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LABA Jongomero is a tented safari camp in a remote part of Ruaha National Park, beside the seasonal Jongomero River.
Raised tents beneath thatched roofs give the camp a traditional safari character. The riverbed setting is part of the appeal, with conditions changing through the year; a stay here should be chosen for the location and guiding as well as the room.
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Accommodation
Accommodation consists of just a handful of spacious canvas tents set along the riverbed, each designed for privacy and uninterrupted views of the bush. Tents feature large beds, en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and open-air showers, and shaded verandas where guests can relax and watch wildlife passing by. The design is classic and understated, blending natural materials with practical comfort to enhance the sense of immersion.
Food & drink
Dining at Jongomero is relaxed and atmospheric, with meals served in the open-sided mess tent or outdoors beneath the stars. The cuisine is fresh, wholesome and thoughtfully prepared, with menus changing daily to reflect available ingredients. Bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and evening meals around the campfire create a convivial and memorable safari dining experience.
What to do
Activities centre on expertly guided game drives through Ruaha’s diverse landscapes, where guests may encounter large elephant herds, lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs and an abundance of birdlife. The park is particularly known for its predator action and dramatic scenery. Walking safaris are a highlight, offering a deeper, more intimate perspective on the bush, while the camp’s remote setting ensures every outing feels exclusive and unhurried.
Planning your stay
Jongomero suits a stay with enough nights to settle into its quieter corner of Ruaha. Combine it with Nyerere for a varied southern safari, allowing the flight schedule to guide the order of parks.
The right fit
Travellers who enjoy substantial safari tents, a riverbed setting and time away from the busier northern safari circuit.
The river is seasonal, so photographs with flowing water do not describe every month. Remote access and flight services also need to be checked before fixing a short itinerary.
Useful to know
It is beside the seasonal Jongomero River in Ruaha. The riverbed and surrounding habitat remain part of the setting even when the river is dry.
The accommodation is in raised safari tents beneath thatched roofing, with decks looking into the surrounding landscape.
Yes. Siwandu is in Nyerere, so the combination gives you contrasting southern parks. We check the connecting flights and appropriate stay length in each.
No. A quieter setting can be appealing, but sightings and the number of vehicles at them cannot be guaranteed.
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We will explain how it compares with the alternatives and whether it fits your preferred dates, route and pace.
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