Ruaha River Lodge

The Great Ruaha River is the lifeline of the Park; we can offer you the privilege of your own riverside 'banda' designed to blend seamlessly into the surroundings. The local stone and thatch room has minimal impact on the environment and game viewing from your veranda is a relaxing and enthralling option.

Ruaha lies in the convergence zone where northern and southern hemisphere mammals and migrant birds overlap. This results in an overwhelming number of different bird species (488 recorded species nearly half that found in the entire country) and over 1400 plant species which lead to a correspondingly large number of mammals.

The vast area of the park (13000km2) varies between mountains and escarpments, grassland plains, rocky kopjes and riverine areas. With such a choice of habitat it is not surprising that a wide diversity of mammal species make Ruaha their home.

ROOM & SUITE TYPES:

20 rooms with either twin beds or a double bed. Additional beds can be added. The ensuite bathroom has a shower, toilet and wash basin with solar-heated hot water. The rooms are protected with mosquito gauze on the windows.

FOOD & WINE:

Food is prepared from fresh produce from there Highland farm.

A full English breakfast is complimented by freshly baked cinnamon bread, fresh fruit, tea and coffee.-Lunch is a cold buffet with a selection of meats, pastries or pizzas and salads, followed by a dessert. Dinner is a three course meal with a vegetarian option. Any special dietary requirements should be made known at the time of booking.

FACILITIES:

Recently remodeled facilities are the perfect blend of exotic safari achitecture, comfort, and rugged beauty.

ACTIVITIES:

Game drives are taken in specially adapted open 4 WD vehicles. The seating is tiered to maximise visibility for each passenger. Each car is extremely well-maintained and is equipped with a two-way radio. Game drives are led by an experienced guide with a driver. Refreshments are served on longer excursions and a packed lunch can be taken on a full days game drive. Game drives usually follow the pattern of a full mornings drive returning to the Lodge for lunch and an afternoon siesta, followed by a shorter evening drive starting at 4pm. A full days drive can also be taken.

We also organize unforgettable African safari to Tanzania National parks and Zanzibar beach holidays as well as Kilimanjaro Climbing