Ruaha

Kichaka Frontier Camp

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Kichaka Frontier Camp?

Stays at Kichaka Frontier Camp start from around US$1.1K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Kichaka Frontier Camp

About Kichaka Frontier Camp

Walk with animals big and small in Tanzania's remote Ruaha.

Want to get really close to nature? Experience wildlife of all sizes from Kichaka Bush Camp. This three-year-old venture was established in a remote section of Tanzania’s Ruaha Park by safari leader Andrew ‘Moli’ Molinaro and his partner Noelle Herzog. It's a camp for serious nature lovers – although the tents are spacious and comfortable and the dining is freshly fabulous, this is not the place to visit if you're looking for cocktails and spa treatments. You're not at the movies here – you'll be creating a personal wildlife experience you'll simply never forget. And you'll be back...

Ruaha , Tanzania

From $1.1K per person/per night

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3 Rooms

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The property

The atmosphere is intimate (just two to six guests), so Kichaka is great for honeymooners, a family or group of friends. The main area, like the accommodation, is tented, with a dining table, comfortable chairs and a refreshingly back-to-basics attitude. You'll be astounded at the dishes that emerge from the simple kitchen's gas burner, barbecue fire and coal-fired oven – Noelle is a great cook. Dinners, for example, are three-course (the unctuous beef fillet main is the best I've had!).

The rooms

Stay in one of three metal-framed tents set beneath shady trees. Inside, each has two comfortable beds with proper mattresses, a covered veranda and, about three metres away, a bathroom with a sink, a bucket shower and a short-drop toilet. The camp moves periodically, depending on which areas its owners wish to explore next. There are also three smaller domed tents for fly camping, should you wish to sleep out in the wild. These are arranged after you've arrived.

Activities

Much of the area is still unmapped, so every walk is an adventure – bring your most comfortable walking shoes and lots of sunblock. Moli is a charismatic teacher, and you're guaranteed to leave knowing more about the plants, critters big and small, the workings of the landscape and its history than you thought possible. After dinner, exchange experiences around the evening fire, or gaze at the stars through the computerised telescope. Game drives are offered in the wet season.

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How to book Kichaka Frontier Camp

How do I book Kichaka Frontier Camp?

Kichaka Frontier Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring Kichaka Frontier Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Kichaka Frontier Camp?

Stays at Kichaka Frontier Camp start from around $1.1K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Tanzania

Ruaha National Park

Escape the crowds in this rugged park where 10% of the world’s lion roam amongst the mighty baobabs.