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Ruaha
National Park:
mwagusi safari camp
mdonya old river
jongemero camp
ruaha river lodge
Guests
get a chance to see the breathtaking mosaic of ecosystems, from the
river pools to the dry open savannah, crossing the baobab valleys
and enormous granite monoliths…
Getting there: Fly from
Zanzibar
and Dar es
salaam (via
Selous) early morning on Mon, Thu and Sat or try flying from Lake Manyara and Arusha early morning on Tue, Fri and Sun. Driving access
through Iringa is also a nice experience.
Zanzibar Magic
currently takes bookings on:
info@zanzibarmagic.com
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mdonya old river
safari adventure camp
ruaha national park |
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Mdonya Old River, a
small but great Adventure Camp, is the newest and perhaps most
exciting bush destination in
Tanzania. As the name implies, we aim to offer
something different at Mdonya Old River for those clients who seek
adventure, by:-
*Driving yourself through the bush accompanied by a guide, of course.
*Walking beside the Great Ruaha
River accompanied by a trained Park Ranger.
*Dining out in the bush.
Plus other activities designed to the clients needs by Malcolm our
experienced Camp Manager, who will keep you fit and busy.
Of course
for those just wanting traditional game drive safaris we offer that
too.
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The dining and lounge tents are under Sycamore Fig trees
overlooking the dry river bed, so guests can enjoy the game viewing
even while having lunch or relaxing reading a book.
With just 8 twin bedded tents, all with en-suite out door
facilities, (this means they can shower watching the rising moon or
a shooting star), Mdonya Old River is a small camp offering a
personal service designed to your clients needs.
Location: Located
in the Ruaha
National Park, the second largest in Tanzania, few kilometers from Mdonya Falls and a two-hour exciting game drive from
the airstrip, the camp, in its simplicity, lets you feel absorbed in
forest life.
The tents are
located on the bank of Old Mdonya, now a sand river game, like to
use as corridor.
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Accommodation: Scattered under the shade of large sycamore
figs and Acacia albida, there are only 8 tents, each with its own
toilette and shower. The tents are simple and comfortable, furnished
with twin beds veiled by mosquito net and with large verandah where
you can relax and observe wildlife around you.
Excursions: The
camp is located at the centre of a wilderness area and sitting in
the camp with a book and a pair of binoculars may be quite rewarding…However
game drives are flexible and not limited by any schedule!! |
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MDONYA OLD RIVER,
Ruaha - 2007-2008 Rates
Rates Valid: 01 June 2007 – 31 May 2008 (camps closed April and May)
Mdonya Old River Ruaha National Park
All prices per person per night, in USD * 01 Apr – 31 May camp
closed
Season: Green Season
01 June 2007 - 05 July 2007
01 Nov 2007 - 20 Dec 2007
16 Feb 2008 - 31 Mar 2008
Season: Dry Season
06 July 2007 - 31 Oct 2007
21 Dec 2007 - 15 Feb 2008
Seasons:
Green Season
Dry Season
Rack Rate USD pppn sharing 230
265
Long Stay Reduced Rate (4 nights +)***** 220
245
Single Supplement 50
50
Adult sharing with 2 adults 150
185
Drive-in clients with own vehicle 130
165
Child 7-12 incl., sharing with 2 adults 50% of Adult Rate
Child 7-12 incl., in own room First Child Adult Rate, 50% for
subsequent children
Children below 6 years not encouraged
National Park Entry Fees
In addition to above rate, per 24 hours:
Park Fees: USD 20 per adult, USD 5 per child under 16
MDONYA OLD RIVER, Ruaha - 2008-2009 Rack Rates
Rates Valid: 01 June 2008 – 31 May 2009 (camps closed April and May)
All prices per person per night, in USD
Season: Green Season Dry Season
* 01 Apr – 31 May camp closed
Season: Green Season
01 June 2008 - 05 July 2008
01 Nov 2008 - 20 Dec 2008
16 Feb 2009 - 31 Mar 2009
Season: Dry Season
06 July 2008 - 31 Oct 2008
21 Dec 2008 - 15 Feb 2009
Season:
Green Season
Dry Season
Rack Rate USD pppn sharing 255
290
Long Stay Reduced Rate (4 nights +)*****
240
280
Single Supplement
55
55
Adult sharing with 2 adults
165
205
Drive-in clients with own vehicle
145
180
Child 7-12 incl., sharing with 2 adults 50% of Adult Rate
Child 7-12 incl., in own room First Child Adult Rate, 50% for
subsequent children
Children below 6 years not encouraged
National Park Entry Fees
(2008 Fees subject to change due to ongoing negotiations) In
addition
to above rate, per 24 hours:
Park Fees: USD 50 per adult, USD 35 per child under 16
Our rates include: Accommodation, full board (3 meals daily),
transfer
to and from airstrip to camp. Two half day game drives, or one full
day game viewing with picnic. (Not included for Drive-in clients).
Walking safaris are available instead of game drives, for clients
staying 2 or more nights subject to permission from park
authorities.
(Not included for Drive-in clients)
Our rates do not include: Exclusive use of vehicle.
Beer, local and imported spirits and wines, champagne, cognacs,
cigars
and cigarettes. Laundry is not included.
Gratuities to staff and items of a personal nature.
Camp description
8 double tents and 3 family tents (with extra room with twin beds)
on
an ancient sand river used as a game corridor. En suite skylight
bathrooms with flush toilets, showers and solar heated water. Tented
sitting area with campfire, library, waiter-service bar and tented
dining area. Completely natural surroundings deep in the uncharted
bush.
Activities
Game drives in open 4WD vehicles, walks, fly camping on request at
extra cost, birding, picnics & bush lunches.
Opening dates Year round, except for ca 25th March (depending on
rains) to 1st June, when the camp is closed because rains close the
airstrips.
How to get there
Two daily scheduled flights to Msembe airstrip: one from Zanzibar
and
Dar and one from Serengeti and Arusha.
Also by road via Iringa |