Kigelia Ruaha
• Traditional tented safari camp
• 6 traditional safari tents & 1 family tent
• Prime wildlife viewing on the banks of the Ifiguru seasonal sand river
• Wild and remote park offering exceptional game viewing including big cats and vast herds of elephant
• Stunning landscapes dotted with ancient baobab trees
In the heart of Ruaha National Park, Kigelia Ruaha offers a traditional and elegant safari camp in one of the best game areas of Ruaha.
Nestled under Kigelia trees, Kigelia Ruaha’s six safari tents provide comfort and safari simplicity; traditional outdoor safari showers under the stars and private verandahs overlooking the Ruaha plains. Discover this wild and remote wildlife haven on game drives and guided bush walks underneath ancient Baobab trees, returning to camp for evenings around the camp fire and star lit dinners in the bush.
Accommodation • 6 ensuite safari tents (double / twin convertible)
• 1 family tent – two ensuite tented bedrooms under one thatched roof
• Children over the age of 8 years are welcome
Activities • Day & night game drives
• Guided bush walks
• Bush picnics
• Sundowners
• Birding
• Hot air balloon safaris
Facilities & Amenities • Limited internet access in central office
• Mobile phone signal (intermittent)
• 24 hr electricity: solar
• Charging facilities: main areas
• Laundry
• Guest Areas: mess area & campfire
In Room • Hot & cold running water
• Flush toilet
• Outdoor safari bucket shower
• Private verandah
When is it open? • Closed April & May
Getting There • Msembe Airstrip – 45 minute drive
• Daily scheduled flights between Ruaha, Selous & Dar es Salaam (connecting onward to Zanzibar and Mafia)
• Daily scheduled flights departing Arusha (connecting to Serengeti and Manyara)
• Twice weekly scheduled flights connecting Ruaha with Katavi & Mahale
• Private charter