Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
Ruaha Hilltop Lodge is built on a hill with a wonderful panoramic view. The Lodge is 100 km from Iringa on the Iringa – Ruaha main road and 5 km from Tungamalenga village and near the boundary of Ruaha National Park.
The luxury self-contained cottages are very comfortable and private, each with its balcony with a beautiful view.
Our water is heated by solar power. The reception, dining room, and bar are all under one roof, with a gallery to enjoy the spectacular African sunrise and sunset. Giraffes, elephants, baboons, and kudus can be sometimes glimpsed not far away.
Accommodation
Ruaha Hilltop Lodge offers 4 different cottages as follows
Standard Cottages
Enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views of Ruaha National Park from the balcony of your private cottage.
This cottage is ideal for single travelers and couples, with all the amenities that you need to relax after a day of adventure completely. The room can include one double or twin bed.
These standard cottages accommodate 2 people it has 1 double or twin bed and the following services available:- shower, workspace, towels, 24 Hour Electricity, hot water, linen, mosquito net, slippers, and toiletries.
Family Cottages
Ideal for families looking to spend quality time together, our Family Cottages offer all the amenities for a comfortable stay.
This cottage features 2 adjoining rooms and a shared bathroom which accommodates 4 people.
It can be double and/or single beds with services like shower, workspace, towels, 24 Hour Electricity, hot water, linen, mosquito net, and toiletries.
Group Cottages
The fun, relaxed atmosphere of this cottage makes it the perfect getaway for large families or groups.
The spacious adjoining rooms accommodate up to 16 guests and can be designed to suit your family or group, with double and single beds. Relax and enjoy the beautiful views of Ruaha National Park.
Option 1 accommodates 4 – 8 guests (2 adjoining rooms, each with independent bathrooms)
Option 2 accommodates 8 – 16 guests (4 adjoining rooms, each with independent bathrooms)
These cottages have double and/or single beds with services like shower, workspace, towels, 24 Hour Electricity, hot water, linen, mosquito net, and toiletries.
Utulivu Mbinguni Cottages
Enjoy wide-sweeping views of Ruaha National Park from our brand-new private, Utulivu Mbinguni cottages.
The cottages are ideal for single travelers and couples, with all the amenities that you need to completely relax after a day of adventure. The room can include one double or twin bed.
This cottage accommodates 2 people. It has 1 double bed with services such as shower, workspace, towels, 24 24-hour electricity, hot water, linen, mosquito net, and toiletries.
Where located?
Ruaha Hilltop Lodge is located on top of a hill overlooking the vast savannah plains of Ruaha National Park.
The name Ruaha Park is derived from the Great Ruaha River, which flows along its Southeastern margin and is the focus of game-viewing.
The park can be reached by car via Iringa and there is an airstrip at Msembe, the park headquarters.
Season and Best time to visit
Ruaha National Park has a bimodal pattern of rain forest; the short rainfall season begins November to February, while the long season is between March and April.
The park experiences its dry season between June and October. The best time to visit is during the dry season between March and April.