to drag anything). There is also a toilet, as well as drinking water, an outdoor shower, a fridge and a convection oven. Although you can also bake your pizzas in a wood-fired oven. There is also a barbecue, as well as a Nespressa machine (just bring your own cups).

The city of Mechelen is 10 minutes away, Leuven 20 minutes and Brussels is 30 minutes away,

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