Mdonya Old River Camp: Information from the owner
General information
- Type
- Tented Camp
- No. of rooms
- 12
Facilities at Mdonya Old River Camp
- Property facilities
- Eco Friendly, Restaurant
- Room facilities
- Safe, Shower, Verandah
- Activities on site
- Bird Watching, Game Drives
Room types at Mdonya Old River Camp
Safari Tents
Each traditional safari tent is comfortably furnished, catering for solo travelers, couples or families. All the tents have ensuite bathrooms with dressing room, open-roofed solar heated shower and separate flush toilets.
Mdonya tents can be modified to host families, adding an extra tent room on the veranda.
Activities at Mdonya Old River Camp
2 Half Days Game Drive
The day is split in 2 moments, but remains the flexibility of departure times:
the early morning departure with bush breakfast can be organized, otherwise breakfast is served at the camp and departure for game drive just afterwards;
return to the main camp for lunch;
afternoon game drive which can be combined with the sun-downer.
Full Day Game Drive
Game drives are flexible and are not limited by any schedule!
Guests have the chance to see the breathtaking mosaic of the ecosystems of the Ruaha National Park, from the river pools to the acacia grasslands and wooden forests.
There are Baobab tree valleys and sand rivers fringed with Hyphaene petersiana palms. Monolithic granite boulders dating from the formation of the Great Rift Valley and exposed by erosion are scattered across the area.
Enjoy every second of the beauty of Ruaha during Mdonya’s bush breakfasts, bush lunches and sundowners, on a open game viewing vehicle!
Other lodges in Ruaha National Park
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
Mwagusi Safari Camp
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Kwihala Camp
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Ikuka Safari Camp
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Jongomero Camp
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Kigelia Camp
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Kichaka Expeditions
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Ruaha River Lodge
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Kichaka Zumbua
Kichaka Zumbua is a small, luxurious camp offering on outstanding walking safaris in a remote area of Ruaha.
Jabali Ridge
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Usangu Expedition Camp
Usangu Expedition Camp is a seasonal camp in the Usangu Wetlands – a remote and enchanting part of Ruaha National Park.
Jabali Private House
Jabali Private House in Ruaha National Park provides luxurious accommodation for private groups booked on an exclusive basis.
Jongomero Walking
Fly-camping and walking safaris from Jongomero Camp give you the chance to explore remote safari areas in Ruaha National Park.
Asanja Ruaha
Asanja Ruaha Ndembo is a smart new safari lodge in a picturesque setting overlooking the Great Ruaha River.
