Perfectly located in the heart of the Ruaha bush
Only disturbed by the majestic elephant visitors, the understated and tranquil luxury safari camp of Kigelia is hidden away in the beating eastern heart of Ruaha National Park. With its wonderful location, those who stay at Kigelia for their tailor-made Tanzania safari holidays will lose themselves in nature and will undoubtedly encounter some of the greatest mammals of Africa.
Set beneath the boughs of Sausage Trees lies six charming and airy en-suite tents, where each room is built on the edge of the dry riverbed and equipped with safari-style bucket showers. The tents feature their own exclusive star beds, so you can sleepout under a canopy of a million stars and listen to the sounds of the night wildlife coming alive.
Perfectly positioned in one of the best areas for wildlife in Ruaha National Park, you can truly immerse yourself in the epic wilderness of the African bush with bush walks and 4×4 game drives, all of which are led by an experienced Nomad guide. With a stay at Kigelia, you can expect to see larges herds of elephant, an array of big cats as well as some of the most prolific birdlife of Tanzania.
Kigelia, Ruaha National Park
Kigelia, at a glance
- A perfectly positioned safari camp within Ruaha National Park
- Choice of six spacious and airy tents beneath the shady boughs of Sausage Trees
- En-suite bathroom, safari-style bucket showers and flush loos
- Simple comfort with locally-crafted, pale wood furniture
- Game viewing from your own terrace
- Each tent has its own private star bed to sleepout under the stars
- Great for families, with one large family safari tent available
- Open from June to March
For leisure and pleasure
- Embark on an exciting bush walk
- Discover the incredible wildlife of Ruaha National Park on 4×4 day and night game drives with a Nomad guide
- Fantastic opportunity to watch exotic birdlife, without leaving the camp
Always ready to help whenever needed, with prompt, reliable support and a service that runs smoothly from start to finish.
Excellent service throughout, with impressive knowledge of the regions we were travelling to, making the whole experience smooth and well planned.
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