Ruaha National Park is the second largest national park in Tanzania gazette in 1964 as a protected national park, it is known for its large number of African elephants alongside other animal species including leopards, lions, antelopes, giraffes, zebras, and 570 species of birds. It is one of the least visited national parks but for those that reach Ruaha, it is rewarding with phenomenal beautiful sceneries and tourist attractions for instance the wildlife of the park, Ruaha River, and the unique vegetative composition. Tourists to the destination may be wondering if there are any places to stay at all, well it is safe and with accommodation facilities ranging from the best budget to luxury.
Accommodations in Ruaha national park include Jabali Lodge a luxury facility placed north of the national park, it is a sister property to Kiwhala Camp placed in the best lodge area, the beautiful lodge has been built on a rock kopje overlooking the savannah, there are 8 ensuite intimate exclusive rooms with a private verandah each of which offers views of the national park at its best, they are beautifully designed to fit in the environment within which they are placed, the main lodge area features a restaurant serving international food cuisines and a well-stocked bar and restaurant for drinks. It is a perfect location to begin a game drive experience while in the national park.
Mwagusi safari camp is a beautiful great camp in the wilderness of Ruaha National Park, it comprises spacious rooms designed with comfort at its best, an ensuite bathroom, and a flush toilet, along the trails of the banda are elephants wandering through the compound, the feel of a home away from home is experienced while at the lodge with staff members that go an extra mile to ensure great guest experiences. The lodge restaurant serves mouth-dropping meals to guests and special drink offers from their experienced bar attendants.
Ruaha River Lodgeis strategically placed along the banks of the river Ruaha, after which the national park is named, the name Ruaha is a local word from the Hehe tribe to means water, the lodge is a few kilometres away from the airstrip, It is a total of 24 spacious rooms all of which overlook the camp, the rooms have been carefully crafted from local stone, and thatch, they are superb to view and stay over each chalet has an ensuite bathroom with clean both cold and warm water and a flush toilet, the lodge places a fireplace with chairs in a position that guests can enjoy the evening view of the river and sundowners.
Kigelia camp, is built in the woodland area of Ruaha National Park, made up of amazing baobab trees, and mostly dry riverbeds, there are only 6 perfect rooms built in amostly cosy and intimate manner, they are designed to perfectly blend in the environment within which they are placed. The rooms are dotted along the river banks, having canvas tents in the African style, the amenities of the room are in detail with all any traveller would look for. Things to do while at the lodge include game drives, sundowners, guided nature walks, and several other things to do while in the national park.