Easy access to main game viewing areas of Ruaha
Guide Price: From: $540 To: $570
Kwihala is a relatively new tented camp in Ruaha with simple, well designed tents and, being semi permanent, can be moved seasonally maintaining a very light footprint. The camp achieves a great balance between wilderness experience and game viewing on one hand and comfort with a degree of style on the other.
So far we've been impressed by the standards that we've seen there and there's no doubt that its small size is one of its chief attractions. During the dry season, Kwihala is usually located not far from Mbagi, close to (and with views over) the Mwagusi Sand River and within a stone's throw of some of Ruaha's best game viewing areas. The camp is small - it only has 6 tents - so as you'd expect, there's an intimacy that is very appealing.
The tents have been designed well, subtly decorated with soft browns and creams, dotted with their Baobab emblem and there's plenty of space and no shortage of comfort. The bathrooms are all ensuite, with traditional bucket showers, which work very well and provide a pleasing authentic and adventurous feel to your stay. Kwihala is a good option for those who'd like to experience the vitality and exhilaration of a tented camp, but don't want to sacrifice too many of life's comforts. All in all, not a bad mix.
The trip was phenomenal! I had hoped for a variety of terrain, a good view and variety of animals, a comfortable camp, compatible and knowledgeable guides, and a safe, relaxing yet stimulating experience. We realized all this and more. You nailed it!
RS, USA, Sept 2011
We can't begin to tell you how good it all was. We had everything. First hand witnesses to a lion kill on our first morning (and we were the only vehicle to see it happen!). saw Wild Dogs on three occasions; two separate leopards and a family group of four cheetah that hunted (but failed) while we were watching them.
G & J Sept 2010
The safari in Ruaha was the highlight of our trip. We loved the camp, and it was just what we were looking for, very comfortable and friendly, but not over the top. We shared many good laughs and stories around the campfire and at the dinner table each night. We had some great drives, our guides were really well informed, and very patient. We really enjoyed the bird life as well, a new thing for us, and unexpected.
JS, USA Jan 2009
Seasonal tented camp with 6 spacious ensuite tents
From: 540 To: 570
Easy access to main game viewing areas of Ruaha
price includes accommodation, food, drinks, laundry, activities and transfers.
The dry season in Ruaha National Park rivals any location in Tanzania for sheer action and variety. This is somewhere you'll see a wide range of species from lion, buffalo and elephant to Greater and Lesser Kudu, Sable and Roan antelope and even a good chance of wild dogs. Low tourist numbers and open sided vehicles add to the experience. Read more?
Tanzania safaris rival a safari any other country in Africa in terms of sheer wilderness, formidable landscapes and volume of wildlife. At Natural High, we have travelled all over the country, worked in some of its best Tanzania safari camps and lodges and flown all over as bush pilots so we feel qualified to venture such opinions. Read more?
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Vanessa's 16 years in travel has seen her knowledge develop from sub-Saharan Africa into North Africa, Central and Southern America and the Galapagos. Consequently, she’s a veritable encyclopaedia of travel information and exceptionally cool, calm and collected in the face of the greatest planning demands.
At Natural High, we've had long experience putting together trips in Africa that really work. Whether it's intimate bushcamps in out of the way places, or a private lodge in one of Africa's top-billing wildlife areas, light mobile camping or remote island escapes, we know there is a lot to choose from. We're absolutely confident that we can recommend the right places for you.
