Ruaha - Mwagusi Safari Lodge

Mwagusi Safari Lodge in Ruaha National Park is famous above all for its owner Chris Fox who is widely regarded as one of the best wild life guides in Africa. The camp which he runs on the bank of the Mwagusi Sand River is small and exclusive and has grown slowly over many years so that it is quirky and unique. The team that Chris has built up around him are reckoned to be amongst the best for game watching and the standards of service and the friendliness of the staff make for a very enjoyable stay. The site in the North of the Park is excellent.

The 10 tents are designed within thatched bandas each with high density mattresses, dressing table, wardrobe, luggage racks and safari chairs all built in the traditional style of the camp. Solar powered lights as well as a number of traditional hurricane lamps provide lighting. At the front of each banda is a large covered veranda with a table and armchairs made from local materials. Each banda has a 'en suite' bathroom with flush loo and hot shower. The best of game viewing can be experienced from the seclusion of your veranda.

There are plenty of opportunity for game drives and walks throughout the area, in adapted open sided 4WD vehicles. Each vehicle is equipped with reference books and bean bags for photography, med kits and all the necessities for a day in the bush. They also carry radios for communication with the camp.

Walking safaris, accompanied by an experienced guide, or viewing by vehicle without the disturbance of lots of other vehicles is one of the main attractions of Mwagusi's safari adventure.

Closed January – June