Designed with exploration in mind, lightness of touch and mobility are central to its purpose.
This camp is the ultimate way for a group of friends or family to get off-grid in little known areas of Tanzania. The experience is adventurous by its very nature, but much of the pleasure is the gentle rhythm that establishes itself on your safari.
Walking in Ruaha slows everything down. You follow the river’s quiet edges, moving through baobabs, jackalberry groves and open bushland where wildlife drifts in from all sides. Tracks, sounds and small details guide the pace, and the dry season sharpens it all — clearer views, concentrated movement, and a feeling of being deeply involved in this vast, little‑visited landscape.
A game drive in Ruaha begins with that familiar flicker of anticipation as you climb into our safari vehicle. Out along the quiet river edges and open bushland, wildlife gathers — elephants, buffalo, plains game, the odd cat moving with purpose. Some moments are lively, others wonderfully still, but all feel deeply connected to this vast landscape.
Stargazing at Charlie is as simple as looking up. With no light, no noise, and nothing but open country around you, the night sky feels impossibly close. Lie back, let your eyes adjust, and watch the stars spill across the darkness — a reminder of just how far from everywhere you are.
Absolutely. Wild, remote and deeply romantic. We believe a safari honeymoon strikes the perfect balance of adventure and calm. No two days are ever the same and what better way to kick off married life.
It depends, some are short hops, others can be full-day journeys. Often, the journey is the experience and can become the ultimate game drive as you traverse different areas of National Parks.
Firstly, you should only tip of you genuinely feel that the service you have received warrants it. Tips are never expected, but always appreciated. Tipping amounts very much depends on your experience but we tend to work with a range of 10-15 US dollars per guest per day. Equally, it's not unusual for a family or group to pitch in slightly below this as a group tip.
Early starts with golden light as the bush awakens, and a fresh cup of coffee by the morning camp fire. Either breakfast in camp or take a bush breakfast to go. Enjoy early morning game drives to observe wildlife before the day gets too hot. In the heat of the day, find a shady spot for a siesta go. After tea, its time for an afternoon foray and sundowners with a view. Evenings are quiet, firelit, and full of stars.
A safari with your family is a magical way to spend quality time with your children, immersed in the wilderness and surrounded by wildlife. Time on safari with your family allows all to disconnect from your busy daily lives. Tailor your family safari with a private guide and vehicle plus make sure you look at family specific properties such as Mkombe's House. When inside the national parks, most camps have age restrictions with 8+ being a general guide.
Much depends on the age of your children, if on the young side then we'd advise not trying to cram too much in to your days but plan your safari in bitesize chunks bringing new excitement around every corner.
Yes we do have WI-FI at our camps - in the most remote locations the Wi-Fi can be limited to your tent or the main mess. We try to keep wi-fi in the tents so the mess and lounge area continue to be social and communal areas.
Usually it is 15kg per person in a soft-sided bag. This is not a hard and fast rule so do check with your tour operator or aviation company. These are small bush planes, and is a good way of making sure you pack light.
We advise against drinking the tap water in Tanzania and as such, we provide safe drinking water in all camps and vehicles so guests can remain well hydrated throughout their trip.