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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.

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

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.

Bathrooms
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 March

6

ensuite safari tents

6

private star beds with each room

Safari bucket showers

Flush loos

One large family safari tent

Charging available

Minimum age

8

Reviews

14.08.2023

A. Gibson

Review for kigelia

Authentic Experience with Five Star

Up close and authentic experience with five star food and service

Camps visited:
Sand Rivers, Nyerere Kigelia, Ruaha

02.10.2023

D. Arai

Review for kigelia

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

01.10.2023

S. Musi

Review for kigelia

Great Bush Camp

Kigelia is a great bush camp with the feel of a classic 70’s safari but with all the comforts

Camps visited:
Sand Rivers, Nyerere Kigelia, Ruaha

27.09.2024

E. Hulme

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Top Notch Guides

We loved the accommodations at this camp : neat, tidy, and everything one needs. The sky bed was a surprise and well appreciate . The knowledge of the guides was top notch.

Camps visited:
Kigelia, Ruaha Sand Rivers, Nyerere Chada, Katavi

16.10.2023

C. Richter

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Outstanding Time at Kigelia

We had an outstanding time at Kigelia. Our guide Goodluck was outstanding, and his bird calls were amazing. Spectacular food. Abundance of animals. Personalized attention from obviously. Happy employees. It was the trip of a lifetime.

Camps visited:
Kigelia, Ruaha Sand Rivers, Nyerere

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