Reviews of safaris to Ruaha National Park
505 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Ruaha.
Mr & Mrs B
Witney
"My October 2014 trip to Selous & Ruaha"
I visited Tanzania between 1 Oct 2014 and 17 Oct 2014
"Our safari of 9 nights in Selous and 6 nights in Ruaha was a great experience from the initial contact with Expert Africa through to the safari itself! All transfers and connections worked well, and we enjoyed staying at Selous Impala Camp, Lake Manze and Mdonya Old River Camp equally as much even though they varied quite considerably with their own individuality.
We have been on many safaris over the years, both organized and independently, and this one has met all our expectations. It was good to be in a more remote area of Tanzania with a real feeling of being right in the bush with elephants brushing past your tent in the daytime and lions calling from right behind the tent a night!!
It was great to be able to maximize the amount of game viewing time, particularly at Mdonya Old River camp where there was the opportunity to go on full day game drives.
Staff in all of the camps were friendly and helpful, and we had excellent guides and drivers that contributed greatly to our safari experience.
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Although we have been on many safaris over the years, this was our first time using Expert Africa. We were impressed by the service and prompt responses to the questions we had.
Thank you to James for suggestions to our initial plan of where to stay, and length of stay, and so making it a better safari experience for us." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 15 on a Tanzania safari
We have been on many safaris over the years, both organized and independently, and this one has met all our expectations. It was good to be in a more remote area of Tanzania with a real feeling of being right in the bush with elephants brushing past your tent in the daytime and lions calling from right behind the tent a night!!
It was great to be able to maximize the amount of game viewing time, particularly at Mdonya Old River camp where there was the opportunity to go on full day game drives.
Staff in all of the camps were friendly and helpful, and we had excellent guides and drivers that contributed greatly to our safari experience.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Although we have been on many safaris over the years, this was our first time using Expert Africa. We were impressed by the service and prompt responses to the questions we had.
Thank you to James for suggestions to our initial plan of where to stay, and length of stay, and so making it a better safari experience for us." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 15 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr D
Witney
"Our trip to Tanzania"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 27 Sep 2014 and 16 Oct 2014
"A great trip. The plan to work westwards from the beach to Lake Tanganyika worked out really well.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Nothing to add; we are very happy with everything you have done for us." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 15 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Nothing to add; we are very happy with everything you have done for us." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 15 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Atherstone
"Tanzanian Safari, 14th Sept - 27th Sept 2014"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 14 Sep 2014 and 27 Sep 2014
"We'd not used Expert Africa before but our experience was excellent and we'd certainly use them should we decide to take another safari.
We had a good conversation initially talking about what we'd done before and wanted to do on this safari - they understood our requirements and put together a great itinerary for us.
Any emails we sent were replied to very quickly.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
As I've indicated we had a very enjoyable experience and can't really suggest any ways to improve your service." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
We had a good conversation initially talking about what we'd done before and wanted to do on this safari - they understood our requirements and put together a great itinerary for us.
Any emails we sent were replied to very quickly.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
As I've indicated we had a very enjoyable experience and can't really suggest any ways to improve your service." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs D
Winchester
"My Sep 2014 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 13 Sep 2014 and 1 Oct 2014
"This holiday ( planned over almost 2 years - to celebrate a 'special' birthday) proved to be be all we hoped for and more. It was fantastic
Throughout the long planning period Eleanor was wonderful. She gave us a great insight into the places we wished to visit, her advice was perfect e.g. It was definitely better to visit Katavi before Mahale. Thank you Ellie you were great !
We have used Expert Africa on many occasions and have always been delighted with our trips. Chris and his team are efficient and very knowledgeable - Chris ensures that any place that clients wish to visit have been vetted by him or one of his team.
We look forward to our next Expert Africa trip though it will not be somewhat different as we are hoping to take our young grandchildren to introduce them to the wonders of this great country.
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Keep up the good work!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 17 on a Tanzania safari
Throughout the long planning period Eleanor was wonderful. She gave us a great insight into the places we wished to visit, her advice was perfect e.g. It was definitely better to visit Katavi before Mahale. Thank you Ellie you were great !
We have used Expert Africa on many occasions and have always been delighted with our trips. Chris and his team are efficient and very knowledgeable - Chris ensures that any place that clients wish to visit have been vetted by him or one of his team.
We look forward to our next Expert Africa trip though it will not be somewhat different as we are hoping to take our young grandchildren to introduce them to the wonders of this great country.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Keep up the good work!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 17 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs F
Devon
"My Sep 2014 trip"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 12 Sep 2014 and 27 Sep 2014
"Out of this world! We will definitely be contacting James again in the near future, funds permitting!"
Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs G
Herts
"Thanks for another great trip"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 10 Sep 2014 and 28 Sep 2014
"We have done so many safaris we have lost count and we thought this trip would just be a fill in. Far from it! There was a lovely balance between the Selous and Ruaha camps and the variety of game was superb.
The variety of activities was less than we hoped as there are no park rangers in the camps (Apart from Kitchaka) to act as guards for walks and no night drives. However in all the camps we had a very personal service and guides who were with you throughout your stay. That and excellent beach relax are two advantages over Zambia.
Thank you James for your excellent choice of camps and for such a smooth running trip. Our appetite is still not satiated, Zambia still has that edge for us and we hope return in the not too distant future." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
The variety of activities was less than we hoped as there are no park rangers in the camps (Apart from Kitchaka) to act as guards for walks and no night drives. However in all the camps we had a very personal service and guides who were with you throughout your stay. That and excellent beach relax are two advantages over Zambia.
Thank you James for your excellent choice of camps and for such a smooth running trip. Our appetite is still not satiated, Zambia still has that edge for us and we hope return in the not too distant future." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Safari fans
Dorset
"A Wonderful trip"
I visited Tanzania between 8 Sep 2014 and 18 Sep 2014
"This was a wonderful holiday from beginning to end and Expert Africa lived up to its great reputation.
All the accommodation, internal flights and everyone we dealt with was, without fail, excellent and we would not hesitate to use Expert Africa to arrange out trips in the future.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
All the accommodation, internal flights and everyone we dealt with was, without fail, excellent and we would not hesitate to use Expert Africa to arrange out trips in the future.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Honiton
"A fantastic Tanzanian and African experience"
I visited Tanzania between 8 Sep 2014 and 21 Sep 2014
"The trip was a great trip marred at the end by a delayed flight however we only talk about the trip, the logistics, the teams ,the camps, the organisers and not the delay. It is a credit to all concerned that all the links, planes, pick ups etc worked like clockwork.
The quality of accommodation, the customer focus and of course the country of Tanzania never ceases to amaze."
Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
C Plowdog
Sydney
"Loved it, miss it, want to return."
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 7 Sep 2014 and 16 Sep 2014
"See the short title. It was different, the places were great, and we were so well looked after.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really at this time. Thanks James." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really at this time. Thanks James." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Miss P & Mr C
Weeton
"12 Wonderful Nights at Kickaka"
I visited Tanzania between 6 Sep 2014 and 20 Sep 2014
"We spent 12 fantastic nights on safari with Moli and Noelle of Kichaka Expeditions.
The trip was tailormade exactly to our requirements and we had a great time walking in the wilderness looking for wildlife.
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This was our 5th safari with Expert Africa and as usual the service was second to none." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 13 on a Tanzania safari
The trip was tailormade exactly to our requirements and we had a great time walking in the wilderness looking for wildlife.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
This was our 5th safari with Expert Africa and as usual the service was second to none." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 13 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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Our suggestions for safari camps in Ruaha National Park
Mdonya Old River Camp
Designed with simplicity in mind, Mdonya River Camp focuses on a great wilderness experience rather than creature comforts.
Mwagusi Safari Camp
Mwagusi is a long-established, permanent, tented safari camp, on an attractive bend of the seasonal Mwagusi River.
Kwihala Camp
Kwihala is a permanent tented camp in Ruaha National Park, offering a high level of comfort and guiding in a natural setting.
Ikuka Safari Camp
Upmarket and stylish, Ikuka Safari Camp is set high on an escarpment with spectacular panoramic views over Ruaha National Park.
Jongomero Camp
A stylish and luxurious camp in a remote part of Ruaha, Jongomero offers excellent guiding and service in a remote, wilderness area.
Kigelia Camp
Kigelia is a stylish tented camp, set amid a grove of sausage trees, and combining a simple set-up with comforts and luxury.
Kichaka Expeditions
In a remote corner of Ruaha, Kichaka is a private mobile camp focusing on superbly guided walking safaris.
Ruaha River Lodge
In a lovely location beside a rocky river, the unpretentious Ruaha River Lodge is the largest and most economical camp in Ruaha National Park.
Kichaka Zumbua
Kichaka Zumbua is a small, luxurious camp offering on outstanding walking safaris in a remote area of Ruaha.
Jabali Ridge
One of Ruaha's most luxurious camps, Jabali Ridge nestles among kopjes and baobabs, with beautiful views of the surrounding area.
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.
