Guest Reviews

'Uniquelly situated on the banks of the Ruaha River'

Uniquely situated on the banks of the Ruaha River, the beautifully decorated and spacious chalets have amazing views of the river and all the wildlife that call the river home.
From the deck of our chalet literally built on the water's edge, we could enjoy the noisy interaction of the hippos, the coming and going of giraffes and antelopes on the opposite bank, the nesting of birds on a tree standing in the middle of the water and the tranquillity of this amazing, magical world
We had never before seen the river so full. It was an incredible sight.
As we have lived in East Africa most of our lives, we knew that during the rains in April, visiting the Park was definitely not the best time, to say the least. The thick vegetation and the abundancy of water would make for poor wildlife sightings, but, it was our only chance of going this year, so we had to go!!
And so it was. The game was few and hard to find but lovely Ruaha River Lodge, the friendly and efficient staff and the mighty Ruaha River made our trip worthwhile.

~ surya77

Unforgettable Experience!
My husband and me spent two wonderful days in this Camp at the end of February. Everything was much better than our expectations. The Team und their kindness will always remain in our heart. The Service was excellent, both in the camp and in excursions. We saw many animals among which: zebras, giraffes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, elephants ...
They also gave us a surprising room upgrade and a free bottle of wine for our honeymoon.
We can only recommend this place!
All the best, Sara and René

Awesome Location!!!
An amazing hotel right on the river's edge, with spacious rooms and views. We saw hippos, elephants, giraffes, and antelopes sitting on our terrace!
The staff are very friendly and accommodating, and cater to all your requests. We had young kids, and grandparents, the staff was so patient with all their demands and needs.
The food was fresh and tasty, with a good selection.
We were celebrating a birthday and James decored the area for us beautifully.
We spend 2 nights there, it was absolutely the best experience.
Deffinaltey recommended!!

Excellent service, amazing wildlife
My husband and I stayed at Stanleys for 3 nights in September 2018.Our first safari, and first trip to the continent of Africa. The pick up at the airstrip was seamless; our lunch was in the vehicle and our safari began. With in minutes we saw giraffes, zebra, and Cape buffalo.
Our driver was exceptional, he educated us on the ecosystem of the Mikumi game park.
We were thrilled that the game park was not over populated, often we were alone without another vehicle in sight.
The tent was better then expected, with beautiful views of the plain and a waterhole.All needs were looked after, and the bed reasonably comfortable
Our meals were beyond good! The staff supervised by manager Joesph were lovely and attentive.
Thanks to Joseph for being a gracious host; an asset to this beautiful tented camp!

Tranquil place with great people
I spent two nights at the camp during my recent trip to Mikumi and Ruaha National Parks, and enjoyed ever minute.
Excellent location inside the park on top of the hill gives you magnificent views both from the main deck, and from your own balcony. The tents are well designed using natural materials only, comfortable and fit well with the location and the vibe of the place. I really enjoyed being out there in nature, being removed from all the worries of the world and just savouring every moment. It is very convenient for daily game drives in the park, as you do not need to lose the time on the road each day to reach the gate.
Best of all is the warm hospitality and friendly and professional service - it really makes this place special. And a couple of quite curios bushbabies which come out at dinner time too ( never seen a bushbaby before, by the way). Thank you everyone at Vuma Hills Camp, I wish I could stay longer. If you are looking for an accommodation for Mikumi Park trip, look no further.

Beautiful place with wonderful activities
Stayed here some days with the family. Fantastic, welcoming staff and great hearty food. English breakfasts and teatime with cake. Horse riding in tea plantations and gum tree forests, with lovely guides. Grass tennis, badminton, pool table and a croquet lawn. Lakes for fishing. Beautiful gardens and free roaming horses. The cabins were clean and cosy, one with an open fireplace. All in all, this is a lovely place to come for a relaxing, rural retreat.

A Must See
We are repeat visitors to Lazy Lagoon, and stayed again in September 2020. We keep coming back for the following reasons: Wonderfully secluded location, attentive staff, friendly atmosphere, small guest number capacity and lots of privacy, spacious two-storey bungalows right down to the water at high tide, and easy walks on an empty sandy beach. Amenities are basic, food is basic, no frills, unpretentious, laid-back - just the way we like it! And the most amazing night sky!

A very "wild" experience
My wife and I, and four friends just spent three nights at Fox's Katavi Wildlife Camp. It was great. The camp is tucked in along the side of a great plain, in which a river runs through. Each room and the main dining / congregating area looks out on the plain, which is constantly full of different wildlife. The entire area is just booming with game. The area is massive so you can cover quite a lot of new ground on the game drives. The guides were great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. The camp manager was great, always made sure we were happy and taken care of. The food quality was excellent, and plentiful. The fact that these camps are so open aired places make it a great get away during these times. You are always able to social distance at these camps. Each banda is very private and quite far from each other, and the main areas are large and accommodating to social distancing. The people in the camps were willing to take any measure you'd like them to, in order for you to feel comfortable. We really enjoyed our bandas. They were very clean and comfortable. It made you feel like you were camping but protected from the wilderness. Absolutely fantastic.