Reviews of safaris to Ruaha National Park
510 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Ruaha.
Miss P
London
"8 Days in Ruaha"
I visited Tanzania between 31 May 2012 and 10 Jun 2012
"Overall an excellent trip
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I would like to see the website/brochure with a bit more information on pricing- at least guideline prices. Also information on special offers eg "stay 4-pay 3". As a solo traveller, information on single supplements and ideas for trips with low or no single supplements would be much appreciated." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I would like to see the website/brochure with a bit more information on pricing- at least guideline prices. Also information on special offers eg "stay 4-pay 3". As a solo traveller, information on single supplements and ideas for trips with low or no single supplements would be much appreciated." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr N
Virginia
"My May 2012 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 31 May 2012 and 14 Jun 2012
"My experience with Expert Africa was completely positive. Everything on the trip happened on-time and as-promised. The camps and hotels that I used were likewise accurately represented in every way, so there were again no surprises. The communication in planning the trip was really excellent and extremely helpful. I would recommend Expert Africa to any traveller to Tanzania.
I chose to make my trip early in the season (arriving around June1). I knew that the game viewing would potentially be better later in the season when more of the water sources had dried up, but wanted to travel before the dry season became too advanced and everything really dried out. My assessment proved correct, but I have no real regrets about the timing of my trip.
However, most of the camps were just opening, with various "start-up" issues (changing staff, finding where the animals were hanging out, etc.) and animals would likely have been better acclimated to the vehicles in another week or so. A week later might thus have been better timing for the trip, but hardly a major issue." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
I chose to make my trip early in the season (arriving around June1). I knew that the game viewing would potentially be better later in the season when more of the water sources had dried up, but wanted to travel before the dry season became too advanced and everything really dried out. My assessment proved correct, but I have no real regrets about the timing of my trip.
However, most of the camps were just opening, with various "start-up" issues (changing staff, finding where the animals were hanging out, etc.) and animals would likely have been better acclimated to the vehicles in another week or so. A week later might thus have been better timing for the trip, but hardly a major issue." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Miss S
UK
"East Africa and Zanzibar"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 9 Feb 2012 and 24 Feb 2012
"Generally speaking a fantastic holiday with Selous being the high spot.
Advice from your agent was helpful and informative.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Don't go to Stone Town!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Advice from your agent was helpful and informative.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Don't go to Stone Town!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Steve H
Cumbria
"Fantastic February safari"
I visited Tanzania between 4 Feb 2012 and 17 Feb 2012
"We had an amazing time - wonderful wildlife, fantastic scenery, superb service, great accommodation and food in camp in the bush and by the beach. The planning and organisation could not have been more thorough and helpful.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
The whole holiday was brilliantly put together and we had a fantastic time - but having used Expert Africa before we expected nothing less!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
The whole holiday was brilliantly put together and we had a fantastic time - but having used Expert Africa before we expected nothing less!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Canada
"Tanzania for novice."
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 4 Feb 2012 and 19 Feb 2012
"Our trip to Africa far exceeded my expectations. I am not an intrepid but felt very confident before we embarked that all aspects of the trip had been covered so that there were no questions as to where we would be or how we might get to the next stage. This alleviated all anxiety.
It was most encouraging from the start of my planning with Eleanor, that she had been to Tanzania and understood that this was a once in a lifetime trip for us. Now having been there I realize it is not so far out of the ordinary, just in my world.
From our very first discussions I was unsure if our budget would allow us to fully enjoy this trip in the comfort level we would like and Eleanor worked within that budget and custom fit our needs to create what I'm sure will be our best holiday ever.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Honestly, very difficult.
I suppose I would have liked a breakdown of the costs of each leg of our trip so as to be able to compare to other places I have been. For example, 4 nights at Mdonya, 4 nights at Selous, 6 nights Matemwe and then one night Kholle. Coastal did give some information but I wasn't sure if the the dollars quoted were for one or two passengers.
Many thanks, it's been a wonderful experience." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
It was most encouraging from the start of my planning with Eleanor, that she had been to Tanzania and understood that this was a once in a lifetime trip for us. Now having been there I realize it is not so far out of the ordinary, just in my world.
