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Where To Stay In Ruaha | Africa safari
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Where To Stay In Ruaha

8 places to sleep, from luxury camps, lodges and more.

Staying In Ruaha

About Your Stay In Ruaha

Rugged and remote, with giant baobabs, big prides and sable antelope. Tanzania's wild south.

Below are 8 stays in Ruaha, grouped by type. Rates are per person sharing and are indicative until we quote your dates.

Our tip

Mostly small tented camps reached by light aircraft. A true wilderness feel without crowds.

Best TimeJune – October
Famous ForLions, kudu and baobabs
Getting ThereShort flight from Arusha or Dar es Salaam
Best ForSeasoned safari-goers and photographers
Ideal Stay3 – 4 nights
Stays8 recommended
Where You Could Sleep

Camps, Lodges And More

Luxury Camps
4 stays

Luxury Camps

Canvas on the outside, proper beds and hot showers on the inside. These are the stays that most people picture when they dream of safari.

Best for
Couples, honeymooners, photographers and first safaris.
The catch
Walls are canvas, so you hear everything. Many are unfenced and you are walked to your tent after dark.
01

Riverbend Tented Camp

Ruaha

Canvas suites with proper beds, private decks and ensuite bathrooms, where baobabs dot the dry river.

From $330 to $460 pp sharingEnquire →
02

Golden Plains Camp

Ruaha

Tented suites with copper baths and four-poster beds, where baobabs dot the dry river.

From $360 to $520 pp sharingEnquire →
03

Hippo Pool Safari Camp

Ruaha

Only a handful of tents, each with its own veranda, where baobabs dot the dry river.

From $400 to $580 pp sharingEnquire →
04

Kingfisher Tented Camp

Ruaha

Canvas suites with proper beds, private decks and ensuite bathrooms, where baobabs dot the dry river.

From $430 to $510 pp sharingEnquire →
Lodges
2 stays

Lodges

Solid walls, a pool and a bigger dining room. Easy, comfortable and a favourite for families and first-time visitors.

Best for
Families, first-timers and anyone who likes plenty of facilities.
The catch
Larger lodges mean more people at meals and more vehicles on the drives. Ask about room location.
01

Eagle's Rest Lodge

Ruaha

A comfortable lodge with a pool and a terrace, where baobabs dot the dry river.

From $290 to $400 pp sharingEnquire →
02

Impala Valley Safari Lodge

Ruaha

Spacious suites, a long bar and a pool for the afternoon, where baobabs dot the dry river.

From $320 to $460 pp sharingEnquire →
Bush And Mid-Range Camps
2 stays

Bush And Mid-Range Camps

Simpler camps with the same wildlife and the same guides. Great value, with more of the budget left for activities.

Best for
Active travellers, shorter budgets and anyone happy to rough it a little.
The catch
Fewer extras, simpler bathrooms and more shared space. Perfect when you plan to be out all day anyway.
01

Savanna Star Bush Camp

Ruaha

Simple tents and warm company around the fire, where baobabs dot the dry river.

From $160 to $260 pp sharingEnquire →
02

Zebra Bend Camp

Ruaha

Honest food, hot bucket showers and guides who know every track, where baobabs dot the dry river.

From $200 to $310 pp sharingEnquire →

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Choosing Your Stay

Which Stay Suits You?

Choosing

With Children

Look at the lodges first, then ask about age rules, family rooms and a pool.

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Couples And Honeymoon

Choose a tented camp with a private deck. Ask us to add a bush dinner or a surprise.

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Groups And Families

Ask about interconnecting rooms or booking a whole camp. We can manage the sleeping plan for every age.

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On A Budget

Bush and mid-range camps give the same wildlife for much less. Green-season rates are the lowest.

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