Jongomero Camp: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania Safari

Camp’s Quick Facts:

Superbly isolated right in the heart of the Ruaha National Park lies Jongomero camp on the banks of a seasonal sand river which bears the same name. Blending in beautifully with its surroundings the camp is tucked away among some shady riverine vegetation not far from permanent water therefore attracting a large amount of animals into the camp area. Being the only camp situated in this area of the park ensures unmatched privacy and a true wilderness experience. The camp itself is not fenced and animals are free to pass through as they please. Elephants are daily and nightly visitors to the camp, vast herds of buffalo come within close proximity to the camp itself. Lion occasionally pass through and once every so often the tracks of a leopard can be seen winding down the main pathway as they make their way through the camp. The tents are perfectly secure and guests are frequently subjected to the wonderful feeling of huddling in a tent silently, trying to guess the identity of the enormous pachyderm which may wander by in the continuous quest for herbage.

The Safari season

June to October: Dry and warm days with temperatures cooling down considerably at night. Vegetation becomes sparser and animals are drawn to dwindling water sources. Nights can be cold. November – mid March: Hotter and greener. Nights still cool. Best season for birders and plant lovers

The Camp’s Bedroom, Bathroom and Surroundings:

Accommodation at Jongomero comprises eight large and well-appointed tented suites, all built on raised wooden platforms and under enormous thatched roofs that also encompass a spacious private veranda. All tents are spread out, situated on the edge of the sand river which is often used by a multitude of different animals to make their way to the river system for water. 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 "hippo friendly" swimming pool for those hot days.

The Ruaha National Park in Brief:

Situated in the South-West of Tanzania, Ruaha sprawls within and along an ancient arm of the Great Rift Valley, covering a unique transition zone where the Eastern and Southern species of both fauna and flora meet against a dramatic topographical background. Ruaha, due to its location on the rift and surrounding geological formations is extremely diverse with access to several different habitat types. The vast majority of the park above the escarpment is termed "Miombo Woodland" is rarely visited by tourists being so far away with challenging game viewing and an abundance of tse-tse flies. For anyone seeking a true African wilderness experience, a visit to Ruaha National Park is essential. One of Tanzania’s' wildest parks, Ruaha can only be described as a true unspoiled natural wilderness. Due to its' distance from any major city very few tourists visit the park each year but those who do are treated to unsurpassable wilderness and complete isolation. The landscape is rugged and harsh and no other park in Tanzania epitomises the definition of "wild Africa" quite like the Ruaha. Vast and untouched the Ruaha National park, after the annexation of two other major conservation areas is now the largest National Park in Tanzania and stands currently at an incredible 23,000 square kilometres; substantially larger than Wales! The park is perhaps the least well-known and yet to connoisseurs it is without doubt one of the most spectacular in Africa.

Camp’s Quick Safari High-lights:

• Game drives in open 4-wheel drive vehicles
• Excellent birding
• Game walks with professional walking guide and TANAPA ranger
• Walking safari / mobile bush camping (fly camping) in pristine surroundings (pre-booking essential)
• From July to end of November. (subject to weather conditions and availability TANAPA ranger)
• Ruaha covers a unique transition zone- a meeting of Eastern and Southern African species of flora and Fauna
• In addition to lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and most of the common antelope, predators including elusive wild dogs, some of the rarer antelopes such as Sable and Roan, as well as greater and lesser kudu occur in Ruaha
• Birding in Ruaha is unparalleled, with some 530 species recorded
• For guests keen on truly wild heart, perhaps have a go at fly-camping for one or two day expedition on foot through the reserve sleeping in a small fly-camp or satellite camp

The Camp Accessibility:

Superbly isolated right in the heart of the Ruaha National Park lies Jongomero camp on the banks of a seasonal sand river which bears the same name and the Camp is accessed by scheduled flights from Dar es Salaam as well as Arusha, with airstrip just 10 mins from the camp and then get transferred from Jongomero airstrip to the camp.

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Camp/Lodge Extra Information Below:

• Rates include safari Activities while booked in the Camp/lodge
• Bed and breakfast, Dinner, house wine though lunch is optional or unless stipulated
• Internal transfers/charter flights if stipulated at the time of booking.

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