Mdonya Old River Camp

A small, exclusive tented camp in Ruaha National Park overlooks a watering hole where 2,000+ buffalo often gather. Built in traditional African style, it’s nestled into the Mwagusi Sand Riverbank, central to the park’s wildlife hotspot.

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Overview

A small exclusive tented camp overlooking a watering hole, where sightings of over 2,000 buffalo flooding the riverbed below the tents and dining banda is not uncommon.

The camp is built in keeping with traditional African style and is nestled into the banks of a sand river, ideally situated in the central part of the park where Ruaha’s wildlife is most concentrated.

Nestled into a bank of the Mwagusi Sand River, in the Ruaha National Park.

Offers a main dining room serving meals which are superbly prepared in traditional and local flavours, and a large lounge where guests can relax in the afternoon. Leisure facilities include game drives and guided bush walks.

The Camp will be closed from 15 March to 31 May (inclusive).

Rooms

10 tents with en suite bathroom with hot shower and a verandah where the best game viewing can be experienced (2 adults).

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