From our very first discussions I was unsure if our budget would allow us to fully enjoy this trip in the comfort level we would like and Eleanor worked within that budget and custom fit our needs to create what I'm sure will be our best holiday ever.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Honestly, very difficult.
I suppose I would have liked a breakdown of the costs of each leg of our trip so as to be able to compare to other places I have been. For example, 4 nights at Mdonya, 4 nights at Selous, 6 nights Matemwe and then one night Kholle. Coastal did give some information but I wasn't sure if the the dollars quoted were for one or two passengers.
Many thanks, it's been a wonderful experience." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
NL
"The first time to Tanzania"
I visited Tanzania between 29 Jan 2012 and 13 Feb 2012
"The trip was exactly what we were looking for.
We wanted to go to Tanzania where we had never been before because of the rainy seasons. It was difficult to find a good destination in january/february.
Claire was a good help and after some phonecalls, with the brochure on both sides of the telephone (Holland-England) we made a wonderful itinerary together.
Maybe next time we could combine the Southern part of the Serengeti with Selous at this time of the year.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Filling in the feedbackform is very time-consuming because we are invited to give "real" feedback, which goes back to the camps and on the internet. (and English is not my home-language)
On the other hand the reviews of other guests helped us to make up our mind. So, after all, don´t change it" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
We wanted to go to Tanzania where we had never been before because of the rainy seasons. It was difficult to find a good destination in january/february.
Claire was a good help and after some phonecalls, with the brochure on both sides of the telephone (Holland-England) we made a wonderful itinerary together.
Maybe next time we could combine the Southern part of the Serengeti with Selous at this time of the year.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Filling in the feedbackform is very time-consuming because we are invited to give "real" feedback, which goes back to the camps and on the internet. (and English is not my home-language)
On the other hand the reviews of other guests helped us to make up our mind. So, after all, don´t change it" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Ontario
"Great African adventure with Expert Africa."
I visited Tanzania between 23 Jan 2012 and 11 Feb 2012
"With hindsight would have cut out Impala & added extra time to Manze & especially Kwihala.
Really pleased we finished up at Pole Pole as it was very good & relaxing.
But really no regretts, we had a fabulous time - many thanks.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Paypal please for Noth American travellers.
Paying for alcohol & juice is annoying/inconvenient - when you are getting up early & going `till late, is anyone really going to abuse the bar? So, offer the option to prepay/include drinks.
Re: Impala, we met another group there who were at Manze & their thoughts were similar." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 17 on a Tanzania safari
Really pleased we finished up at Pole Pole as it was very good & relaxing.
But really no regretts, we had a fabulous time - many thanks.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Paypal please for Noth American travellers.
Paying for alcohol & juice is annoying/inconvenient - when you are getting up early & going `till late, is anyone really going to abuse the bar? So, offer the option to prepay/include drinks.
Re: Impala, we met another group there who were at Manze & their thoughts were similar." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 17 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs N
Cambridge
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I visited Tanzania between 16 Jan 2012 and 31 Jan 2012
"Great holiday, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
no" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
no" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Devon
"Great safari"
I visited Tanzania between 14 Jan 2012 and 24 Jan 2012
"We had a great time.
As has been with our previous experiences with EA every thing went like clockwork no problems at all.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
As has been with our previous experiences with EA every thing went like clockwork no problems at all.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs P
Bucks
"Unforgetable introduction to safari holidays"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 14 Jan 2012 and 27 Jan 2012
"Maybe we were just very lucky and fortunate enough to have a guide to ourselves for most of the drives in Selous and Ruaha.
The animals were very co-operative often at very close quarters especially in presenting their young and often in rare situations e.g. a pride of lions with three very young cubs, a cheetah chasing impala and in turn being chased by baboons, a week old elephants being carried across a lake and giraffes fighting.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Although it turned out that we did have sufficient, we would have appreciated a little bit more guidance on how much money to take with us." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
The animals were very co-operative often at very close quarters especially in presenting their young and often in rare situations e.g. a pride of lions with three very young cubs, a cheetah chasing impala and in turn being chased by baboons, a week old elephants being carried across a lake and giraffes fighting.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Although it turned out that we did have sufficient, we would have appreciated a little bit more guidance on how much money to take with us." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 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.
