“A rustic camp exuding character and a homely charm. Bandas with private balconies are made from local materials - grass thatch, timber, drift wood, stones and reeds. Friendly staff give a laid back feel. Dine in the evening under the stars. Ideal for escaping to the wild.”

Hotel review

Located in the North of Ruaha National Park Mwagusi is a rare gem on the safari circuit. Tucked away on the banks of a curve in the Mwagusi Sand River and then home of Chris Fox and family, the camp oozes character and homely charm. Overall it's a little bit rough round the edges but that's the way it wants to be ... and we wouldn't want it any other way.

Marc Harris, Tanzania Odyssey
Marc Harris, Tanzania Odyssey Review published: 31/10/2018

Recommended for

  • Back to Nature

    • Immerse yourself in this dramatic landscapes with an abundence of plants and animals and knowledgable rangers to guide you.
  • Romantic Break

    • A perfect getaway for couples, with pampering bandas and romantic candle-light dinners under the blanket of African stars.
  • Safari

    • 4 x 4 safaris run twice a day - first thing in the morning and in the afternoon when the weather is cool and animals active.
  • Wildlife Area

    • Large herds of elephant and buffalo are a common sighting and lions and leopards are abundant.
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Sit on your private verandah and watch the wildlife passby along the Mwagusi River.
  • Birdwatching

    • A guided early morning bird walk takes place in and around the camp premises.
  • Luxury

  • Full of character

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Eco

  • Owner managed

  • Views

  • Intimate

  • Restaurant

  • Charming

  • Tented Camp

  • Child friendly

  • Quirky

  • In/by a Nature Reserve

  • Riverside

  • Boutique

Facilities

  • Rooms

    13 rooms in this hotel
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Outdoor dining

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Bar

  • Views

  • Restaurant

  • Sitting Room

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

Activities

  • Safari

    • 4 x 4 safaris run twice a day - first thing in the morning and in the afternoon when the weather is cool and animals active.
  • Wildlife Area

    • Large herds of elephant and buffalo are a common sighting and lions and leopards are abundant.
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Sit on your private verandah and watch the wildlife passby along the Mwagusi River.
  • Birdwatching

    • A guided early morning bird walk takes place in and around the camp premises.

Map & Location

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