Haven Safari Hammock Tent

What We Think

For campers who have given up on ever sleeping well in a hammock, the Haven Safari Hammock Tent exists to change your mind.

This is a lay-flat hammock system, meaning you sleep horizontally like you would on a mattress, not curved like a banana.

It scored a 8.3 overall, earning that mark through genuinely innovative design and premium materials, though the weight and price put it firmly in car-camping territory.

Features & Extras

The Safari's standout is its complete kit approach: you get the hammock, rainfly, bug net, and a thick insulated pad with a suede-like coating that provides both warmth and stability.

Owners consistently praise the true lay-flat sleep position, with back and side sleepers specifically calling out how different this feels from traditional gathered-end hammocks.

The dual-entry design with two doors makes getting in and out easier than most hammock systems, and the whole rig can convert to a ground bivy when trees aren't available.

That versatility earned it a 9.0 in Features & Extras.

Quality & Durability

Haven built this tent for hunters and car campers who need gear that survives rough use, not ultralight thru-hikers counting grams.

The 300D polyester canvas rainfly is substantially heavier than typical tent fabrics, but it's also far more abrasion-resistant and blocks light effectively for sleeping in.

The 210T polyester floor handles ground-bivy duty without complaint.

Quality & Durability scored a 8.5, backed by a lifetime warranty.

Weather Resistance

The 4,000mm hydrostatic head rating on the rainfly is serious waterproofing, well above what most backpacking tents offer.

Owners report staying dry in sustained rain, and the elevated sleeping position keeps you off wet ground entirely.

Weather Resistance earned a 8.0, with the main limitation being the lack of vestibule space for stashing wet gear.

Value for Money

At $440, this is a significant investment for a one-person shelter, and Value for Money reflects that at 7.0.

The Haven Tent Lay Flat Hammock Tent delivers the same lay-flat sleeping experience at $344 and nearly five pounds lighter, making it the better choice if you're willing to add your own insulation.

For weight-conscious buyers, the Kammock Mantis Ultralight at $320 and 2.2 pounds is actually packable for backpacking, though it uses a traditional curved hammock design.

Ease of Use

The 15-minute setup time is longer than a simple tarp-and-hammock rig, but owners report it becomes intuitive after a few pitches.

You need two trees spaced appropriately, which is the eternal hammock limitation.

Ease of Use scored a 8.0.

Space & Comfort

The 16.7 square feet of floor area and 48-inch peak height are generous for a solo hammock system.

Here's the genuine weakness: at 12.4 pounds, this tent is far too heavy for backpacking despite being categorized that way.

A recurring theme in owner feedback is that this is strictly a car-camping or base-camp shelter.

Space & Comfort scored a 8.0.

User Reviews

Owner satisfaction is exceptionally high, with User Reviews scoring a 9.6.

The most common praise centers on the lay-flat design finally delivering comfortable hammock sleep, particularly for people who had written off hammock camping entirely.

Limited storage without a vestibule is the most frequent criticism.

Who It's For

The Safari Hammock Tent is built for car campers, hunters, and base-camp setups where weight is irrelevant but sleep quality is everything.

If you've always wanted to try hammock camping but can't sleep in a curved position, this is your entry point.

If you want the lay-flat experience with less weight and a lower price, check out the standard Haven Tent Lay Flat Hammock Tent.

The Bottom Line

The Haven Safari Hammock Tent scored a 8.3 by solving hammock camping's oldest problem: the banana-shaped sleep position that sends most people back to ground tents.

It's heavy, it's not cheap, and it requires trees.

But for car campers who want genuinely restorative sleep off the ground, this is the most comfortable single-person shelter we've seen.