Combining the wild adventure of an authentic safari experience with a stay in one of just three luxurious suites, Kichaka Zumbua offers a truly memorable experience in the remote, game-rich wilderness of Ruaha National Park.
Immerse yourself in the deep natural beauty of Ruaha National Park at this camp owned by one of Tanzania’s most experienced guides.
Gaze across the open plains, home to herds of elephant, zebra, hippo, buffalo, lion, and hyena.
Enjoy spacious, traditional safari-style accommodation with luxe features including private plunge pools and rooftop terraces.
Take a guided walking safari, game drive or night drive and share your adventures over a delicious communal meal with fellow safari-goers.
Ruaha National Park in southern Tanzania transports guests off the beaten track into the remote wilderness of red earth, ancient baobab trees and sand rivers of the African bush. Sitting on an isolated ridge in the eastern corner of the park, where s...
Owners Andy Molinaro ‘Moli’ and Noelle Herzog together have over 30 years of experience in southern Tanzania and their presence has pioneered conservation in this section of Ruaha National Park. Moli is famously one of the country’s most experienced walking safari guides, and togethe...
. The camp comprises just three beautifully appointed suites constructed in natural materials on a raised platform base with thatched roofs, allowing them to blend into the surrounding natural environment. Each suite has a spacious bedroom with wooden viewing balcony, bathroom with flushing WC, outdoor shower and soaki...
Located on the eastern side of Ruaha National Park, on the banks of the seasonal River Ruaha, Kichaka Zumbua is reached via a 1.40-hr flight from Dar es Salaam into Msembe Airstrip, followed by a 3-hr transfer in the form of a game drive with a picnic, to reach the camp.
Alternative Places to Stay Nearby
Ikuka Safari Camp
High on the Mwagusi escarpment in Ruaha National Park, Ikuka Safari Camp is an intimate, secluded camp with just six tents under thatched roofs. With uninterrupted views across the savannah, Ikuka offers the quintessential African wilderness experience.
Sand Rivers is situated in the northern part of the Selous Game Reserve which is one of the largest protected wildlife areas in Africa. Sand Rivers offers stylish, luxurious safari accommodation on the banks of the Rufiji River.
Jabali Ridge is a stylish luxury safari lodge in Ruaha National Park. This gem of a park in southern Tanzania is home to prolific wildlife including plentiful big cats, and Jabali Ridge has some of Tanzania's best safari guides.
Jongomero is a small luxury tented camp in the remote and little visited Ruaha National Park, in Tanzania. With just eight tented suites, Jongomero is perfect for those seeking the true African wilderness experience without compromising on comfort.
Kiba Point is a small and intimate private camp in the Selous on the banks of the Rufiji river. This authentic safari camp, run by Nomad Tanzania, offers a real bush experience and thrilling adventure for up to eight guests on an exclusive basis.
Kigelia is a hard-to-beat luxury bush camp experience in unspoilt Africa, far from the madding crowds. Ruaha is a true African wilderness. Home to incredible wildlife and the perfect national park to visit in combination with the Selous Game Reserve.
Roho ya Selous is situated in the very heart of the magnificent Selous game reserve. Perched on a hill overlooking the water, this small tented camp is the perfect place to spend a few days and discover the wonderful wildlife and contrasting landscapes.
Siwandu, formerly Selous Safari Camp, is a luxury tented camp located on the banks of Lake Nzerakera in the most prolific game viewing area of the Selous Game Reserve in Southern Tanzania. The tented accommodation is authentic and beautifully designed.
Get up close and personal with the hippos in the Selous' mighty rivers and lakes on a boat safari, perfect in the late afternoons when the wildlife often comes to the shore to drink.
Spend your days in Ruaha searching for their resident big cats - lions lounging in the sun on the rocky kopjes, cheetah stalking their prey through the grassy savannah and a leopard lurking in the boughs of a tree.
While in the main the Selous Game Reserve is an arid area, certain sections are blessed by the permanent waters of the Rufiji River and the northern lakes. These water sources are home to great volumes of catfish, and the fierce fighting tiger fish.