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Designed with a simplicity that lets nature do the talking

Kigelia’s carefully judged simplicity allows for a particular intimacy with the bush, and the beasts we share it with.

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Dining

Bedrooms

Airy. Spacious. Classic.

Our six tents at Kigelia lie deep in the heart of the Ruaha bush.

Bedrooms

Soak it all up

Kigelia has a special kind of magic that means we live alongside the wildlife. There is no better spot to enjoy your early morning coffee.

Bedrooms

Perched above the passing wildlife

Each room is built on the edge of the dry riverbed, a wildlife lookout from your own digs.

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Bedrooms
Bathrooms

Safari style bucket showers

Open to the elements and known to have to odd onlooker from time to time.

Dining
Bathrooms
Dining

A mess full of character

Open to the elements, full of light and a wonderful setting to share safari tales with camp mates.

Dining

Dinner under the stars at Kigelia

The lanterns are lit and dinner is served, we’re all set for your romantic evening serenaded by the sounds of the wild.

Dining

Lazy lunches al fresco

If you're sitting in a riverbed with your toes in the sand, breeze in your hair and the whisper of the wild all around you - you're doing lunch right, we reckon.

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In a grove of sausage trees in Ruaha National Park on the banks of the Ifuguru River, in the best game area in the park.

Key details

Open

June to November

6

safari tents

All with ensuite bathrooms

Safari bucket showers

Flush loos

One large family safari tent

Charging available

Minimum age

8

Reviews

11.07.2023

J. Rosmarin

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Camps visited:
Kigelia, Ruaha Chada, Katavi Greystoke, Mahale

10.09.2023

A. Ebeling

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Great Service, Great Food

Awesome experience! Great service, great food and very friendly staff. Would love to return!

Camps visited:
Kigelia, Ruaha

02.10.2023

D. Arai

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Stunning Landscape Luxury

Superb guiding and a well run camp in a stunning landscape. We enjoyed having the luxury of time to watch the animals. Sunrise and sunset drives were magical.

Camps visited:
Kigelia, Ruaha Greystoke, Mahale

18.10.2023

B. Richter

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Grand Experience

We have been to many lodges….this one is at the very to. Just a grand experience.

Camps visited:
Sand Rivers, Nyerere Kigelia, Ruaha

19.08.2023

S. Carlson

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Great Camp Experience

i had a great experience at the camp and in the drives around the national park, the food was amazing and healthy, the staff is very welcoming and kind, very good service

Camps visited:
Kigelia, Ruaha Kiba Point, Nyerere

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