Topi Fly-in Safari: Day-by-day

Personal and professional service make Siwandu Camp stand out – plus a lakeside location, beautiful rooms and delicious food. Miombo bush, a grove of palms and a lakeside setting give a park-like feel to the camp, where plenty of thought underpins each visit. From the professional but warm welcome on arrival to the banter with the staff and guides, Siwandu sets out to make its guests feel special.

Thirteen spacious tented rooms overlooking Lake Nzerakera boast views from every aspect. Separated to maximise privacy, their large lounging decks front and back invite you to relax and savour the surrounding bush, watching wildlife graze along the lakeshore.

Interiors are cool and stylish with sizeable beds and overhead fans, whilst outdoors, open-air solar powered showers wash away the day’s dust.

The service is exceptional, from the delicious meals taken either as breakfast in the bush, lunch on the lake, or beautifully laid out under the stars, to the expert guiding where you are subtly taught more than you realise.

"Excellent in every regard...We felt we were treated like royalty our entire stay"

Mr & Mrs WWfromLondon

Arrived 1 Sep 2024, 4 nights

Drive through woodlands and across open plains in well-thought-out open-sided vehicles, take a slow-paced walk to immerse yourself in nature, or boat past crocodile-heaped islands and wading storks, all in the company of a knowledgeable and engaging guide. Siwandu is truly a place to appreciate. See our full report on Siwandu

Stylish and with a slightly colonial edge, Jongomero Camp is similar to its sister camp Siwandu. It has smooth and seamless service and plenty of luxury, but despite this, Jongomero has retained a real sense of wilderness. Located in the far south of Ruaha National Park, Jongomero is a long way from any other camp. This part of Ruaha is both quiet and spectacular − it's a real wilderness experience. It is extremely unlikely that you will come across any other vehicles while on safari around Jongomero.

"it was our favourite place during our honeymoon."

Mr & Mrs B.fromHolland

Arrived 18 Jul 2022, 3 nights

Jongomero's standards of service, food and comfort are very high, and you can certainly expect very good guiding. Its game densities aren't quite as high as some of the areas further east, but there is still very good wilidlife here. So if you're looking for a wilderness experience, this could be a good choice – especially when combined with the option to fly-camp. See our full report on Jongomero Camp