Tanzania - Places To Stay

Ruaha National Park - Jongomero Camp has a magnificent setting on the banks of the Jongomero Sand River in the remote south-western sector of Ruaha. It is a luxury safari camp set under shady acacia trees with luxury safari tents under enormous thatched roofs with a spacious private verandas. The dining and living areas are both original and very comfortable offering 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. A combination of table d'hote, elegant buffets, al fresco dinners under the stars, campfire cooking and classic safari picnics are offered. An international cuisine with a truly East African flavour.

Ruaha National Park

Road transfers are long and it is recommended to make use of one of the various flight options available from Dar es Salaam. However, road transfers can be arranged on request.

8 - Luxury Safari Style Tents

£336 per person sharing in Low Season (Jan-Mar, Jun & Nov-mid Dec)
£472 per person sharing in Peak Season (Jul-Oct & Xmas)

Peak Season supplements may apply
Discounts on long stays and/or combinations of multiple Selous Safari Company Lodges available on request.

Full board accommodation
2 Game activities per day
Coffee/tea
Airport transfer
Park & Concession fees

Children under 6 not permitted

Daily game drives in open 4-wheel drive vehicles and walking safaris accompanied by game scouts (subject to availability & extra charge applicable) are on offer.

Jongomero Camp sources all vegetables from local markets and more specialist produce from Dar instead of imports. 96% of their staff are Tanzanian, most were builders & carpenters who built the camp and asked to stay on. Subsequently they received specialist training and some are now in management positions. Jongomero are founder members of Friends of Ruaha, raising money for educational & conservation projects in the park.

Cash payment accepted in Dollars, Euro's, Pounds Sterling and T-shillings. Credit cards accepted - Visa (preferred), Amex & Master Card (charges apply). Travellers cheques accepted except for Thomans Cook.

The camp is closed from the 16 March - 31 May