Mdonya is a great value camp in Ruaha National Park.  It has that same charm and character of its famous sister camp, Lake Manze Tented Camp.  Mdonya may be basic than other camps, but this is what safari is all about.  With its great location you can rely on quality game viewing and you don’t necessarily need to spend that extra cash if luxury is not your priority.  Mdonya and has always delivered and we have a lot of faith in this little camp.

Mdonya Old River Camp 

Mdonya Old River Camp is located all on its own in southern regions of Ruaha National Park. The main area of the park is the southern boundary by the Ruaha river.  Mdonya is North of the few other camps in this area, so you can enjoy a totally secluded safari here. 

Often used in conjuction with its sister camp, Lake Manze in Nyerere National Park Selous, Mdonya is a vital piece of your Tanzanian safari holiday jig-saw.

The main area of Mdonya is open on all sides. The roof is a large khaki canvas that creates an enormous area over a number of armchairs, cabinets and a small book shelf.  It looks empty but when you are sitting in this area with elephant, buffalo, zebra, impala and the rest walking past, you really get a sense of how alive this camp is.

The rooms are basic Meru-style tents and all 11 of them are well spread out creating good privacy.  Each has an extended bathroom with a shower under the stars.  There is no electricity in the rooms but the lanterns and candles make for an even better African atmosphere.  During midday you can even enjoy some peace and quiet from a deck chair on your veranda and at night, the stars glisten above as the lack of light pollution allows for some breath-taking views.

Mdonya offers a great Ruaha safari to say the least and this is also due to the Park itself. Being the size of a small country, Ruaha National Park only contains a handful of lodges. This allows it to maintain its wild and untamed feel. The wildlife viewing here is incredible. Apart from the very healthy population of lions, elephants and buffalo, leopards are also regularly seen as are the rarer and more elusive creatures such as serval, aardwolf and lesser kudu. For a wildlife enthusiast it is perfect as it offers a blend of Southern and Eastern African wildlife.

Mdonya offers vehicle safaris in open-sided game viewers as well as walking safaris. If you want an all-day safari to explore more of Ruaha, just ask! Your guide will be more than happy to accommodate you as best as possible and ensure you get the most out of your stay.