Very few people have been to Ugalla and you're likely to have the entire park to yourselves. Charlie fits this pioneering landscape perfectly.

This new National Park is raw, nuanced country — floodplains, palm forests, shifting river channels and wide, quiet woodlands. Charlie is a wonderful option for exploring this lesser know location: light on its feet, able to follow conditions, explore on foot, and settle into places shaped by weather, tracks, and movement. Wildlife here rewards curiosity rather than checklist thinking, making Charlie the ideal way to understand how a young wilderness evolves season by season.

Ugalla is where Charlie truly comes into its own between mid July and mid October; pioneering landscape and exploration at your fingertips.

UGALLA NATIONAL PARK

Pioneering safari, totally off-grid

Our step into Ugalla is a conscious step back to our roots as safari pioneers, because while the world may have changed, the things that make a safari exceptional haven’t.

Designed with exploration in mind, lightness of touch and mobility are central to its purpose. Charlie can get into - and around - some of Tanzania’s least explored wilderness areas - Ugalla is certainly that. Places where we have the freedom to be truly flexible. To be alone, but connected in ways we may have forgotten.

UGALLA NATIONAL PARK

Have the place to yourself

Ugalla is one of Tanzania’s last true frontiers—a vast, little‑visited National Park of floodplains, palm forests and shifting river channels. Few people have ever explored it, giving the place a rare, pioneering feel. Wildlife moves quietly here, shaped by water and season, and the solitude is extraordinary. It’s nuanced, raw, and the perfect landscape for a camp like Charlie.

Reviews

J. PFAFMAN

Review for kigelia

Mel's exceptional guiding and gracious hosting

MEL IS AN AMAZING GUIDE AND GRACIOUS HOST. NICO PROVIDED OUTSTANDING CARE AND SERVICE. PRIM IS KIND, WELCOMING, AND MADE OUR CAMP STAY FEEL LIKE A HOME.

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Fee

Review for kigelia

Immediate attention and swift resolution to any issues

Absolutely everybody was unbelievably friendly to us. You can't improve, when you are perfect!

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G. Kuan

Review for serengeti safari camp

Attentive care for dietary requirements

Thank you for an incredible experience! Your care for various dietary needs & personalized service made our family trip very special.

Anonymous

Review for serengeti safari camp

Incredible welcoming and attentiveness from Joseph

Everything was better than I could have ever imagined or expected.

FAQs

How do you get to your safari lodge?

The transport networks in Tanzania are very good with internal flight schedules across the country. It is possible to fly into the parks and land at one of the bush airstrips. From there, most lodges will arrange for a transfer journey from airstrip to the lodge. Depending on the lodge location, this can vary in journey time. Or, if you opt for a driving safari in northern Tanzania, your guide (included as standard with Nomad) will transport you from location to location.

What is Christmas and New Year like on Safari?

Quiet, wild and wonderfully different. Enjoy your festive dinners under the stars with lion calls in the distance - what a gift for the family.

What is the typical food when on safari?

Fresh, locally sourced, and surprisingly varied given the remote locations of some camps. Imagine homemade bread, seasonal veg, cooking with delicious Swahili spices. All accompanied by far-stretching views or enjoyed under a shady tree.

Can children go on safari?

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.

How long are the drives between camps?

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.

How far in advance should I book my safari?

For peak seasons, between 9 and 12 months ahead is wise. This can vary depending on the places and camp you'd like to visit with some filling up earlier. The best camps and guides are worth planning for.

How much driving is involved in a Tanzania Safari?

The driving distances on a Tanzania safari can vary depending on the area you are visiting and also your appetite for driving. Northern Tanzania allows for a full driving circuit with National Parks within reasonable distances. We love to drive when we can as we believe it allows for an exciting adventure through towns and villages and you learn so much about Tanzania and its wonderful people.

When is the green season?

From late November to May. It's a gorgeous time to be in Tanzania - expect dramatic skies, lush landscapes and superb wildlife. Also, less people.

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