Ruaha

Ruaha River Lodge

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Ruaha River Lodge?

Stays at Ruaha River Lodge start from around US$370 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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Ruaha River Lodge

About Ruaha River Lodge

Watch from the deck, as wildlife quench their thirst

Central Tanzania's Ruaha National Park is one of the largest and most important parks in East Africa. Interestingly, Ruaha River Lodge is the oldest of its kind in the park. It occupies prime position on a prominent kopjie (rocky outcrop) with superb views over the Great Ruaha River, and across the reserve. The lodge offers plenty of beds, but good management and friendly, efficient staff help to keep the atmosphere personal. While the south-eastern section of the reserve (where the lodge is situated) can get busy, it exudes a real sense of wilderness and boasts abundant wildlife.

Ruaha , Tanzania

From $370 per person/per night

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The property

There are two main areas, each with dining tables, a lounge and a bar. One is perched atop a rocky outcrop, commanding impressive views over the bush, while the other is right down by the river's edge, for intimate wildlife viewing. Both are thatched, with reed sides, cool stone and cement floors. Décor is simple, with attempts to bring surrounding features into the design (it could use a bit of sprucing up and a splash of colour here and there.)

The rooms

29 stone and thatch cottages are spread along the river bank, each with a front-row view of the action. Most of these are triple-sleepers, with twin or double-bed configurations. They are wonderfully spacious, with large verandahs that lead off an open-plan bedroom/lounge, with two couches and a desk. Stone walls and cement floors help to moderate temperatures, as do the mesh windows. Long, white curtains add a touch of class to the rather basic and slightly outdated interiors. The en-suite bathrooms have been designed with function, rather than style, in mind.

Activities

Activities are more or less limited to early morning and late afternoon game drives, but if you'd like to spend the day adventuring deeper into the park, the lodge will happily pack you a picnic for the day. The lodge's position on the Ruaha River makes for impressive concentrations of game during the dry season, with elephants, buffalo and many species of antelope in abundance. Bush walks are also available, accompanied by armed park rangers rather than specialist walking guides.

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How to book Ruaha River Lodge

How do I book Ruaha River Lodge?

Ruaha River Lodge 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 Ruaha River Lodge 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 Ruaha River Lodge?

Stays at Ruaha River Lodge start from around $370 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.