Kigelia Ruaha
Kigelia Ruaha is an exclusive tented camp situated on the banks of the Ifaguru River in the eastern region of Ruaha National Park
Kigelia is an exclusive camp offering an authentic bush experience combined with good service and very comfortable tented accommodation. The camp has a tranquil location (you pass through incredible Baobab forests en route into camp) overlooking the Ifaguru River with good access to the game-rich Mwagusi River Valley and Ruaha River areas, as well as more exclusive areas to the east. Run by Nomad Tanzania, the camp offers a very friendly welcome with excellent guides and a fairly communal ambience. The camp will suit people prioritising a wilderness escape, personal hosting and a good game viewing experience, with the chance to walk and also undertake night drives (at extra cost).
ACCOMMODATION
The camp is small and exclusive, catering for just 14 guests in six simple but comfortable safari tents including one family tent which consists of double and twin en suite tents side by side under Makuti thatch. Each tent is set on the ground…
AREA & ACTIVITIES
Ruaha National Park was previously part of the huge Rungwa Game Reserve, with which it shares its north-western boundary. In 1964, it was gazetted as the National Park. The terrain within the park is well wooded and undulating. The Great…
Families
Kigelia accepts children eight years and older but with its remote and adventurous feel and the fact that animals are often in camp, we feel Kigelia is best suited for older children (12 years and above). There is a good family unit though…
Conservation & community
Nomad Tanzania, owners of Kigelia, set up the Nomad Trust in 2007. The Trust supports wildlife and people in the remote areas in which Nomad operates where, bordering the national parks, human and wildlife conflict can often…
Location | Ruaha National Park |
Access | Scheduled or Charter flight into Msembe and 45 minute drive |
Open | June to early January |
Pricing | £££££ |
Camp Style | Tented camp |
Focus | Big game / Birding |
Children | 8 years + (12+ for walking) |
Activities | Game drives (by day and by night) / Guided walks |
Vehicles | Open |
Maximum Guests on Vehicle | 6 |
Private Vehicle Options | Yes (included as standard) |
Off-road Driving | No |
Number of Rooms | 6 tents (including 1 family tent) |
Family Accommodation | 1 two bedroomed family tent |
Bathroom | Flush toilet / Sink with water jug / Outdoor bucket shower |
Power for charging | In room |
Lighting | Solar / Electric |
Hairdryer | Not possible |
Heating/Cooling | Standing fans |
Room Safe | Lockable box |
Laundry Service | Complimentary |
Communication in room | Radio |
Wi-Fi | No |
Mobile Reception | No |
Swimming | No |
Wellness | No |
Dining Style | Communal |
Drinks Included | House drinks |
Credit Cards | Visa / Mastercard / Amex |