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Mwagusi Safari Lodge

Mwagusi Safari Lodge is a long established camp, having been in operation in Ruaha for over a decade. As a result the game is well habituated to viewing. Set on the banks of the seasonal Mwagusi River, the camp offers thirteen rustic styled ‘bandas’ or chalets, all of which overlook the river. All the buildings are thatched with reed walls and polished red stone floors. Unusually, the camp is run by its owner, Chris Fox, who was born in Tanzania and has an indepth knowledge of Ruaha and its wildlife. Activities range from game drives to guided safari walks and ornithological tours.
Mwagusi Safari Lodge is open from 1st June to 31st March

Location

Ruaha National Park has two airstrips (Msembe and Jongomero), which host flights from Dar es Salaam (2.5 hours) and Zanzibar via the Selous, and from Arusha. Mwagusi Safari Lodge is a one hour’s drive from the airstrip. Ruaha is 115km (4 hour’s drive) from Iringa (502km from Dar es Salaam)

Accommodation

Mwagusi Safari Camp offers 13 'bandas', which are spacious tented rooms encased within a larger reed-and-thatch building. The thatched building extends at the front, to incorporate an open-sided veranda, and at the back, to include the large en-suite bathroom.As you enter your room, you pass across the veranda. Each banda's veranda is unique in design, depending on the room's location, but all share some common features. Every one looks out over the (usually dry) river and offers a large built-in sofa for relaxing on; some also have a hammock. All of the verandas are peaceful spots to while away the hours between lunch and an afternoon activity. Most are great vantage points from which to look out for wildlife, especially the busy birdlife in the shady, riverside vegetation.The banda's bedroom stands within a large canvas tent. Inside are large, comfortable beds, a writing desk and a bedside light. Brightly coloured throws and makuti mats on the floors offer colour and character.
The bandas at Mwagusi have no fans or air-conditioning – though the thatch over the top of the tent, and the flow-through of air, helps them to remain naturally fairly cool. All bandas have electricity (no power points – battery charging at reception).Between each tent and its en suite bathroom is a large vestibule area – with space for hanging and folding clothes. Then the bathroom extends beyond, with a slight dividing wall between the flush-toilet and hot-and-cold shower.
Mwagusi Safari Lodge offers limited medical support and flying doctors links. No room service. Drinks not included. 24-hour laundry service/limited email access. Mobile phone connection intermittent.

Dining and bars

Mwagusi Safari Lodge offers a central dining room and lounge, both of which are accommodated in high-roofed thatched buildings that look out over the river. Rustically presented with wildlife and local heritage artifacts, there are also outside viewing decks and a campfire area  where evening sundowners are traditionally served. The lodge also offers a small wildlife library/reading room.  Typically offered on a full-board basis (exclusive of drinks), the camp has two chefs, who excel in the presentation of a varied menu, which features both international and local options. Typically dining is communal – inside or outside depending on the weather. Lunch and breakfast are typically buffet, dinner 3-course table d’hote.

Conference and event facilities

This luxury tented camp does not offer specific conference facilities but will be happy to quote for small meetings and social gatherings.

Weddings and honeymoons

This Tanzania luxury tented camp makes an ideal Tanzania honeymoon destination.

Child-friendly facilities

Mwagusi Safari Lodge welcomes children of all ages, although we would not recommend the camp for very young children. We'd suggest it for children over the age of about eight years old who are mature and well-behaved. Because of the dangerous game that wanders through the camp, children need constant supervision by their parents. Cots on request

What to see and do

Birdwatching:
Ruaha's unique position at the centre of Tanzania gives it an interested cross section of birds - and makes it a fascinating park for the bird-watcher. Early-morning bird-walksare a very popular activity at Mwagusi Safari Lodge - checking out the dawn chorus with a guide before breakfast.

Wildlife:
Ruaha has all the usual big game, and the Mwagusi Safari Lodge team take a very enthusiastic approach to finding it for their guests.

Activities
* Game drives in open 4-wheel drive vehicles.
* Excellent birding.
* Game walks with professional walking guide and TANAPA ranger.
* Walking safari / mobile bush camping (fly camping) in pristine surroundings (pre-booking essential). From July to end of November. (subject to weather conditions and availability TANAPA ranger).

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