Kigelia Camp

Kigelia Camp

Kigelia Camp is one of Ruaha’s best camps for game-viewing, offering a truly wild yet luxurious experience.

Named after the Kigelia Africana (sausage tree), which towers above the camp’s spacious tents, far from the crowds.

In the heart of unspoiled Africa, this remote eco-camp is the ideal base for exploring the beautiful Ruaha National Park.

Kigelia Camp is set on the banks of the Ifuguru Sand River, amongst thick bush, offering excellent privacy and a fantastic viewing position.

The presence of the camp is kept light and low-impact, and yet it’s very personal, and the attention to detail is outstanding.

The meals are prepared to the highest standard using wholesome fresh produce, offering plenty of choice and good vegetarian options where required.

For those who enjoy wine, a good selection of international wines is served with meals.

The main area of the camp seems tiny, which it actually is, but the camp’s design and character bulk it out.

The communal area is a canvas-and-wood structure with a few sofas and coffee tables.

There is a drinks cabinet and shelves, and for mealtimes, a large teak table and dining chairs will be brought in.

Location

Kigelia Camp is located in the northern part of Ruaha National Park in southern Tanzania.

The camp is set in a woodland area with giant baobab trees and is built along the dry Sand River.

Its location offers guests complete seclusion and privacy while remaining well connected to the prime game-viewing area along the Mwagusi River.

Food and drinks

Food at the camp is always delicious. Breakfast, usually taken in the main tent, consists of bread, cereals, and fruit as well as fresh juice, tea, and coffee.

If you want to go out on an early morning game drive, you will leave early and eat your breakfast in the bush! Lunch and dinner are very delicious saved international buffet accompanied by fruits

Facilities

• 6 safari tents
• En-suite with outdoor bucket showers
• Each tent overlooks the dry riverbed
• Luxurious rooms
• Comfortable living area

Good season to book

Ruaha is one of Tanzania’s most exciting National Parks, and the largest in the country.

Ecologically, this area is the meeting point of the Eastern and Southern African biomes, resulting in a diverse array of species unlike anywhere else in Africa.

The best time to visit is during the dry season. The dry season runs from June to the end of October, and this time sees herds of buffalo gathering in their hundreds, followed closely by a large pride of lions; Ruaha is home to 10% of Africa’s lion population.