Ruaha River Lodge
By Tanzania’s mighty Ruaha River, this superb lodge offers gameviewing by vehicle and even from the verandas of its 24 stone and thatch guest chalets.
Situated on one of the most stunning stretches of Tanzania’s mighty Ruaha River, this superb lodge offers gameviewing from your personal veranda. Guests are accommodated in 24 stone and thatch chalets scattered along the riverbank, containing romantic canopied beds and large bathrooms with twin basins.
Choose from two dining areas in the main lodge – one facing the river with a firepit, and the other sited atop a large kopje, providing an ideal setting for sundowner drinks. It’s also possible to enjoy a meal in the privacy of your own veranda or to eat out in the bush.
Activities offered by Ruaha River Lodge include game drives in open vehicles led by trained, experienced guides, many who have years of experience in the park. Guests can also fly camp for two nights at minimum in the dry season, accompanied by a host, guide and chef.
Location
How to get to Ruaha River Lodge
There are daily scheduled flights from Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar into Msembe, which is the closest airstrip to Ruaha River Lodge.
Activities at Ruaha River Lodge
- Game drives
- Fly camping
- Bush dining and sundowner drinks
*Some activities are available at extra cost.
Ruaha River Lodge Highlights
- An evocative riverside lodge in the wild, unspoilt Ruaha National Park
- Gameviewing from your private veranda
- Opportunities for exceptional wildlife viewing
- Over 530 recorded species of bird and many types of game
- Fly camping option in this vast and varied park
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