Title: Texas Safari Camp-Tent & Tree House Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Texas Safari Camp-Tent & Tree House Retreat Campground in Kaufman ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112720000/112712900/112712815/307af2c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112720000/112712900/112712815/9c67a2ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112720000/112712900/112712815/cba5534a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112720000/112712900/112712815/56c9718f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112720000/112712900/112712815/a3f10727.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Texas Safari Camp-Tent & Tree House Retreat provides everything you need. 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Texas Safari Camp-Tent & Tree House Retreat 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 amazing animals next door combine to make the Texas Safari Camp one of the most unique destinations for nature loving groups & individuals in North Texas. We offer a much more personal experience than any State Park. Your host is Randall Oliver, a woodworking artist. His energy, creative vision and love of the outdoors have transformed this property into the jewel that it is. New to Hip Camp but he has been organizing group campouts for 30 years and enjoys hosting, bringing people together and inspiring a passion for the outdoors. Randall personally welcomes everyone, regardless of race, religion, color, creed or sexual orientation. He looks forward to sitting around the campfire with his guests, sharing stories, laughter and good will and would be happy to 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. 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. Visitors can camp anywhere except between the green building and front pond. Most choose waterfront camping but there are numerous other areas with varying degrees of seclusion. Off road wagons are provided to help with hauling your gear. There is also an area for a few RV’s (no hookups) that overlooks the exotic wildlife park. While it adjoins the wildlife park on two sides, Texas Safari Camp is in no way affiliated with Texas Zoofari Park. 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. For more of a glamping experience, visitors can stay in the charming, handcrafted Hummingbird Tree House. Perched on an elevated deck overlooking the front pond, this tiny cabin can comfortably sleep two adults in a queen bed and two small kids in the loft. It has leaded glass windows, screened operable windows, electricity, lights and a fan and an operable porthole window in the kids loft. There is no heat or AC. With lights, tables, chairs and a thatch covered umbrella on the deck, this is a magical and romantic alternative to tent camping. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67670000/67662500/67662450/41a1bb81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A little piece of paradise Terrell - Pool - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 25 reviews CA $152 CA $317 total includes taxes & fees Nov 24 - Nov 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=67662450&PinnedHotelID=67662450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105755400/105755307/a5211f90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Hacienda is unique family friendly house for you next family adventure Terrell - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $487 CA $898 total includes taxes & fees Nov 22 - Nov 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=105755307&PinnedHotelID=105755307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120280000/120277500/120277443/edebb76f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Waterfront Tree House in Kaufman Kaufman 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $211 CA $251 total includes taxes & fees Nov 22 - Nov 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=120277443&PinnedHotelID=120277443&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116880000/116874300/116874226/0badd034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Skyblue Ranch, Peaceful Getaway with Pool!Pets! 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I will take your garbage to the dump for $10 CASH per bag. No burning of garbage. Firewood available for $1 CASH/stick.No burning of firewood not from this property. Gathering sticks to burn is OK.Fires in established firepits only. Acoustic music is OK.No radios w/o headphones.Quite time between 10pm and 8am.People w barking/aggressive dogs will be asked to leave and refunded. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40 Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=32.612015,-96.16398&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:elafEz_%7DiQ%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FS%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40QBQ%40S%40QBQBQBQ%40QBQDSBODQBQDQDODODSDOFODQFMDQFOFOFOHOFOFMHOHMFOHMHOHKHMJMHMJMHKJMJKJKJKJKJKJKJILIJKLILIJILILGLIJGLGNGLGLGLENELELENGLENCLENCLENANCLCNANCNANALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40P%40L%40NBN%40LBNBN%40LDNBNDLBLDNFLDNDLDLDLFNFLFLFLFJHLFLHLHJHLHJJLHJHLJJJHJJJLJHJJLHJJLHLJLHLHJHNHLHNFLHNFLFNHNFNFNFNDPFLFPDNDPDPFNBNDPDPBPBPDPBPBPBP%40PBP%40PBR%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FRAPAP%3FRAPAPAPCPAPCPARCPCPCPENCRCPENEPCPGNENERENGNGNENGPGLGPILGNGNILGNINILILILILKLILKJILKJILMJKJIJKHMJKJMHKHMJKFMJMFMHKFMFMHMFODMFMFMDODMDODMDMDODOBMBOBOBM%40OBOBM%3FQBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOCO%3FOCOCMAOCOCMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOEMGMGMEOGMIKGMGMIMGKKMGMKKIMIKKKKKIKKKKKKKMKKIMKKIMKMIMIMIMIMGOIOIMGOGOIMGQGMGQEOGOEOGOEQEQEOEQEQCOEQCQEQCQAQCQCSCQAQAQCQAQAQ%3FSAQ%3FQAS%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=REMFCj-VDP7WxOdiIIxFN_Qp1e8=) Kaufman, TX #### What's nearby - Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman - 23 min drive - 20.6 km - Tanger Outlets - 24 min drive - 27.2 km - Southwestern Christian College - 26 min drive - 29.8 km - Cedar Creek Reservoir - 34 min drive - 44.7 km - First Monday Trade Days - 36 min drive - 48.2 km #### Restaurants - ‪Bubbas Corner - ‬6 min drive - ‪Ranchhand BBQ - ‬18 min drive - ‪Crow's Catfish - ‬8 min drive - ‪Terrell Cafe - ‬20 min drive - ‪Crew Love - ‬23 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Texas Safari Camp-Tent & Tree House Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Texas Safari Camp-Tent & Tree House Retreat? > As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Texas Safari Camp-Tent & Tree House Retreat on Nov 22, 2025 start from CA $35.11, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaufman-Hotels-Texas-Safari-Camp-Family-Friendly-Tent-Sites-W-Fishing.h112712815.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Texas Safari Camp-Tent & Tree House Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### Where is Texas Safari Camp-Tent & Tree House Retreat located? > Situated in Kaufman, this campground is within 12 mi (20 km) of Tanger Outlets, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman, and No 1 British Flying Training School Museum. Terrell Heritage Museum and Southwestern Christian College are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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