Mwagusi Safari Camp Ruaha National Park Tanzania

home flights hotels safaris car hire tours offers honeymoons northern circuit safari southern circuit safari Wedding Information Some of the fascinating places in tanzania include: zanzibar, kilimanjaro, ngorongoro, serengeti, lake manyara, ruaha, selous, mikumi, rubondo, mafia island, pemba island, scenic flying safaris arusha town tanga dar es salaam rubondo arusha np tarangire Perhaps Tanzania¹s best kept secret, Ruaha is Africa as it once was generations ago; a spectacular and hauntingly beautiful paradise of the natural world and truly one of the finest National Parks on the African continent! Ruaha National Park: mwagusi safari camp mdonya old river jongemero camp ruaha river lodge Incidentally, we are also able to provide assistance for guests with certain disabilities. GETTING THERE Coastal travels operate a scheduled flight to Ruaha every Monday, Thursday and Saturday: Whilst the bush camp is not suitable for very young children, there's a concessionary rate of US$260 per child per day, revised now for family members under 14 years of age on the day of their arrival in camp, who must each share with a parent or guardian. A child, at this concessionary rate, indeed may prefer sharing a banda with both his/her parents, thus being incorporated into a triple bedded banda. Guests' own personal Tour Guide/Group Tour Leader, accompanying them, and accommodated in either a Twin or a Single, depending upon both preference and availability, at the discretion of management, would be US$325 per day. We are also able to offer 'Green Season Specials' during certain periods, as outlined on the accompanying Tariff attachment. NB Walking in the bush is one of the greatest thrills that Africa has to offer and is highly recommended. A couple of excellent Walking Safari options are much favoured in Ruaha but now need to be booked three days in advance to secure the services of a Parks' armed ranger to accompany the group. The minimum age for a guest to join one of these walks is 16 and a maximum of six guests can make up each walk lasting approximately 3 hours: the charge, levied locally, is US$10 per participant + a share of the US$25 ranger fee per group. A land transfer can be arranged between Iringa airport and 'Mwagusi Safari Camp', at a cost of US$200 per vehicle each way and can be booked at the same time as a confirmed reservation for 'Mwagusi'. This transfer by vehicle, on interesting if not bumpy dirt roads normally takes about 3 hours to/from the Park gate, where clients are met by a member of the Mwagusi team. Zanzibar Magic currently takes bookings on: info@zanzibarmagic.com	mwagusi safari camp ruaha national park tanzania
	Ruaha, one of the finest National Parks on the African continent, is a year round destination and of course is a most rewarding safari experience, more especially when clients are accommodated at 'Mwagusi', perfectly situated overlooking a sand river, in a key area prolific in wildlife. For the 'repeat safari enthusiast' - the type of client 'Mwagusi' invariably suits most perfectly - an often preferred five to seven day stay, for there is much to see and absorb in this marvelous, diverse landscape.
		'Mwagusi' promises a special and truly memorable 'African Wilderness Safari', for the first timer, for honeymooners (a very high level of satisfaction), for the repeat safari enthusiast, and for those wishing to combine the best of Tanzania's Northern circuit safari and its remote south, connecting through Coastal Aviation's renewed thrice-weekly Arusha - Ruaha scheduled flight. Feedback from guests on a first visit tells us that four or five days in camp has been really rewarding and we recommend that a first time safari goer's itinerary incorporates a stay of certainly no less than three days
	Situated in an unique transition zone, where East & Southern African fauna and flora overlap and with its vast, unspoilt wilderness, protecting a variety of species virtually unequalled in East Africa, Ruaha's diversity offers a richly rewarding wildlife experience. Amid sculpted rolling hills, plateau and riverine and, legendary, majestic Baobab trees, more than 80 species of animal can be found within 45 minutes drive from the Camp, including Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, the enigmatic African Hunting Dog, Warthog, Roan & Sable Antelope, Greater & Lesser Kudu, Hippo and Crocodile, huge herds of Buffalo and large concentrations of Zebra, Giraffe and Elephant.
		And, the diversity of bird life in Ruaha, around 460 species, including visits by northern and southern migrants, is extraordinary. Perfectly located deep inside Ruaha, nestled into the banks of the Mwagusi Sand River, and where the wildlife is most concentrated, lies this small, twelve banda safari camp (generally only nine bandas are sold), owner-run by Chris Fox, a guide of renown, born and bred in the region. Attractive thatched bandas, in keeping with traditional African style, enclose comfortably furnished tents and spacious en suite facilities.
	The Park's 'yellow' season embraces the dry period June to November/mid-December and its 'green' season, generally December through till March/April. However, do not dissuade clients from the 'green' season, for the Park is very beautiful during this period: one sees sizeable aggregations (in the several hundreds) of Elephant, Buffalo, Zebra and Giraffe, and there are more Wild Dog around in the 'green' too. Furthermore, for birders, close to 400 species have been recognized during this migratory first quarter of the calendar year.
		Ruaha's all weather road network is very good and one can enjoy rewarding, quality wildlife viewing in open Land cruisers, without the disturbance of lots of other vehicles. Also, from the seclusion of your own verandah; and during walks, accompanied by a skilled guide. From the moment you touch down at the local airstrip, the adventure begins! MWAGUSI SAFARI CAMP' 'Full Service Game Package' Bookings - Standard Daily Rack Rates 2008-2009 Season: effective 1 June 2008 till 29 March 2009
	US$520 per person per day Twin/Triple Share; US$580 per person per day Single Occupancy; inclusive of meet & greet transfer upon arrival at Ruaha (Msembe) airstrip, and return to the same airstrip upon departure; full board accommodation; two game drives per day in comfortable open vehicles; Park and transfer fees; conservation fees and taxes, etc.; laundry in moderation; tea, coffee and filtered water are all complimentary; other beverages to each guest's personal account. An early morning, pre-breakfast, bird walk around camp is an additional popular feature.
		For those keen on a Game Walk during the day, a National Parks' armed ranger accompanies guests and the Parks' US$25 charge (under review), levied locally by the authority as an extra, per participant on the Walk. Exclusive use of a vehicle is also an option for guests who so desire, charged at US$300 per Game Drive day. Whilst the Camp is not suitable for very young children, there is a concessionary rate of US$155 Sharing for those under 12 years old on the day of arrival in camp. Guests' own personal Tour Guide/Tour Leader, accompanying them, accommodated in either a Twin or a Single, depending upon both preference and availability, would be US$195.
	Extras: Exclusive use of a vehicle is also an option for guests who so desire for part or all of their stay, charged at US$255 per Game Drive day. An additional option, to be agreed beforehand through the respective agent, expressly for clients preferring/used to 'all-in' regarding beverages, is the inclusion of all drinks, with the exception of Champagne, at a cost of US$40 per person per day. NB All rates are subject to adjustment dependent upon changes in Government/Parks Authority rulings. Daily Rates would be subject to an increase in line with any rise that may occur and be billed accordingly.
		This is a spur to your also devising for travellers a special 'North + South Tanzania' wildlife itinerary, for clients arriving in Kilimanjaro (either flying KLM, or PrecisionAir's increasingly popular daily NBO-JRO connections for British Airways', Kenya Airways' and Emirates' arrivals via Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta), incorporating the best of Tanzania's Northern Circuit, plus a culmination in Ruaha at 'Mwagusi', before flying on directly to Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Mafia Island, or Pemba Island,
	With the growing appeal and accessibility of Ruaha (nevertheless still very much retaining its ideal remoteness), and the stature of this superb Camp, this marvelous and fascinating central region of the country is certainly one that many wildlife safari enthusiasts continually aspire to visiting.
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