Tanzania Camps & Lodges
Ikuka Safari Camp, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
A Tented Camp in Tanzania
Camp Details
Perched on the edge of the Mwagusi escarpment, commanding spectacular views across the Ruaha valley, Ikuka offers a classic luxury wilderness experience. Comprised of just 7 beautifully appointed rooms, each with its own panoramic vista of the Ruaha wilderness. Ikuka offers a compelling insight into the dramatic wilds of Ruaha and Tanzania.
Escape other travellers and explore one of the continent’s remotest and game-rich parks. Ikuka is an exclusive owner run and managed camp in Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park, ensuring a personal and private safari experience. Offering the conscientious traveller an opportunity to enjoy some of Africa’s most incredible landscapes and wildlife rich area in the knowledge that their stay is also supporting the local communities and protects the area’s ecological heritage.
WHY CHOOSE IKUKA SAFARI CAMP?
- Connect with nature with understated lavishness
- Luxuriate in intoxicating views across the Ruaha valley.
- A truly wild escape of exclusive indulgence.
- An authentic African safari experience.
Questions about Ikuka
What is the view like?
The camp is perched on the edge of the Mwagusi escarpment, commanding views across the Ruaha valley, and each of the rooms has its own panorama of the wilderness. It is the position rather than the decoration that people remember.
How large is the camp?
Just seven rooms, owner-run and owner-managed, which keeps the experience personal and private. Ruaha is one of the continent's remotest and most game-rich parks, so there is little competition for sightings once you are out.
When is it open, and what about children?
Published rates run from June through to mid-March, with the highest rates from July to October and over the festive period, starting at US$780 per person per night. Children from seven are welcome, and a single child in their own room pays the adult rate with no single supplement. Rates include full board, shared game drives, house drinks, Msembe airstrip transfers and laundry.
Activities
Ikuka Safari Camp Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 01 July-31 October, 20 December 2026 – 05 January 2027 | – | US $ 995 |
| 2026 | June; November, 01-19 December, 06 January 2027– 15 March 2027 | – | US $ 780 |
| 2027 | 01 July-31 October, 20 December 2027 – 05 January 2028 | – | US $ 1050 |
| 2027 | June; November, 01-19 December, 06 January 2028– 15 March 2028 | – | US $ 820 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Ikuka Safari Camp rates include: Full board accommodation, shared game drives, house drinks (except champagne & premium wines, airstrip transfers (Msembe airstrip) & laundry.
Questions about Ikuka
What is the view like?
The camp is perched on the edge of the Mwagusi escarpment, commanding views across the Ruaha valley, and each of the rooms has its own panorama of the wilderness. It is the position rather than the decoration that people remember.
How large is the camp?
Just seven rooms, owner-run and owner-managed, which keeps the experience personal and private. Ruaha is one of the continent's remotest and most game-rich parks, so there is little competition for sightings once you are out.
When is it open, and what about children?
Published rates run from June through to mid-March, with the highest rates from July to October and over the festive period, starting at US$780 per person per night. Children from seven are welcome, and a single child in their own room pays the adult rate with no single supplement. Rates include full board, shared game drives, house drinks, Msembe airstrip transfers and laundry.
Activities
Child Policy
Child park entry fees and concession fees are for children 15 years and under. One single child in own room pays adult rate (no single supplement). Children from 7 years are welcome.
Questions about Ikuka
What is the view like?
The camp is perched on the edge of the Mwagusi escarpment, commanding views across the Ruaha valley, and each of the rooms has its own panorama of the wilderness. It is the position rather than the decoration that people remember.
How large is the camp?
Just seven rooms, owner-run and owner-managed, which keeps the experience personal and private. Ruaha is one of the continent's remotest and most game-rich parks, so there is little competition for sightings once you are out.
When is it open, and what about children?
Published rates run from June through to mid-March, with the highest rates from July to October and over the festive period, starting at US$780 per person per night. Children from seven are welcome, and a single child in their own room pays the adult rate with no single supplement. Rates include full board, shared game drives, house drinks, Msembe airstrip transfers and laundry.
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