Highlights
- Remote location in the Ruaha National Park
- Small and intimate bush camp
- Dinners outdoors or indoors in the mess tent
- Wildlife photography
- Night drive wildlife viewing
- Game viewing and lion sightings
Information
- Lodge type; Tented Safari Camp
- Location; Ruaha National Park
- Lodge size; 6 Tented Suites
- Recommended stay; 3-7 nights
Kwihala Is One Of Ruaha National Park's Best-Kept Secrets, An Exclusive Safari Camp Experience
Set deep in the bush of Ruaha National Park, Kwihala Camp by Asilia Africa offers guests an intimate and exclusive safari experience within the largest National Park in Tanzania. The Ruaha offers plentiful wildlife and birdlife sightings, all within an environment that is remote and wild, with very few other visitors to bump into.
Kwihala is set amongst towering baobabs and dense forests and offers up that exclusive safari experience that everyone is after at a very reasonable price point.
Highlights of a safari here include; lions, known for hunting giraffes, buffalo and even elephants, walking safaris and night drives and, of course, finishing the day off with a glass of wine in hand, sitting next to a roaring fire.
Kwihala comes highly recommended by us here at Uyaphi.com.
Rooms and Suites
Accommodation at Kwihala Camp is based around six large tented suites (canvas tents), all with en-suite bathroom facilities, safari bucket showers and flushing toilets.
Double beds and twin beds are available in the large bedrooms; all beds are draped in mosquito netting.
A private verandah offers guests the chance to sit back and relax while watching the surrounding wildlife and birdlife pass by.
Cuisine and Wine
All meals are prepared in-house, from fresh bread and cakes to salads and sorbets; the talented team in the kitchen will no doubt impress all visitors.
Breakfast is either a packed picnic option when on longer morning game drives or a cooked brunch on return. Lunches are light and delicious, while dinners are a three-course affair served in the dry river bed or indoors in the rainy season.
Most special dietary requirements are catered for with advance notice.
Facilities
Kwihala Camp is designed in homage to those old expedition camps of yesteryear with a tented lounge and indoor dining area; this is the social heart of the camp. It is here that you gather in the morning and afternoons just before game drives or simply sit back a read a book from the small library.
The outdoor area in front of the tented lounge is where you sit under a blanket of African stars around a fire, sharing stories about the day's activities.
WiFi is available through the tented lounge and indoor dining area.
Activities
Daily safaris activities in the Ruaha National Park are based around morning and afternoon game drives, as well as night drives and walking safari options. All in all, one is in for a right royal treat as the reserve offers up incredible wildlife sightings.
The greater Ruaha area is thought to be home to a tenth of the entire world’s wild lion population.
For those with an interest in photography, Kwihala Camp offers a specially designed photographic safari vehicle that is available for hire.
Birders will be glad to hear that around 570 bird species have been recorded in the area.
Child Friendly
Kwihala Camp does welcome families with children over the age of five years, but please bear in mind that activities for younger children are not available. We would advise that one look at ten years and older when staying here.
Suitable meal options are available for even the fussiest of eaters.`
A family suite is available for families up to four in size, as well as a private vehicle option at an additional cost to you.
In Conclusion
Kwihala Camp by Asilia Africa offers an intimate and exclusive safari experience that is perfect for those looking to explore the Ruaha National Park, Tanzania.
This intimate and exclusive safari camp offers guests plenty of wildlife sightings, including lions, within a remote and wild environment. With only six tented suites available, Kwihala is perfect for those looking for an unforgettable safari experience without having to break the bank.
With plentiful wildlife sightings all within a remote environment, this camp comes highly recommended by us here at Uyaphi.com!
From US$ 520.00 per person
Kwihala Camp Rates
Per person per night sharing
Rates are in US Dollars
*Rates may vary according to season
- Full board accommodation
- All house drinks (except champagne)
- Game drives, night drives, guided walks
- Transfers to/from nearest airstrip and to/from Kwihala Camp
- Limited laundry service
- Park fees, camping fees and other fees specified
- Transfers other than to/from nearest airstrip or Kwihala Camp
- Flying doctors/medical evacuation insurance
- Flights & airport taxes
- Gratuities
- Items of personal nature
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