Tanzania - Places To Stay

Mikumi National Park - Vuma Hills Tented Camp is a permanent tented camp, perched above the trees stretching over the seemingly endless wilderness in the south west of Mikumi. Four major and distinct vegetation zones converge in Mikumi: miombo woodland, arid bushland, coastal zone and the mountains of Uluguru and Ruhumero making it a unique ecotonal area. The animals and birds species are also different in each of these habitat types. Lion, leopard, elephant, crocodile, zebra, giraffe and varied antelopes are regularly seen on the plains with Hartebeest, Sable, Greater Kudu, Colobus Monkey and Hunting dog are found in the Miombo woodland area.

The spacious tents on wooden platforms with thatched roofs are dotted around the restaurant, bar and swimming pool. All tents have en-suite bathroom facilities and lovely shady verandas. They are spacious and most have a double and single bed. The dining/bar area overlooks the swimming pool, creating an oasis of tranquillity. Food is prepared with pride by the camp chefs, using fresh produce from the lodge owners' highland farm. The evenings are lit up with a brazier and give you the chance to see the 5 resident honey badgers, civets, genets and bush babies that arrive for their evening meal. These unusual dinner companions are sometimes accompanied by porcupine - all nocturnals that are rarely seen, especially at such close proximity.

Mikumi National Park

Access by road from Dar es Salaam takes approx 5 hrs. Scheduled flights are available daily to/from Dar and Zanzibar, also connecting with Selous, Ruaha and Southern Highlands.

16 - Safari Style Tents

£183 per person sharing in Low Season (Jan-May & Nov-Xmas)
£190 per person sharing in Peak Season (Jun-Oct & Xmas)

Peak Season supplements may apply
Discounts on long stays and/or combinations of multiple Foxes Safaris Lodges available on request.

Full board accommodation
Laundry
2 Game drives per day
Airport transfer
Park & concession fees.

Children of all ages are welcome

Daily game drives in open 4x4 vehicles with expert naturalists & drivers and radio backup and walking safaris with a ranger (at an additional charge) in Mikumi National Park.

A day trek in Udzungwa Mountains National Park (full day excursion): Udzungwa is a remnant of the Eastern Arc Rainforest that used to stretch along the eastern rift and has a high degree of endemism both in flora and fauna. Of the 10 primates found here 4 are endemic only to Udzungwa, including the Red Hehe Colobus and the Crested Mangaby. There are also a couple of endemic Galagoes (bushbabies) and several endemic birds (incl Rufous Winged Sunbird & Udzungwa partridge). The discovery of new species is an ongoing affair with 2 completely new genera of mammal being identified in the last 8 years, namely the Giant Elephant Shrew and the Kipunji Monkey, a baboon sized grey animal.

On this trek you will walk under the rainforest canopy from where the endemic primates and birds to emerge and reach Sanje Water Falls with its spectacular views over the Rift Valley below. The walk is relatively steep and not suitable for young children or visitors with a medical or mobility problems. The drive between Mikumi and Udzungwa takes approx 1.5 hrs. The trek is led by a park Ranger and guide from the camp and the duration varies with speed of walking and time spent viewing en-route.

Payments in USD and GBP accepted. Credit cards are not accepted.

Electricity provided by generator and is available for lighting and recharging batteries but not for hairdryers.