Kigelia Ruaha Camp Tanzania
Kigelia Ruaha Camp Tanzania is a luxury bush camp set on the banks of the Ifuguru Sand River, set beneath the boughs of the Kigelia Africana also known as the (sausage tree) in the Eastern Region Of Ruaha National Park.
Scheduled or Charter flight land at the Msembe airstrip which is the nearest airstrip followed by a 45-minute drive to the camp. Kigelia Camp is located in one of the best areas for wildlife in Ruaha National Park, with large herds of elephants, numerous sightings of big cats, and prolific birdlife.
Kigelia Camp is a well-designed camp and is perfectly located for game viewing within Ruaha National Park. The area around the camp is particularly good for wildlife, but the black cotton soils here mean their wet season closed period can be longer than some other camps in Ruaha.

Kigelia Ruaha Camp Tanzania has 6 tents furnished with locally crafted wooden furniture and en suite bathrooms with a wonderful safari-style outdoor bucket shower. One of the tents is the family tent which has two adjoining bedrooms.
There is a camp kitchen, dining tent, free WI-FI, and campfire. Kigelia has indoor and outdoor dining as well as fire-side sundowners in the shade of kigelia trees. Bush breakfasts are also provided.
Ruaha is believed to have a high concentration of elephants than any national park in East Africa. It is also a place where, magnificent mammals like Kudu (both Greater and Lesser), Sable, and Roan antelopes can easily be spotted in Miombo woodland.
The male Kudu have beautiful spiraled horns while the male Sable antelope have impressive curved horns. The park is also a habitat for endangered wild dogs. Other animals in the park include lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, elands, impalas, bat-eared foxes, and Jackals.
Activities available from Kigelia Ruaha include; game drives, Birding, and walking safaris. Kigelia’s lovely location is also an attractive spot for local birdlife and many an early morning or afternoon can be spent wandering around camp with a pair of binoculars to see what’s around.
Kigelia Ruaha Camp Accommodation Rates
Kigelia Ruaha Camp Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;
Shared Camp – Full Board Accommodation + Drinks (except Champagne and premium wines) + Laundry & Tourism Development Levy
Full Board Accommodation In a Shared CampKigelia Ruaha Camp – 6 Tents (Inclusive of 1 Family Tent) |
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Dates From |
Dates To | Single Room (1 Guest) |
Double Room (2 Guests) |
Child Aged |
5th Jan 2023 |
31st May 2023 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
1st Jun 2023 | 30th Jun 2023 | 750 US Dollars | 1,150 US Dollars |
350 US Dollars |
1st Jul 2023 |
31st Oct 2023 | US Dollars | US Dollars | US Dollars |
1st Nov 2023 | 20th Dec 2023 | 750 US Dollars | 1,150 US Dollars |
350 US Dollars |
21st Dec 2023 |
4th Jan 2024 | 870 US Dollars | 1,250 US Dollars | 380 US Dollars |
Notes
* Minimum 2-night stay at Nomad Kigelia Ruaha Camp
* Tanapa and NCAA park activity fees need to be added separately
* Nearest airstrip – Msembe airstrip – 45 minutes drive to the camp
* Private Camp Car & Guide – Per Vehicle per Day – 475 US Dollars
* Shared Camp Car & Guide – Per Person per Day (Adult & Child Rate) – 125 US Dollars
* NB; Game Drives, Walking, Bush meals & Sundowners are Only included when guests are using the camp vehicle
Exclusive Use of Kigelia Ruaha Camp Rate includes;
Full Board Accommodation + Drinks (except Champagne and premium wines) + Laundry & Tourism Development Levy
Exclusive Camp Use – Full Board Accommodation6 Tents – (Inclusive of 1 Family Tent) – Maximum of 14 Guests |
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Dates From | Dates To | Per Camp |
Additional Guest |
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5th Jan 2023 |
31st May 2023 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
1st Jun 2023 | 30th Jun 2023 | 4,700 US Dollars | 1-8 Guests |
350 US Dollars |
1st Jul 2023 |
31st Oct 2023 | 5,200 US Dollars | 1-10 Guests | 370 US Dollars |
1st Nov 2023 | 20th Dec 2023 | 4,700 US Dollars | 1-8 Guests |
350 US Dollars |
21st Dec 2023 |
4th Jan 2024 | 5,200 US Dollars | 1-10 Guests | 370 US Dollars |
Notes
* Minimum 2-night stay at Nomad Kigelia Ruaha Camp
* Tanapa and NCAA park activity fees need to be added separately
* Nearest airstrip – Msembe airstrip – 45 minutes drive to the camp
* Private Camp Car & Guide – Per Vehicle per Day – 475 US Dollars
* NB; Game Drives, Walking, Bush meals & Sundowners are Only included when guests are using the camp vehicle
Rates Exclude;
* Flights
* Bush meals
* AMREF Evacuation Cover
* Ruaha National Park fees
* Transfers to the nearest airstrip
* Gratuities and shop purchases
* Champagne and premium wines
* Park entry, park overnight, and park activity fees
* Game Drives, Walking, Bush meals & Sundowners are Only included when guests are using the camp vehicle
National Park/ Conservation Area Fees
* Ruaha National Park fees – Adult 35 US Dollars & Child 16 years – 12 US Dollars
* Overnight Fees Per night – Adult 59 US Dollars & Child 16 years – 12 US Dollars
* Night Game Drives Park Fees –Adult 59 US Dollars & Child 16 years – 30 US Dollars
* Activity Park Fees Game Package Only – Both for Shared & Private (Per 24 hours) – Adult 14 US Dollars & Child 16 years – 10 US Dollars
Check-in – Check-out Time
* Rooms will be available from 1300hrs on the day of arrival. Early check-in will be subject to the manager’s discretion on the day of arrival
* Rooms must be vacated by 1000hrs. Clients wishing to keep their rooms for longer will be charged 75% of the room rate in the High Season and 50% in the Low Season
Children’s Rates & Policy
* The minimum age is 8 years to 21 years
* Child park entry and camping/concession fees apply for up to 16 years
* Children aged 12 years and under must share a room or family tent/room with an adult
* Children under 12 years are not permitted to walk, chimp, or fly camp due to safety reasons
* A child occupying a single room will be charged at the full adult rate plus a single supplement
Family Rooms & Triple – Family rooms sleep 2 Adults and 2 Children
* The camp can accommodate up to two triples in each camp – the third bed in a room is suitable for up to 16 years only and we do not allow 3 adults in a triple
Booking & Reservations Kigelia Ruaha Camp Tanzania Contact
Mobile: + 254-721-242-711
WhatsApp: +254-721-242-711
Reservations: +254 718-179-967
Email: info@africanspicesafaris.com
Website: https://africanspicesafaris.com