Jongomero

Jongomero is superbly isolated in the middle of the Ruaha National Park on the banks of a seasonal sand river. The camp blends beautifully with its surroundings, tucked away among shady riverine vegetation not far from permanent water therefore attracting a large amount of animals into the camp area.  Jongomero is the only camp in this area of the park ensuring privacy and a true wilderness experience.

Eight large well appointed tented suites are built on raised wooden platforms with private verandas, under enormous thatched roofs. Tents are spread along the edge of the sand river which is often visited by a multitude of animals. 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. Elephants are daily and nightly visitors to the camp, vast herds of buffalo come within close proximity and lion occassionally pass.  Elephant shrews make their home throughout the camp and dik-diks, jackals, impala and mongoose can often be seen scuttling about in the daytime. For those interested in the stars, the camp has its own high powered telescope to view planets, nebulae, stars and other heavenly delights.

The activity options available at Jongomero are as diverse as the park itself. Game drives go out twice a day, all driven by qualified guides in an open 4X4 landrover with a canopy for shade and no more than six guests per vehicle.  For the specialist there are afternoon specialist bird and photography drives on offer, as Ruaha is one of the great birding paradises of Africa.

Daily bush walks through the park are accompanied by an armed guide and a park ranger. Immerse yourself in nature and learn about the skill of tracking, survival, dung identification and the various mammals, insects and plants very often neglected from vehicles.

For the more adventurous, have a go at fly-camping; a one or two day expedition on foot through the reserve sleeping in a small fly-camp.