Reviews of safaris to Ruaha National Park
510 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Ruaha.
Ms H
Maida Vale
"My Aug 2014 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 19 Aug 2014 and 26 Aug 2014
"Another excellent trip to Kwihala and hopefully I will be able to return next year"
Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 5 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
A & K
London
"5 National Parks and a Beach - perfection!"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 19 Aug 2014 and 3 Sep 2014
"Overall, our trip was a brilliant experience - getting to see amazing wildlife so close was a truly remarkable experience and one that will never be forgotten.
The highlight was really the private tour through the Central Serengeti were you really do get to see a wider range of landscapes and wildlife - the guide (Elisa Ngonya) and camp (Kati Kati) just acted to amplify this experience.
Our private guide, Elisa Ngonya, was amazing - he was entertaining, knowledgeable and will to tailor each day we spent with him to meet our needs - this included drive over 350km to find Cheetah! He made a massive difference to the experience we had on safari by through the detailed knowledge and understanding he had of the different areas we travelled to. There is no question that without him we would have seen a lot less during our time in the north.
The camps in the south (Lake Manze and Mdonya) were much quieter in terms of jeeps / visitors but still offered great animal viewing as well as different activities (e.g. boat safari / hot springs). The atmosphere in these locations was also more of the old fashioned camps - eating we all the guests, sharing Jeeps which was a nice change from the north.
Pongew was just very peaceful and relaxing and a great way to end our trip.
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The only changes to the whole trip that I might have made looking back at it was to maybe to have one less day in either Mdonya or Manze and add that to Zanizbar but that is a very minor change!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
The highlight was really the private tour through the Central Serengeti were you really do get to see a wider range of landscapes and wildlife - the guide (Elisa Ngonya) and camp (Kati Kati) just acted to amplify this experience.
Our private guide, Elisa Ngonya, was amazing - he was entertaining, knowledgeable and will to tailor each day we spent with him to meet our needs - this included drive over 350km to find Cheetah! He made a massive difference to the experience we had on safari by through the detailed knowledge and understanding he had of the different areas we travelled to. There is no question that without him we would have seen a lot less during our time in the north.
The camps in the south (Lake Manze and Mdonya) were much quieter in terms of jeeps / visitors but still offered great animal viewing as well as different activities (e.g. boat safari / hot springs). The atmosphere in these locations was also more of the old fashioned camps - eating we all the guests, sharing Jeeps which was a nice change from the north.
Pongew was just very peaceful and relaxing and a great way to end our trip.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
The only changes to the whole trip that I might have made looking back at it was to maybe to have one less day in either Mdonya or Manze and add that to Zanizbar but that is a very minor change!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr S
Illlinois
"My Aug 2014 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 5 Aug 2014 and 15 Aug 2014
"As I said in my e-mail, Expert Africa did an excellent job in all respects.
I was particularly impressed by the ease of my transfer in Dar es Salaam between the International and Domestic terminals.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None, because everything was just perfect." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
I was particularly impressed by the ease of my transfer in Dar es Salaam between the International and Domestic terminals.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None, because everything was just perfect." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs T
Nuneaton
"My trip August 2014"
I visited Tanzania between 31 Jul 2014 and 16 Aug 2014
"The trip was a fantastic expierience each camp very different to each other, each reserve different to each other both fantastic, at all four camps we had a superb stay, the guideing in all four camps is of high standard,the boat safaris are fantastic expierience,
Flying around with Coastal Aviation is also a superb expierience.
Many thanks to James and expert Africa for putting the trip together,who we would highly recomend." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 16 on a Tanzania safari
Flying around with Coastal Aviation is also a superb expierience.
Many thanks to James and expert Africa for putting the trip together,who we would highly recomend." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 16 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr E family
Houston
"My Jul 2014 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 30 Jul 2014 and 5 Aug 2014
"A most memorable trip with the family.
Expert Africa coordinated everything with no hassles and responsive feedback to any questions I posed. The trip went off without any problems, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None, everything was informative and communication about the trip was timely." Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Expert Africa coordinated everything with no hassles and responsive feedback to any questions I posed. The trip went off without any problems, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None, everything was informative and communication about the trip was timely." Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr A, B & B
San Diego
"Tanzania 2014"
I visited Tanzania between 29 Jul 2014 and 12 Aug 2014
"Excellent. Have not written much about the parks. While we are glad we visited Ngorongoro and lake Manyara (one person visited these over 30 years ago and they were much different) we would not not return to either. Tarangire, North Serengeti, and Ruaha were all great in their own ways and very much worth the visit, if we were to return we would explore different parts of the very large, diverse, and less trammeled Ruaha. Even with any minor complaints we would do it all again just as it occurred. We have a short slide show (with small camera) should you want a copy. Although we know people were trying to please and we saw the good side, everyone we met was very friendly and clearly took pride in what their country and people had to offer. NB: With a few exceptions, when you asked, you could get quite good, strong coffee rather than the instant coffee often served. Interesting for a major coffee-producing nation. We would consider Expert Africa for any future Africa travel, perhaps Namibia.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not much to say here. It was really Ellie who walked us through the process. Well done Ellie." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 13 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not much to say here. It was really Ellie who walked us through the process. Well done Ellie." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 13 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr S
Maidstone
"Tanzania July 14"
I visited Tanzania between 17 Jul 2014 and 29 Jul 2014
"We did 3 days in Selous, 3 days in Ruaha, 3 days on Mafia island and 3 days on Chole Mjini. A really good balance with some great game viewing and 'Indian Ocean' activities and a chance to wind down.
The country, the people , the climate, the places we stayed and food and other facilities outstanding - would recommend Tanzania as a holiday destination
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
You might want to warn people who go to Mafia that their Marine Park payment receipt will need to be available when they leave" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
The country, the people , the climate, the places we stayed and food and other facilities outstanding - would recommend Tanzania as a holiday destination
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
You might want to warn people who go to Mafia that their Marine Park payment receipt will need to be available when they leave" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Family U
France
"Our special family holiday"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 14 Jul 2014 and 28 Jul 2014
"Our trip was everything we had hoped for and more. We wanted an exceptional holiday to celebrate various milestone birthdays in our family and to enjoy possibly our last family holiday (eldest children 18 and 21).
This holiday provided something for everyone, busy week safari followed by relaxing week on the coast. Perfect exceptional and memorable holiday." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
This holiday provided something for everyone, busy week safari followed by relaxing week on the coast. Perfect exceptional and memorable holiday." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Finsbury
"A wonderful honeymoon"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 23 Jun 2014 and 7 Jul 2014
"We had a wonderful honeymoon - Tanzania provided the perfect destination and we were very happy with our itinerary, which was a perfect mix of safari and beach.
All our accommodation was luxurious, but Sand Rivers stood out as exceptional." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
All our accommodation was luxurious, but Sand Rivers stood out as exceptional." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The B & M party
Kent
"Great Trip to Tanzania"
I visited Tanzania between 22 Jun 2014 and 5 Jul 2014
"Thank you Expert Africa for an excellent service and advice we will be booking again."
Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 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.
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 Zumbua
Kichaka Zumbua is a small, luxurious camp offering on outstanding walking safaris in a remote area of Ruaha.
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.
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.
