LOCATION: Ruaha National Park is one of the world's most pristine, off-the-beaten-track wildlife havens and a true African wilderness. This park is home to an abundance of wildlife, set within a diverse and interesting landscape punctuated with gigantic baobab trees, rocky hills, open grass plains and miombo forest. Located far off the obvious tourist circuit in the South of Tanzania.

SETTING: The camp is set along the banks of the Jongomero River, with vantage points from public spaces and tents offering the chance to observe elephants, kudus, baboons, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.

ACCOMMODATION:  Each of the stylish ten tents is perched on a wooden deck beneath a stunning Makuti thatched roof, spanning approximately 550 sq ft. Relax on the private wooden deck, complete with a cozy daybed, perfect for unwinding after or before your safari adventure. One extra bed for a child can be added and bedding can also be converted to twin beds. Bed linen, bathrobes and bathroom amenities are all organic.

HIGHLIGHTS: I was impressed by the remote setting far from any other camps, the exceptional natural beauty of Ruaha, the prolific wildlife and the one-of-a-king Thermal Bush Spa set in the middle of nowhere!

ACTIVITIES: Morning and afternoon or full-day game drives with a private guide and vehicle, walking safari (seasonal from July to mid December, from 16 years old), Night safaris and bathing in natural pools of volcanic hot springs water at our Bush Thermal Spa (drinks, towels & sunbeds). Optional activities at an extra cost include Fly Camping (seasonal July 15th - November 15th / from 16 years old- minimum 2 guests), Laba Jongomero Bush Thermal Spa Treatments and Hot-air Balloon Safari  (ca. June 15th to October 31st).

CHILD POLICY:  Minimum age is 5 years 

• 2 adults (full adult rate) + 1 child free of charge in the same tent.

• 1 adult (full adult rate) + 1 child (50% of full adult rate) in the same tent.

• From 16 years plus , 1 child on his own in a room is permitted: full adult rate applies

• One adult (of or above 16 years) with one or two other children in the same tent: 1st child: adult rate / 2nd & 3rd child: 50% of adult rate/ Max 3 children per tent.

GETTING THERE: Guests will be collected by vehicle at Jongomero Airstrip, which is 5 minutes drive from camp. Coastal Aviation, Auric and Safari Airlink fly to Jongomero Airstrip from Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Seronera or Zanzibar, Nyerere and Mafia. Approximate flight time from Dar es Salaam is between 1 hour 20 mins and 2 hours 30 mins (depending on type of aircraft and number of stops).

OPEN: June 1st – March 14th (closed March 15th to May 31st).

Laba Jongomero Website

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