Ruaha River Lodge

Although a visit at any time will be rewarding, the dry season is recommended for wildlife viewing. This lasts from June to December, and as water resources are low, the animals are concentrated near the river by the Ruaha River Lodge.

Particular features of the Ruaha River Lodge include:

• Comfortable beds.
• Room safe.
• A veranda for wildlife viewing.
• A spacious en suite bathroom with hot water (solar powered).
• Free laundry service.
• Facilities to charge your batteries.

The guests at the Ruaha River Lodge greatly appreciate the views down the river.

All accommodation at Ruaha River Lodge is in stone chalets with double or twin beds.

All the beds have mosquito nets fitted at the Ruaha River Lodge. 

The water at the Ruaha River Lodge is heated by solar power. Running the water for a few minutes is usually necessary to obtain hot water. The weather may prevent the availability of hot water on some mornings. 

To get your laundry done at the Ruaha River Lodge, you must put your clothes in the basket inside your accommodation. Return time will depend on the weather, as clothes are dried in the open air.

No! If you wish to smoke, please use the ashtray on the veranda. Guests must gather in the car park if the fire alarm sounds at the Ruaha River Lodge.

Children of all ages are very welcome at the Ruaha River Lodge. 

Game viewing can be undertaken without even leaving the Ruaha River Lodge! Other activities – at an extra charge – include walking excursions, game drives, bush breakfasts, and private dinners.

Yes, the Ruaha River Lodge is a safe place to stay. You have a safe for your valuables. Regarding the wildlife, the animals wander into the camp, so our Maasai guides will accompany guests between their rooms and other parts of the camp. Do not wander the camp without an escort, as many wild animals are dangerous.

There is no mains power out in the wild, so solar power and generators are used to power the Ruaha River Lodge. Electricity is not available 24 hours a day, and although a solar water heater can be found in each room, there not be water of the same temperature at all times.

The following are the mealtimes at the Ruaha River Lodge:

Breakfast: 07.30 to 08.00
Lunch: 13.00 to 14:00
Tea: 16:00
Dinner: 19:30

A Maasai escort will call for you as your escort shortly after 07.00 hours and again at night from 19.00 hours to take you to dinner. If you want a packed lunch, these should be requested the previous evening.

It is not safe to drink any water from the taps. Free mineral water is provided for drinking at Ruaha River Lodge.

All drinks at Ruaha River Lodge must be purchased at the bar. Please discuss corkage fees with the camp manager if you require a specific wine we don’t stock. All drinks should be signed for each evening, and payment can be made on the final day of your stay. Visa or Mastercard can make payment with a 5% surcharge being applied. Payment can also be made in cash, and Tanzanian Shillings, US Dollars, Euros, and Pounds Sterling are all acceptable. 

The Ruaha River Lodge check-out time is 10.00 hours unless the camp has agreed to extend it.

Tips are, of course, entirely discretionary. Should you wish to leave a tip, there is a tip box at the bar of the Ruaha River Lodge. Any tips are shared equally among all the staff.