Accommodation: Ruaha

Jongomero:

Jongomero is a luxury safari camp set under shady acacia trees on the banks of the Jongomero Sand River in the remote south-western sector of Ruaha. Eight large tented suites, under enormous thatched roofs encompass a spacious private veranda ensuring unmatched privacy. The comfortable dining and living offers a great vantage to take in the sights and sounds of the African bush that surrounds the Camp, as does the natural rock pool for those hot days. Open plains, tranquil river scenes and great herds of buffaloes enveloped in clouds of dust as they make their way through the acacia woodlands are visible from the lodge.


Mdonya Old River Camp:

Mdonya Old River Camp is for people looking for a genuine, off the beaten track, round-the-campfire experience. It is located in the north western part of the Ruaha National Park beside the old course of the Mdonya River and it takes around 2 hours to drive from the airstrip, which guarantees a rare privacy as few other vehicles will be seen in the area. Guests are accommodated in 11 large tents, well spaced along side the course of the old river. Simply furnished, each tent has a double or twin bed with an en-suite bathroom that has a flush toilet and open air shower. There is no electricity in the tents and light is provided by candles making this a true safari experience. The dining and lounge tents sit under sycamore fig trees overlooking the dry river bed which is used by game as a corridor, so that guests can enjoy the game viewing while having lunch or relaxing. It is not unusual to see Lion in or around the camp, as well as Elephant and Buffalo. The food here is really tasty home cooking ensuring you will leave here a little heavier.


Mwagusi Safari Camp:

Mwagusi Safari Camp nestles in the banks of the Mwagusi Sand River in Ruaha National Park. It is ideally located for game viewing and bird watching and guests can see over 80 species of animal and 480 species of bird. Managed and hosted by Chris Fox, the camp has a real “bush” ambience and features the main bar and dining areas which are thatched and have comfortable sitting out areas with great views onto a patch of water that attracts plenty of game. Accommodation is offered in ten large tents under thatched roofs with ensuite bathrooms which are built facing out onto the river bed. The balconies with hammocks are a real treat after a bumpy game drive. One of the most memorable experiences at Mwagusi is open air dining with the African night sky above you. The dining table is laid in the bed of the dry sand river and drinks are served around a blazing camp fire under the steep river bank.


Ruaha River Lodge:

With its unique location near the Great Ruaha River, Ruaha River Lodge nestles in the natural environment and visitors feel quite as part of the wilderness. The lodge would appear to grow from the ocky outcrop and crevice in winding paths. The lodge has been divided into two distinct areas, each with its own bar, lounge and restaurant subdivided. One of these areas is located on the river and allows for intimate insights on the animals that come here to drink. The second area is slightly raised and offers spectacular panoramic views of the river and the surrounding countryside. Guests stay in large Bandas with en-suite bathrooms, the home of stone and straw. From your private veranda enjoy wonderful hours, during which you can observe wild animals when they come to the river to quench their thirst and feed.