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This established family-owned lodge sits amid bushland and rocky outcrops on the banks of the Ruaha River.
In a stunning riverside setting and, to make the most of the landscape, the Ruaha River Lodge is divided into two locations.The Ruaha National Park is known for its biodiversity. Daily game drives in open-sided 4x4 vehicles and walking safaris are accompanied by expert local guides who know the wildlife-rich area inside-out.
The lodge is set amongst a riverine acacia forest and accommodation is in the form of 24 bandas. Bi-fold doors open on to a deck where you can sit and watch the wildlife drawn to the river setting.
Why we love Ruaha River Lodge
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Ruaha has the largest biodiversity of flora and fauna in any of Tanzania's national parks
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You will be sharing your remote wilderness setting with an abundance of wildlife with elephants and hippos regular lodge visitors
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The lodge has been run by the same family for over 40 years
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In the late afternoon, sipping sundowners on the banks of the river is a magical experience
Rooms
Accommodation is in spacious stone and thatch bandas, split between the two locations.
Inside the bandas, you’ll find a sitting area, writing desk and a large bathroom, and to the front there’s a large deck to make the most of the views.
- en suite bathroom
- solar water heating
- laRge deck
Facilities
On the riverbank there’s a long thatched dining banda, which offers ideal game watching at breakfast time when wildlife including elephants gathers to drink. Here you’ll also find a fire pit and a comfy seating area. The second dining area is set up on the kopje on a bend in the river just above the resident pod of hippo, offering fabulous views both up and down the river.
What's Included
Lodge Package • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the dining areas • 2 shared game drives each day • Laundry • Airstrip transfers • Park fees.
As well as daily game drives and walking safaris in Ruaha National Park, you can take a pair of binoculars and watch the prolific birdlife along the river or simply sit in camp and see which wildlife passes through.
Solar energy and generators provide power to the camp. To reduce the impact on their remote surroundings, electricity is not provided 24 hours a day. Food at the lodge is locally sourced as much as possible, with fruit and vegetables flown in from the family farm.
The lodge is closed during April and May.
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