Tanzania Camps & Lodges
Kigelia Ruaha, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
A Luxury Tented Camp in Tanzania
Camp Details
Kigelia Ruaha is located in the best wildlife area of Ruaha National Park, on the banks of the Ifiguru seasonal sand river.
The accommodation has six large safari tents with comfortable beds, wide verandahs and thatch roofs. Traditional safari en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and outdoor safari style bucket showers under the stars. Hot and cold water on demand and provided as and when requested. One large family tent with two en-suite tented bedrooms under one thatch roof.
WHY CHOOSE KIGELIA RUAHA?
- A remote park with fabulous game, particularly big cats, vast herds of elephant, greater & lesser kudu.
- Very few camps, wonderful scenery—including epic baobab trees studding the open plains.
- Open vehicles, walking safaris and great birding.
Questions about Kigelia Ruaha
Where exactly does the camp sit in Ruaha?
Kigelia is in the best wildlife area of the park, on the banks of the Ifiguru seasonal sand river. Ruaha has very few camps for its size, with big cats, vast elephant herds, greater and lesser kudu, and baobabs studding the open plains.
Is there room for a family here?
Yes, one large family tent holds two en-suite tented bedrooms under a single thatch roof. The other six are large safari tents with wide verandahs, thatch roofs, flush toilets and outdoor bucket showers under the stars, with hot and cold water on demand. The minimum age is eight.
What is included, and can we walk?
Walking safaris are offered here alongside game drives in open vehicles and birding. Rates from US$615 per person per night cover full board, shared activities including bush walks, bush picnics and sundowners, scheduled road transfers to Msembe airstrip, drinks other than champagne and premium wines, and laundry.
Activities
Kigelia Ruaha Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 Jun - 31 Oct | – | US $ 780 |
| 2025 - 2026 | 01 - 15 Jun; 01 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 | – | US $ 725 |
| 2026 | 15 Jun - 31 Oct | – | US $ 660 |
| 2026 | 01 - 14 Jun; Nov - Feb 2027 | – | US $ 615 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Kigelia Ruaha rates include: Fullboard accommodation, activities on a shared basis: game drives, bush walks, bush picnics, sundowners; scheduled road transfers to/from Msembe (Ruaha) airstrip; drinks (except champagne & premium wines); laundry.
Questions about Kigelia Ruaha
Where exactly does the camp sit in Ruaha?
Kigelia is in the best wildlife area of the park, on the banks of the Ifiguru seasonal sand river. Ruaha has very few camps for its size, with big cats, vast elephant herds, greater and lesser kudu, and baobabs studding the open plains.
Is there room for a family here?
Yes, one large family tent holds two en-suite tented bedrooms under a single thatch roof. The other six are large safari tents with wide verandahs, thatch roofs, flush toilets and outdoor bucket showers under the stars, with hot and cold water on demand. The minimum age is eight.
What is included, and can we walk?
Walking safaris are offered here alongside game drives in open vehicles and birding. Rates from US$615 per person per night cover full board, shared activities including bush walks, bush picnics and sundowners, scheduled road transfers to Msembe airstrip, drinks other than champagne and premium wines, and laundry.
Activities
Child Policy
The minimum age at Kigelia Ruaha is 8 years.
Questions about Kigelia Ruaha
Where exactly does the camp sit in Ruaha?
Kigelia is in the best wildlife area of the park, on the banks of the Ifiguru seasonal sand river. Ruaha has very few camps for its size, with big cats, vast elephant herds, greater and lesser kudu, and baobabs studding the open plains.
Is there room for a family here?
Yes, one large family tent holds two en-suite tented bedrooms under a single thatch roof. The other six are large safari tents with wide verandahs, thatch roofs, flush toilets and outdoor bucket showers under the stars, with hot and cold water on demand. The minimum age is eight.
What is included, and can we walk?
Walking safaris are offered here alongside game drives in open vehicles and birding. Rates from US$615 per person per night cover full board, shared activities including bush walks, bush picnics and sundowners, scheduled road transfers to Msembe airstrip, drinks other than champagne and premium wines, and laundry.
Activities
Activities
Amenities
Map
Reviews
Read Kigelia Ruaha Reviews on TripAdvisor
Gallery
Video
Other Recommended Camps
Charlie, Ruaha, Tanzania
Usangu Expedition Camp, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Kokoko Camp, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Ikuka Safari Camp, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Asanja Ndembo Ruaha Camp, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Ruaha River Lodge, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Laba Jongomero, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Jabali Private House, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
