Usangu Expedition Camp in Ruaha Tanzania with Safari Ambitions
Usangu Expedition Camp in Ruaha Tanzania with Safari Ambitions
Safaris in Ruaha National Park in Tanzania with Safari Ambitions
Usangu Expedition Camp in Ruaha Tanzania with Safari Ambitions
Usangu Expedition Camp
Immersive conservation experience for the adventurous traveller
Set on the outskirts of the Usangu floodplains, deep in the remote southern corner of Ruaha National Park, Usangu Expedition Camp offers an immersive, conservation driven experience for the adventurous traveller.
The camp offers a wide variety of included activities alongside access to ongoing research projects in the Douglas Bell Eco Research Station. For those looking to further enhance this unique experience, there are customised conservation activities tailored to specific interests. With only four beautifully designed tents and full en suite facilities, Usangu Expedition Camp offers an intimate and unforgettably authentic safari experience.
Useful Info:
Open June-November
Children aged 12+
Maximum capacity 8
4 x ensuite tents with bucket showers
Game drives | Boat-based safaris | Walking safaris | Researcher Interaction
Sleep-out experience & star-gazing
Basic Wi-Fi
Authentic, adventurous safari experience
High Season: June-November
Closed: Dec-May (actual dates of closure is weather dependent)
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Why this Camp..?
Usangu Expedition Camp reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with guests praising its remote wilderness experience, high-quality service, outstanding food, and engaging conservation activities. Visitors highlight the exceptional hospitality of the staff, the beautifully constructed tents and facilities, and the unique opportunity to participate in research activities like setting camera traps and identifying wildlife.
Key highlights from reviews:
Remote Wilderness & Wildlife Sightings:Guests consistently describe the camp as offering a true wilderness experience in a remote area of Ruaha National Park, with impressive wildlife sightings including large herds of elephants, sable, roan, topi, zebra, giraffe, eland, and even rarely seen animals like aardwolf and African wild cat through camera trap experiences.
Exceptional Hospitality & Service:The management and staff at Usangu Expedition Camp receive high praise for their friendliness, attentiveness, and genuine smiles, often cited as being among the best in Africa.
Outstanding Food & Dining:Meals are frequently described as outstanding, even considering the camp's remoteness, with options for communal dining around a campfire or surprise bush meals and brunches prepared with fresh ingredients.
Unique Conservation & Research Involvement:A major draw for many guests is the opportunity to engage with conservation efforts, such as setting up camera traps and assisting in identifying captured wildlife images at the on-site research station.
Comfortable & Well-Designed Accommodation:While offering a back-to-basics, wild experience, the camp's tents are described as spacious, comfortable, and well-designed, featuring private verandas and en-suite bathrooms.
Areas for Consideration:Some reviews mention that Wi-Fi is available in main areas but not in tents, emphasizing the camp's focus on disconnecting from technology and embracing the natural environment. It's also noted that the wildlife is still becoming accustomed to human presence, which is part of the "frontier" feel of the camp.
