Reviews of safaris to Ruaha National Park
508 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Ruaha.
Ms L
Boston
"Amazing trip to Rwanda and Tanzania"
I visited Tanzania and 2 other countries between 20 Jun 2010 and 4 Jul 2010
"I count myself as very lucky for having been able to take this trip to Rwanda and Tanzania. Both countries are so beautiful, and it is a profound spiritual experience to see nature in such raw form.
From a practical standpoint, everything went smoothly, and from the moment I boarded the BA flight to Nairobi, I didn't have to give a thought to logistics, and was just able to relax and focus on the trip. This was my third trip with Expert Africa and I can't imagine using another travel agency. I really trust Expert Africa and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
From a practical standpoint, everything went smoothly, and from the moment I boarded the BA flight to Nairobi, I didn't have to give a thought to logistics, and was just able to relax and focus on the trip. This was my third trip with Expert Africa and I can't imagine using another travel agency. I really trust Expert Africa and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
A&M
London
"Fantastic trip to Ruaha"
I visited Tanzania between 3 Jun 2010 and 13 Jun 2010
"THis was the second trip we did with Expert Africa and they could not have been better! Ruaha is marvellous park.
Ellie and Liz spent a lot of time discussing with us during the planning of the trip and they really know every single camp and place.
When BA went on strike they rebooked us (Actually they were holding seats for us anyway) on KQ and managed to even change the internal flight to Ruaha from one airlne to a different one so that we "missed" only 2 hours. This was impressive as we met other people who were stuck in Dar for hours.
All the camps were exactly as they said and we could not ask for more. We enjoyed this trip very much and we are already dreaming about the next one!
Thank you so much!!!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We realised in this trip how important the skills, experience and qualifications of a guide are. Maybe you could add more comments on the guiding team in each camp or mention in some way where they focus on guiding. Pietro and Molly must be among the best ones as their knowledge is impressive. We are 2 small animal specialists vets and we asked lots of questions and they were just great!
(I know there are already some comments in some camps but I could not find any other suggestion and the website does not allow me to submit with this field empty!)" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Ellie and Liz spent a lot of time discussing with us during the planning of the trip and they really know every single camp and place.
When BA went on strike they rebooked us (Actually they were holding seats for us anyway) on KQ and managed to even change the internal flight to Ruaha from one airlne to a different one so that we "missed" only 2 hours. This was impressive as we met other people who were stuck in Dar for hours.
All the camps were exactly as they said and we could not ask for more. We enjoyed this trip very much and we are already dreaming about the next one!
Thank you so much!!!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We realised in this trip how important the skills, experience and qualifications of a guide are. Maybe you could add more comments on the guiding team in each camp or mention in some way where they focus on guiding. Pietro and Molly must be among the best ones as their knowledge is impressive. We are 2 small animal specialists vets and we asked lots of questions and they were just great!
(I know there are already some comments in some camps but I could not find any other suggestion and the website does not allow me to submit with this field empty!)" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
E Sussex
"My 2010 Tanzanian Holiday"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 11 Feb 2010 and 28 Feb 2010
"The trip to Tanzania went smoothly without a hitch and fully met with our expectations, thanks to the organisation from Expert Africa (They live up to their name).
I have compiled a travelogue which details the trip in full and this can be found on my website.
www.photosnapshot.co.uk.
Take a look, you may find some useful information, especially if you are planning a trip to this vicinity.
Would I travel with this company again - of course !
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None that I can think of - Thanks again Expert Africa" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
I have compiled a travelogue which details the trip in full and this can be found on my website.
www.photosnapshot.co.uk.
Take a look, you may find some useful information, especially if you are planning a trip to this vicinity.
Would I travel with this company again - of course !
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None that I can think of - Thanks again Expert Africa" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr S & Dr B
UK
"Ruaha & Mafia"
I visited Tanzania between 28 Dec 2009 and 8 Jan 2010
"Overall, a good combination 5 Nights in Ruaha and 4 Nights on Mafia. Would definately consider going back to Ruaha at another time to see it in the dry season.
My generic comment about the trip was Ellie at Expert Africa. She provided excellent advice, information, suggested itinaries, alternative and answered a number of silly questions. In fact when BA cancelled our flight back from Dar es Salaam, she even contacted us to see if BA were sorting it out and we were being looking after. we then had a number of text (SMS) exchanges as she check status, etc.
Apart for the BA issues above, everything worked out exactly as planned, being met and escorted between each transfer point.
I would definately consider using Expert Africa again (especially Ellie) and no hesitation recommending to friends, etc.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I would recommend reviewing you entries for Kwihala as the basis for the camp seems to be changing. In particular I understand it will no longer move and that the Bucket showers will be replaced by a normal shower.
