A seasonal camp that only operates between June and November, Usangu offers exclusivity for anybody wanting a genuine wilderness experience. The camp has just four tents and each one comes with its own guide and vehicle, giving you complete flexibility.
Usangu Camp sits on the edge of the Usangu Wetlands, shaded by woodlands. Positioned close to the Douglas Bell Eco Research Station, the camp allows you to engage with the work and research projects taking place here. These range from telemetry tracking of predators to setting camera traps.
This camp is perfect if you want to discover a relatively unexplored area of Ruaha and take part in hands-on conservation research.
The camp consists of four spacious tents, each one positioned on a low wooden platform. All the tents have en-suite facilities and a shaded deck in front from which to admire the wetland landscape.
With a private vehicle and guide at your disposal, you have total freedom to explore the landscape of southern Ruaha. Activities include game drives, night drives, bush walks and boat safaris. There is also the option to join the researchers at the neighbouring Douglas Bell Eco Research Station or spend a night flycamping under just a mosquito net at the idyllic Trails Camp.
The camp is located in the Usangu Wetlands, in the remote south of Ruaha National Park. The nearest airstrip, Jongomero, is around two hours’ drive away.
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Jabali Ridge sits high on a rocky kopje, in Ruaha National Park. This stylish and comfortable camp has some of the best views in the park, looking out over a landscape dotted with palm trees and gnarled baobabs. The 10 beautiful suites are hidden amongst boulders and bush, spread along the ridge. Spacious and designed to complement the natural surroundings – using natural wood tones throughout – the rooms feature floor-to-ceiling shutter doors and beautifully rounded decks. Secluded and relaxed, Jabali is the perfect base from which to explore Ruaha. Facilities include an infinity pool, a spa and comfortable communal areas. Activities available will comprise game drives, night drives and walking safaris.
Set in a secluded grove of Kigelia or ‘Sausage Trees’, high on the banks of the Ifuguru sand river in the Ruaha National Park, Kigelia Camp is an exclusive seasonal camp offering a tailor-made, private experience. Kigelia Camp is accessed by light aircraft to Msembe Airstrip from either Dar es Salaam or Arusha. The adventure begins with the 14km game drive from the airstrip to the camp. The accommodation offered is six large double tents which offer a refined, authentic camping experience within a totally wild environment without sacrificing any of the comforts of home. Each tent has comfortable, locally crafted beds and its own ensuite bathroom with flushing toilet and open-air bucket shower for that true camping experience.
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