Vuma Hills Tented Camp

Vuma Hills Tented Camp is near Mikumi National Park, a national park near Morogoro, Tanzania. This is a large park with an area of 3,230 km².

Driving to the Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam on a paved road takes about five hours. It is six hours from Dodoma and seven from Tanga.

Mikumi is home to a fantastic concentration of wildlife and is the nearest National Park to Dar es Salaam. It is part of the Selous ecosystem and hosts huge herds of Nyasa Blue Wildebeest (not found in Ruaha National Park), buffalo, giraffes, and zebra. Also prevalent are the predators, such as lions and leopards. African wild dogs are another species of very special resident. Birdlife is fantastic, too – look out for the Zanzibar Red Bishop, among the over 400 species here!

The Vuma Hills Tented Camp is in the dense trees of the Vuma Mountains forests, overlooking the Mkata Plains.

Guests at the Vuma Hills Tented Camp are accommodated in sixteen guest tents. 

A complimentary laundry service is provided at Vuma Hills Tented Camp; remember that if you want your laundry done, it is dried by the sun, so the turnaround time depends on the weather.

Solar-powered water heaters provide hot water. There are occasional fluctuations in water temperatures. Note that Tanzania’s mains electricity does not cover the remote National Parks, so solar energy and generators power the camp. Electricity is not available 24 hours per day at Vuma Hills Tented Camp.

Rooms at the Vuma Hills Tented Camp feature a terrace with views, an elevated position on wooden platforms, a lockable safe for valuables, an ensuite, outdoor furniture for relaxation, and bottled mineral water.

Yes, the Vuma Hills Tented Camp is popular with family groups.

Yes, children of all ages are welcome at the Vuma Hills Tented Camp.

Yes, the Vuma Hills Tented Camp offers activities such as game drives, celebrations of special occasions (with bush breakfasts, sundowners, etc.), and Udzungwa Excursions. Some activities incur an extra charge.

The tap water at the Vuma Hills Tented Camp is only recommended for washing and cleaning. Bottled mineral water should be used for drinking and brushing teeth. 

At Vuma Hills Tented Camp, water is supplied via solar heating. It is necessary to let the water run through for a few minutes until you get hot water. It is not always available in the morning, depending on the weather.

Yes, the Vuma Hills Tented Camp is a safe place to stay. Guides will escort guests between the guest rooms and other camp areas.

Guests should not leave their rooms after dark without an escort. Hippos, elephants, and other wild animals visit the camp and are very dangerous. A whistle is provided in case of an emergency and, in emergencies, should be blown three times every 15 seconds. 

If you have any dietary requirements, allergies, or medical conditions, please let the Vuma Hills Tented Camp know at the time of your reservation.

Drinks ordered from the bar should be signed for each evening, and payment can be made on departure day. Visa and Mastercard are used and are subject to a 3.5% surcharge. Payments in cash can be made in Tanzanian Shillings, US Dollars, Euros, or Pounds Sterling. Any drinks at Vuma Hills Tented Camp must be purchased at the bar. If you want to bring a special wine, please discuss corkage fees with the camp manager.

Staying at the Vuma Hills Tented Camp for two nights or more will allow you to enjoy a better experience.