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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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Airy. Spacious. Classic.

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

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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.

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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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Safari style bucket showers

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

Dining
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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.

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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

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

13.08.2023

B. Laing

Review for kigelia

Wonderful Family Stay

Our family had a wonderful stay here. The staff was so friendly, the food was delicious and the location is amazing.

Camps visited:
Kigelia, Ruaha Serengeti Safari Camp, Serengeti Entamanu Private, Ngorongoro

09.06.2024

K. Clark

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Incredible Stay at Kigelia Camp

Incredible stay at Kigelia Camp !
Amazing scenery and animals
Fantastic team & amazing food
Very comfortable accommodations
Quiet , off the beaten path location
Sleeping under the stars was so special !
Can’t wait to return !

Camps visited:
Sand Rivers, Nyerere Kigelia, Ruaha Entamanu, Ngorongoro

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

26.10.2023

M. Ward

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Authentic Safari Stay

If you are looking for a traditional, authentic safari stay, Kigelia is the perfect camp. Its position is brilliant and level of service & guiding is exceptional. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Camps visited:
Kigelia, Ruaha Sand Rivers, Nyerere

06.08.2023

K. Mcginley

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Wonderful Stay in Ruaha

Wonderful stay in Ruaha. Ken and the staff were kind and very helpful. We loved the tents with front porch swings and water hole to watch critters during the breaks from game drives. The drives were exciting- we saw ostrich, leopard, kudu, lions, zebras and much more!

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

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