Reviews of safaris to Ruaha National Park
505 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Ruaha.
Mr & Mrs L
Cheshire
"Summary"
I visited Tanzania between 31 Dec 2011 and 13 Jan 2012
"Overall, the whole trip, accommodation and people that we met exceeded our expectations.
I was glad that Liz had persuaded me to opt for Pole Pole rather than Kinasi resort. The personal experience that you have with the resorts is invaluable.
A fantastic choice for our honeymoon and wetted our appetite for future adventures in Africa....Thanks very much!!
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First class all round and I would recommend your services to friends and family." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
I was glad that Liz had persuaded me to opt for Pole Pole rather than Kinasi resort. The personal experience that you have with the resorts is invaluable.
A fantastic choice for our honeymoon and wetted our appetite for future adventures in Africa....Thanks very much!!
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First class all round and I would recommend your services to friends and family." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr L
Bishopston
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I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 26 Nov 2011 and 13 Dec 2011
"On a whole, the trip was an excellent experience and we enjoyed Tanzania . Hopefully we will return one day!
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It is really difficult to come up with anything substantial.
Information on the camps is comprehensive but maybe a little more about the types of animals which can be encountered and the environment and terrain as well as camp facilities,but this is a small point." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
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It is really difficult to come up with anything substantial.
Information on the camps is comprehensive but maybe a little more about the types of animals which can be encountered and the environment and terrain as well as camp facilities,but this is a small point." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr P
Maidstone
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I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 29 Oct 2011 and 11 Nov 2011
"Despite some of the slightly negative criticisms on the earlier pages we had an excellent holiday. All connections etc worked well, we saw loads of game and birds - which was why we went.
I believe we picked the right game parks - plenty of game but fewer people, which, again, was what we wanted.
Thanks to Expert Africa for helping to make it happen!
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Can't think of anything. We were pleased with the service and information provided.
I've mentioned it before, and I wouldn't want to give the impression that these detracted signicantly from our enjoyment but tetses in Mdonya and the non-availability of walking safaris in Mdonya were slight "hiccups".
Thanks to Liz for all your help." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
I believe we picked the right game parks - plenty of game but fewer people, which, again, was what we wanted.
Thanks to Expert Africa for helping to make it happen!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Can't think of anything. We were pleased with the service and information provided.
I've mentioned it before, and I wouldn't want to give the impression that these detracted signicantly from our enjoyment but tetses in Mdonya and the non-availability of walking safaris in Mdonya were slight "hiccups".
Thanks to Liz for all your help." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr O
France
"Trip to Tanzania/Zanzibar"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 23 Oct 2011 and 6 Nov 2011
"Wonderful trip, nice combination of wild life, beach and culture. The trip organization was perfect and everything worked out very smoothly.
I will not hesitate to book another trip with Expert Africa and I will highly recommend them to my friends.
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We would love to see Madagascar added to your portfolio!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
I will not hesitate to book another trip with Expert Africa and I will highly recommend them to my friends.
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We would love to see Madagascar added to your portfolio!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Surrey
"Ruaha & Selous"
I visited Tanzania between 22 Oct 2011 and 30 Oct 2011
"We really enjoyed the trip - Our fourth visit to Africa and we wondered beforehand whether it could match previous trips - It certainly did.
The contrast between the two parks was stunning and the camps, although quite different in style, had the common thread that the guiding was brilliant.
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Perhaps more explanation as to why the specific itineraries have been put together - e.g. Grant's Gazelle programme" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
The contrast between the two parks was stunning and the camps, although quite different in style, had the common thread that the guiding was brilliant.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Perhaps more explanation as to why the specific itineraries have been put together - e.g. Grant's Gazelle programme" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs B
Bridgewater
"Safari in Ruaha, Beach in Zanzibar"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 14 Oct 2011 and 26 Oct 2011
"We enjoyed our trip immensely, the safari was the highlight, but the beach lodge on Zanzibar was a wonderful oasis and place to recharge and relax.
Expert Africa again put together a great trip for us!
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Keep doing what you are doing! Keep up to date!
We'll be back soon, when we've saved up for Botswana..." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 4 on a Tanzania safari
Expert Africa again put together a great trip for us!
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Keep doing what you are doing! Keep up to date!
We'll be back soon, when we've saved up for Botswana..." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 4 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Good
Dr & Mrs H
UK
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I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 13 Oct 2011 and 26 Oct 2011
"This was one of our best African holidays.
Careful planning (thanks to Liz) meant we got exactly the kind of camps and experiences we prefer. Most of the time we had a guide to ourselves - always a bonus!
It is hard to think that we can better this - but I am sure we will try. I am reliving our wonderful holiday completing this feedback
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No" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Careful planning (thanks to Liz) meant we got exactly the kind of camps and experiences we prefer. Most of the time we had a guide to ourselves - always a bonus!
It is hard to think that we can better this - but I am sure we will try. I am reliving our wonderful holiday completing this feedback
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No" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr L & Ms B
Suffolk
"An absolutely wonderful, memorable holdiay"
I visited Tanzania between 11 Oct 2011 and 23 Oct 2011
"We had a truly wonderful time. We loved everywhere we stayed and were grateful that we had been guided to just the kind of places we liked.
Quite a few of the people we met were 'old safari hands' and without exception, they said that we could not have chosen better places to visit for our first trip to Tanzania, to get a slice of the 'real' safari experience.
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Probably one of the most efficient and easy holiday companies we have dealt with. We had left things to the very last minute and despite this, the team was unfazed and helpful.
Would definitely use Expert Africa again. Also competitively priced." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Quite a few of the people we met were 'old safari hands' and without exception, they said that we could not have chosen better places to visit for our first trip to Tanzania, to get a slice of the 'real' safari experience.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Probably one of the most efficient and easy holiday companies we have dealt with. We had left things to the very last minute and despite this, the team was unfazed and helpful.
Would definitely use Expert Africa again. Also competitively priced." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs G
Richmond
"Tanzania"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 8 Oct 2011 and 21 Oct 2011
"The safari element of the holiday was great and with only the problem of the delay with the plane at the start - out of Expert Africa's control - to take the edge of a really good experience. Beho beho was excellent.
Matemwe bungalows were a little disappointing - not as smart as it looked! The location wasn't great as it has a beach with a reef and for most of the day you cannot swim - it would have been nice to have had a beach in the resort so you could walk in for a swim - this is probably the same for all of the resorts on the east coast. Maybe this is common knowledge but not to us.
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A good service with all transport and guides as arranged" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Matemwe bungalows were a little disappointing - not as smart as it looked! The location wasn't great as it has a beach with a reef and for most of the day you cannot swim - it would have been nice to have had a beach in the resort so you could walk in for a swim - this is probably the same for all of the resorts on the east coast. Maybe this is common knowledge but not to us.
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A good service with all transport and guides as arranged" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Good
Dr & Mrs F
Newport
"Great experience marred by personal injury"
I visited Mozambique and 1 other country between 6 Oct 2011 and 23 Oct 2011
"The trip itself was fantastic. Maybe we should have stayed an extra night in the selous in order to stay at a different camp. The selous safari camp was the only one to offer single night accomodation.
We found the advice and assistance of Ellie in planning our holiday most helpful and informative. She was also very patient with us!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Continue to have individuals in the office who have good local knowledge." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Mozambique holiday
We found the advice and assistance of Ellie in planning our holiday most helpful and informative. She was also very patient with us!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Continue to have individuals in the office who have good local knowledge." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Mozambique holiday
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.
