Jongomero Camp Hotel is a luxury safari camp in Africa set under shady acacia trees on the banks of the Jongomero Sand River in the remote south-western sector of Ruaha. Being the only Camp situated in this area of the Park ensures unmatched privacy. Jongomero camp is the sister- Safari camp to Selous Safari Camp, which is quite similar, a stylish camp with a slightly colonial edge. It has smooth and seamless service and plenty of luxury, but despite this, Jongomero has retained a real sense of wilderness.

Jongomero Camp is spread along the banks of the Jongomero River. In the dry season this river's bed is completely dry; you can sit on your veranda and enjoy watching a variety of animals walking down the dry riverbed. Elephants frequently wander past, digging into the sand, trying to tap into the water beneath the riverbed.Ruaha Park is home to the second largest population of wild dog in Africa and although seen on the odd occasion, cannot be called common as the majority is in the inacessible wilderness areas of the North. When is comes to its pachyderms, Ruaha is in a league of its own, it is not uncommon in the dry season to see well over 100 elephants in a single drive and the herds of buffalo are often seen and can reach astronomical numbers with 500 animals plus seen in a single herd. Hippos rule the river and vast quantities of these animals can also be seen sunning themselves along the stunning river sandbanks on an early morning. 

The Ruaha climate is perfect! Due to its high average altitude of 1000 meters, nights in Ruaha are delightfully cool, in June dropping down to sometimes 6 degrees C but reaching a very pleasing 25 degrees in the daytime. As the season progresses it gets gradually warmer reaching up to 35 degrees C in the day but always cooling down wonderfully come nightfall. The rains in Ruaha begin in about December which then turns the park into a green paradise with all its numerous sand rivers torrentially flowing. Game viewing is a little harder at this time but for scenery, beauty, birds and flowers it is by far the best time of year.

Jongomero Camp Accomodation
Superbly isolated right in the heart of the Ruaha National Park lies Jongomero camp on the banks of a seasonal sand river which bears the same name. Blending in beautifully with its surroundings the camp is tucked away among some shady riverine vegetation not far from permanent water therefore attracting a large amount of animals into the camp area. Being the only camp situated in this area of the park ensures unmatched privacy and a true wilderness experience. Accommodation at Jongomero comprises eight large and well-appointed tented suites, all built on raised wooden platforms and under enormous thatched roofs that also encompass a spacious private veranda. All tents are spread out, situated on the edge of the sand river which is often used by a multitude of different animals to make their way to the river system for water.

Jongomero Camp Restaurant
The dining and living areas are both original and very comfortable offering a great vantage to take in the sights and sounds of the African bush that surrounds the camp, as does the natural "hippo friendly" swimming pool for those hot days.  The camp itself is not fenced and animals are free to pass through as they please. Elephants are daily and nightly visitors to the camp, vast herds of buffalo come within close proximity to the camp itself.  Lion occasionally pass through and once every so often the tracks of a leopard can be seen winding down the main pathway as they make their way through the camp. The tents are perfectly secure and guests are frequently subjected to the wonderful feeling of huddling in a tent silently, trying to guess the identity of the enourmous pachyderm which may wander by in the continuous quest for herbage.
The food at Jongomero is fresh, tasty and the best we tasted in Ruaha. You can expect an imaginative and varied menu, with plenty of food to go around.

Breakfast usually consists of cereals, yoghurt, fruit and a full English for those wishing to indulge themselves. You can also have a light breakfast whilst out on safari and then head back for a slightly more filling brunch

Lunch light meal with plenty of fresh crispy salads, quiches and pasta dishes. The waiters come around with huge plates of food, and then you help yourself to as little or as much as you want.

Dinner is a slightly more formal affair – three courses and again this is brought around by the waiters and you take as much as you want

Jongomero Camp Information
Our team of qualified guides will design your daily wildlife viewing program to both suit you, the changing seasons, and the movements of wildlife ensuring you the best possible experience whilst in Ruaha, by whatever means is most appropriate.
Ruaha's unique position at the centre of Tanzania, north of Selous but south of most of Tanzania's other parks, gives it an interested cross section of birds; a fascinating park for the bird-watcher.
Children who are over the age of 6 years are welcome at Jongomero
The camp has a satellite phone and a radio – however these are all for camp use unless in an emergency. However there is wireless internet and a laptop for guests to use –
The managers and a few of the staff at Jongomero are first aid trained and there is a first aid kit on site.

For serious emergencies the camp can use the flying doctors
The camp prefers guests to use cash (dollars, pounds and euros) to settle bills. However, they will accept Visa and Mastercard as well as travellers' cheques – though will add a 5% charge. Amex is not accepted