Kwihala Camp lies in the northern part of the Ruaha National Park, near the Mwagusi sand river, on the edge of the Escarpment in a beautiful and game rich area.

Flights are available two or three times a day from Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar and from Selous, Arusha and Manyara with Coastal Aviation, to Msembe Airstrip in the Ruaha National Park.



To drive there from Dar es Salaam, you need to take the Dar-Mbeya road and drive
through Morogoro and Mikumi. Turn off in Iringa. (This part takes about 6-7 hours).
In Iringa go to the top of the hill and at the first roundabout, where the town begins, turn left
and follow signs for Ruaha. (this part takes a furhter 2-3 hours)

GPS Coordinates:
Kwihala Tented Camp: 7° 36'49.9" S - 34° 50'45.6" E
Distance from Msembe Headquarters Airstrip: 17 km - approx 45 minutes drive
Distance from Ruaha National Park Tanapa Gate: 34 km - approx 90 minuts drive to camp.

Communications

The camp has both long and short wave radio communication, which allows us to contact all of our vehicles in the park and also the main centres of Arusha and Dar es Salaam.
There is also a satellite phone for use in case of emergency. Mobile phones get a signal in Ruaha National Park using the Vodacom carrier.
We also have an Internet connection at the camp mainly use by the managers, which none the less can be used by clients on request.

 

We have no boundaries or fences around our beautiful camp. The plains surrounding us are home to many prides of lions.
From the camp can be seen on occasion game such as lion, leopard, hyena, elephant, buffalo, impala, zebra and snakes.

   

Ruaha is a bird watchers paradise. Over 220 different species of birds have been spotted from the camp.
You will find them singing throughout the day. We advise our guests to enjoy all this game with careful precautions.
Our staff will, at all times escort clients to the rooms and mess/lounge area.
If animals are seen at the camp we advise you to not disturb their peace and activities.

Our professional field guides will definitely brief you on this on your arrival at our little paradise in Ruaha.