Ikoma Bush Camp

The Fort Ikoma Airstrip is only a 25-minutes drive from Ikoma Tented Camp, with flights to and from Arusha Airport. If you are arriving by road from Arusha city, the drive takes around 8 ½ hours to Ikoma Tented Camp.

Guests can check-in between 15.00 and 19.00 hours and must check-out by 10.00 hours.

Guests can choose from single, double, twin, or triple rooms.

Guests are always advised to drink bottled water at Ikoma Tented Camp and use the water in the taps for showers and washing. Use bottled water for cleaning your teeth, too.

There is only a very weak signal here, so guests cannot rely on there being the internet.

Yes, there is an outdoor fireplace at Ikoma Tented Camp.

Yes, with advance notice, Ikoma Tented Camp can cater to most dietary requirements; please advise when booking. Ikoma Tented Camp recommends that you also discuss your needs on arrival at the camp.

A ‘tipping box’ is available if you want to give a gratuity and any tips received are then shared amongst the camp staff. We advise that you make your contribution at the time of your check-out. Tips are entirely at your discretion, but we cannot accept tips by credit card – only in cash.

Yes, Ikoma Tented Camp provides hot water for showers.

This is a wilderness experience, and Ikoma Tented Camp is unfenced. Wildlife is free to enter, so it is best to be on the lookout. A staff member can escort you if you have any worries, which is mandatory after dark.

Please arrive at Ikoma Tented Camp with sufficient cash to enable you to pay for any extra drinks and staff gratuities. Banknotes such as 5-dollar, 10-dollar, and 20-dollar bills are best, or Tanzanian Shillings. Most of the time, you can use US Dollars in Tanzania, particularly in tourist areas, and major credit cards are accepted at most hotels, lodges, and camps. However, we advise having some local currency on you if you want to purchase from a local shop. Major towns and airports have forex bureaus where you can exchange most major currencies such as US Dollars, British Pounds, Euros, etc.

This depends entirely on your proposed itinerary while in Tanzania. But you may prefer to take two or more nights at Ikoma Tented Camp to get the best experience of the area and the camp.

Guests can arrange (some at extra charge): game drives, night game drives, walking safari, balloon safaris, and Maasai village trips.

Guests will find beds with mosquito nets, a bathroom with a shower, a flush toilet, hot water from solar power, a charging point, a desk, and drinking water.

The hot water and electricity are supplied by solar power.

Yes, you can charge your camera in the restaurant at Ikoma Tented Camp.

Guests can arrange a bush breakfast or dinner on request. There is a cold drinks service in the rooms by sunset.

There is a camping site with a kitchen, toilets, and showers.