Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Overview
Ikuka Safari Camp opened in Ruaha National Park in July 2016, this park is known for its diverse landscapes of savannah, mighty baobab trees, miombo, rocky hills, kopjes, and the Great Ruaha River itself; Representing a biodiversity transition zone between southern and eastern Africa, many species overlap and crossover resulting in a unique wildlife display.
Perched on the edge of the Mwagusi escarpment, commanding spectacular views across the Ruaha valley, Ikuka offers a classic luxury wilderness experience. Comprising of just 7 beautifully appointed rooms, each with its own panoramic vista of the Ruaha wilderness. Ikuka offers a compelling insight into the dramatic wilds of Ruaha and Tanzania. Explore one of the continent’s remotest and game-rich parks.
Ikuka is an exclusive owner-run and managed camp in Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park, ensuring a personal and private safari experience, offering the conscientious traveller an opportunity to enjoy some of Africa’s most incredible landscapes and wildlife-rich areas in the knowledge that their stay is also supporting the local communities and protects the area’s ecological heritage.
Located in Ruaha National Park in Tanzania’s Southern Safari Circuit -Daily flights between major safari parks and cities in Tanzania -45 minute drive from Msembe airstrip -Open from June-March, June-Nov is the Dry Season, short rains can start in Dec up to May -Game drives in open 4 x 4 Safari Vehicles (no Night Drives) -Private Vehicle for an extra charge and subject to availability -Walking Safaris, for 16 years and over.
Uniqueness of this Camp
- Perched on the edge of the Mwagusi escarpment, commanding spectacular views across the Ruaha valley.
- Ikuka offers a classic luxury wilderness experience.
Accommodation
7 spacious tents, interiors comprise white quartz from the escarpment itself along with other local and sustainable sourced materials. The rooms have fans and a shower with hot water, large super-king beds, a spacious bathroom area, and a lounge area complete with comfortable leather seating leading out onto large private balconies, a large stone vanity with two vessel sinks, and a toilet.
Wi-Fi in the main area, good mobile phone signal in camp -24 hour electricity (no hairdryers) -Laundry service included.
One family room, perfect for couples or families. Children over 7 years and over are welcome – this 2 Store room; sleeps 2 or 3 children upstairs and 2 adults downstairs; shared bathroom and shared sitting room, pool deck, and plunge pool.
Amenities
Room Amenities: fans and a shower with hot water, large super-king beds, a spacious bathroom area, and a lounge area complete with comfortable leather seating leading out onto large private balconies, a large stone vanity with two vessel sinks, and a toilet.
Lodge Amenities: Visa and MasterCard accepted for any extra purchases, dining area, communal sitting area, 24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Activities
Game drives in open 4WD safari vehicles, Guided Walking safari accompanied by an armed camp guide as well as a TANAPA park ranger. Bird walking – bird enthusiast’s heaven, The Rock House is the version of a “sleep-out” or “fly-camp.