Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Jongomero Camp
Seasonal riverside lodge for prime game viewing
Located along the banks of the seasonal Jongomero River in the south west of Ruaha National Park, southern Tanzania, Jongomero Camp blends in beautifully with its surroundings and is perfectly placed for spectacular animal viewing.
The camp features a bar, lounge, restaurant, pool and an open wooden terrace shaded by a high thatched roof and filled with comfortable sofas and striking furniture made of reclaimed dhow wood. The camp’s eight tented-rooms are built on raised wooden platforms and housed under thatched roofs. Each has it’s own bathroom and a spacious private veranda overlooking the riverbed.
This luxury, secluded camp is nestled in the pure, unadulterated wilderness of the Ruaha National Park and offers two safari activities per day, with game walks, leaving at dawn and then again in the afternoon. These safaris give you the opportunity to see upwards of 560 species of birds, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, impala, eland, hippo, crocodile, lion, leopard, sable and roan antelope, dikdik, greater and lesser kudus, Grants gazelle, honey badgers and wild dog.
Highlights
Two safari activities a day
Fly camping and walking safaris available at additional charge
Laundry service
Use of a communal laptop with internet in the lounge
Note: this camp is closed in April and May
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Places to combine Jongomero Camp with
Namibia
Anderssons at Ongava offers an unforgettable Namibian safari experience imbued with Afro-Mediterranean elegance. This extraordinary lodge invites you to explore nature with unparalleled comfort and style. From the moment sunlight filters through the mopane bush, awakening the landscape, Anderssons promises a seamless blend of relaxation and adventure.
The lodge’s nine suites serve as a harmonious extension of the surrounding environment. Constructed with natural stone and warm wood elements, each suite is a sanctuary of tranquility, featuring climate-controlled interiors and expansive glass frontages that frame the wilderness. Step onto your private viewing deck, where a sweeping 180-degree panorama immerses you in the sights and sounds of Ongava Game Reserve. Wildlife viewing becomes a part of your daily routine as the animals roam freely here, often within view of your suite.
Central to the lodge is a bar and relaxation area that seamlessly integrates with the landscape, overlooking a vibrant waterhole. Here, you can gather in convivial surroundings, sipping cocktails while observing wildlife. Nearby, the Ongava Research Centre invites you to delve into the cutting-edge efforts that drive conservation and expands understanding of African ecology.
Begin a day here with an early morning game drive in an open 4×4 vehicle. For a different perspective, venture into the underground photographic hide, where you can capture intimate moments of wildlife at eye level. Back at the lodge, the infinity-edge pool is a serene oasis that is perfect for cooling off under the African sun. Relax in the library, taking in the tranquil ambiance and panoramic waterhole views.
Tanzania
Rubondo Island lies in the tranquil southwest corner of Lake Victoria in Tanzania and is enveloped in lush subtropical rainforest. The island is a protected sanctuary, teeming with endangered chimpanzees and a wealth of other wildlife.
The camp features eight secluded cottages that sit at the edge of the forest, each crafted from traditional materials to harmonise with the island’s natural beauty. A spacious family unit provides an ideal retreat for larger groups, while every cottage offers a private veranda overlooking the lake.
Wake up to the gentle sounds of the forest: the rustle of leaves, the distant call of a fish eagle and the occasional splash of water as hippos stir in the lake’s shallows. Here sitatunga antelope move silently through the papyrus swamps, bushbuck graze at the forest edges and forest elephants forge trails through dense greenery.
Your mornings might begin with the aroma of fresh coffee, enjoyed as the lake shimmers under the soft morning light. From here you can embark on a variety of adventures. Days on Rubondo Island invite a range of immersive adventures. Trek through the forest in search of chimpanzees, traverse the lake on a boating safari or set off on a guided game drive.
