Vuma Hills Tented Camp, Mikumi National Park, Tanzania

A Tented Camp in Tanzania

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Location Mikumi National Park, Tanzania
Starting from US$ 285 Per Person Per Night

Camp Details

5.0 / 51 rating

Vuma Hills Tented Camp sees elegance seamlessly blend with the wilderness of Tanzania’s Mikumi National Park. Perched above the lush forest canopy, this small camp offers breathtaking views of the wildlife-spotted grasslands below. Awaken to the sounds of the African bush, and embark on show-stopping game drives that showcase the park’s rich wildlife, including tree-climbing lion, leopard, and puku antelope. Whether visiting during the dry season or the vibrant wet months, Vuma Hills Tented Camp remains a sanctuary for adventurers seeking an unforgettable wildlife safari in East Africa.

Nestled in the luscious forests of the Vuma Mountains, Vuma Hills Tented Camp offers a comfortable escape with 16 spacious tents perched on wooden decks. Overlooking the breathtaking safari plains of Mikumi National Park and featuring elegantly furnished en-suite tents complete with shaded verandas, this unfenced camp provides an exceptional experience for those seeking a tent with a view in Tanzania. Ideal for an exclusive safari to Tanzania, Vuma Hills Tented Camp combines the thrill of wildlife sightings with the serenity of nature, making it a perfect retreat after a day’s scenic game drive.

WHY CHOOSE VUMA HILLS TENTED CAMP?

  • The little-known Mikumi National Park is well stocked with big game and a wide variety of birds, all set in beautiful golden grasslands, against a backdrop of Uluguru Mountains and Mikumi Hills.
  • Guided walks cover all aspects of the Park, its insects, spore, footprints, plants and anecdotal stories.
  • The Tanzanian landscape includes several small isolated mountain ranges. Each of these has a unique mixture of habitats and animal species and none more so than the Udzungwa Mountains National Park.

Vuma Hills questions

What is the setting?

The camp sits in the forests of the Vuma Mountains, perched above the canopy with views over the grasslands of Mikumi below. There are 16 spacious tents on wooden decks, elegantly furnished, en suite and with shaded verandas. The camp is unfenced.

What will we see in Mikumi?

Mikumi is little known but well stocked, with tree-climbing lion, leopard and puku antelope among the draws, set in golden grasslands against the Uluguru Mountains and Mikumi Hills. Guided walks cover the smaller detail too, from insects and spoor to footprints, plants and stories.

When is the best time to go?

The camp is presented as rewarding in both the dry season and the wetter months. Rates start from US$285 per person per night for June, November to December and January to May, rising to US$310 for July to October and the festive period.

Activities
Game Drives
Guided Walks
Birding

Vuma Hills Tented Camp Rates, Activities & Amenities

Rates
YearSeasonTypeRates
2026 - 2027 1 July - 31 October; 24 December - 31 December; 1 January 2027 - 4 January 2027 US $ 310
2026 - 2027 1 June – 30 June; 1 November - 23 December; 5 January 2027 - 31 May 2027 US $ 285
2027 - 2028 1 July - 31 October; 24 December 2027 - 4 January 2028 US $ 310
2027 - 2028 1 June - 30 June; 1 November - 23 December; 5 January 2028 – 31 May 2028 US $ 285

Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.

Inclusions

Vuma Hills Tented camp Game Package rates include: Bed, breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner.

Vuma Hills questions

What is the setting?

The camp sits in the forests of the Vuma Mountains, perched above the canopy with views over the grasslands of Mikumi below. There are 16 spacious tents on wooden decks, elegantly furnished, en suite and with shaded verandas. The camp is unfenced.

What will we see in Mikumi?

Mikumi is little known but well stocked, with tree-climbing lion, leopard and puku antelope among the draws, set in golden grasslands against the Uluguru Mountains and Mikumi Hills. Guided walks cover the smaller detail too, from insects and spoor to footprints, plants and stories.

When is the best time to go?

The camp is presented as rewarding in both the dry season and the wetter months. Rates start from US$285 per person per night for June, November to December and January to May, rising to US$310 for July to October and the festive period.

Activities
Game Drives
Guided Walks
Birding
Child Policy

Children 5 and under are complimentary.

Children 6-14 half of adult rate if sharing with 2 adults.
Bookings with children 8 and under must book a private vehicle.

Children are the responsibility of their parents/guardians at all times, no child activities/babysitting offered in safari camps.

Vuma Hills questions

What is the setting?

The camp sits in the forests of the Vuma Mountains, perched above the canopy with views over the grasslands of Mikumi below. There are 16 spacious tents on wooden decks, elegantly furnished, en suite and with shaded verandas. The camp is unfenced.

What will we see in Mikumi?

Mikumi is little known but well stocked, with tree-climbing lion, leopard and puku antelope among the draws, set in golden grasslands against the Uluguru Mountains and Mikumi Hills. Guided walks cover the smaller detail too, from insects and spoor to footprints, plants and stories.

When is the best time to go?

The camp is presented as rewarding in both the dry season and the wetter months. Rates start from US$285 per person per night for June, November to December and January to May, rising to US$310 for July to October and the festive period.

Activities
Game Drives
Guided Walks
Birding
Activities
Game Drives
Guided Walks
Birding
Amenities
Eco-Friendly
Running Water
Electricity

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