The brochure, made me think where we might go, the web site help narrow down the options and Ellie provide the detailed knowledge and advice to finalist the trip including quotations. All elements were intrical and the speedy, informative response of Ellie was a key factor in choosing to book with Expert Africa. I did contact 3 providers with my initial ideas and Ellie initial response was by far the best." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
My generic comment about the trip was Ellie at Expert Africa. She provided excellent advice, information, suggested itinaries, alternative and answered a number of silly questions. In fact when BA cancelled our flight back from Dar es Salaam, she even contacted us to see if BA were sorting it out and we were being looking after. we then had a number of text (SMS) exchanges as she check status, etc.
Apart for the BA issues above, everything worked out exactly as planned, being met and escorted between each transfer point.
I would definately consider using Expert Africa again (especially Ellie) and no hesitation recommending to friends, etc.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I would recommend reviewing you entries for Kwihala as the basis for the camp seems to be changing. In particular I understand it will no longer move and that the Bucket showers will be replaced by a normal shower.
The brochure, made me think where we might go, the web site help narrow down the options and Ellie provide the detailed knowledge and advice to finalist the trip including quotations. All elements were intrical and the speedy, informative response of Ellie was a key factor in choosing to book with Expert Africa. I did contact 3 providers with my initial ideas and Ellie initial response was by far the best." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs P
Manchester
"A wonderful trip"
I visited Tanzania between 14 Nov 2009 and 30 Nov 2009
"The combination of Safari, Ras mbisi on Mafia , Ras Kutani and coastal /precision flights alongside me booking Kilwa and the Old Boma in Mikindani meant we had a perfect mix of wildlife, relaxing, adventure and luxury!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Try to branch out on totally safe resorts. The ras Kutani 's of this world whilst definitely luxury sometimes feel like you are in a western bubble. Obviously you are appealing to clients who want this on the whole but it seems that some of the less well trodden paths would benefit from excellent travel agents.
I thought Expert Africa provided a reassuring and knowledgeable guide whilst arranging our trip. Thank you." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 3 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Try to branch out on totally safe resorts. The ras Kutani 's of this world whilst definitely luxury sometimes feel like you are in a western bubble. Obviously you are appealing to clients who want this on the whole but it seems that some of the less well trodden paths would benefit from excellent travel agents.
I thought Expert Africa provided a reassuring and knowledgeable guide whilst arranging our trip. Thank you." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 3 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
Devon
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I visited Tanzania between 23 Oct 2009 and 2 Nov 2009
"very please to have taken the advice given by Expert Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Do think of other airlines apart from BA" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Do think of other airlines apart from BA" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Miss H & Mr B
UK
"A wonderful safari experience in Tanzania"
I visited Tanzania between 17 Oct 2009 and 30 Oct 2009
"We had a wonderful safari in Tanzania and as usual returned home wanting to go back to Africa again.
The lodges were just as described in your brochure and we were extremely lucky with the game that we saw.
We wanted to see Leopard, Cheetah and Wild Dogs and saw all of these and more.
Thank you very much to Ellie for her help and advice and patience with us changing our minds on a number of occasions before finalising the holiday.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I can't think of anything!!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
The lodges were just as described in your brochure and we were extremely lucky with the game that we saw.
We wanted to see Leopard, Cheetah and Wild Dogs and saw all of these and more.
Thank you very much to Ellie for her help and advice and patience with us changing our minds on a number of occasions before finalising the holiday.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I can't think of anything!!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The C family
Surrey
"Safaris camps and safaris fantastic"
I visited Tanzania between 17 Oct 2009 and 25 Oct 2009
"10 out of 10
We loved every bit of our time in the bush - wish it could have been a lot longer - we didn't really need a night in Dar at the end however.
We'll be back !
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Keep up the good work" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
We loved every bit of our time in the bush - wish it could have been a lot longer - we didn't really need a night in Dar at the end however.
We'll be back !
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Keep up the good work" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr F & party
Portugal
"Wonderful 15 days safariing"
I visited Tanzania between 12 Oct 2009 and 27 Oct 2009
"It was a very good holiday. Although we have not visited (yet) the North, the South of Tanzania is still devoided of mass tourism ( although one can already see it coming due to the Zanzibar/Mafia vicinity). Selous and Ruaha are really precious. Animals are still afraid/ cautious of Land Rovers.
Unfortunately, we did see some pouching activity at Mikumi (was reported to the camp manager and Park Rangers) and we sincerely hope that was just for bush meat.
Thank you for another wonderful holiday." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Unfortunately, we did see some pouching activity at Mikumi (was reported to the camp manager and Park Rangers) and we sincerely hope that was just for bush meat.
Thank you for another wonderful holiday." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs P
Kensington
"Wondreful safari and finish with nice dive"
I visited Tanzania between 10 Oct 2009 and 25 Oct 2009
"We had a very good trip and we are very happy to do it with Expert Africa. All the information that Eleanor gave us before our departure on the camps and the parks were very honest and correct. Maybe more clarification was needed on Mafia Marine park entrance fees, but it was also our mistake.
We were very happy to deal with Eleanor and whole Expert Africa team. Thanks." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
We were very happy to deal with Eleanor and whole Expert Africa team. Thanks." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 10 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 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.
