Flying
Guests will be collected by vehicle at Jongomero Airstrip, which is 5 minutes drive from camp. Coastal Aviation, Auric and Safari Airlink fly to Jongomero Airstrip from Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Seronera or Migration Capital, Zanzibar, Nyerere and Mafia. Approximate flight time from Dar es Salaam is between 1 hour 20 mins and 2 hours 30 mins (depending on type of aircraft and number of stops).

Driving
Enter via the Ruaha Main Entrance Gate. We do not take bookings with vehicles and driver/guides. However, if guests go on game drives with our guides, the driver can then accommodated in our guide tents.

Ruaha National Park has a different climate set at a higher altitude than Dar es Salaam. Seasonal patterns differ from our other camps as it is located further inland, west of the Southern Highlands. From June to November, Ruaha has a wonderful fresh climate with cool crisp evenings and early mornings of 10ËšC or less and warmer days of high 20ËšCs. As the days become warmer, the water sources in the park diminish and with the bush less dense, it is the ideal time for both game viewing and walking safaris.

Ruaha has only one annual rain cycle, similar to Southern Africa, and that begins in December; an exciting time for the Park as the seasonal sand rivers begin to flow and the Park becomes alive with springtime as the plants bud, the insects fly, awakening the wealth of Ruaha birdlife. Migratory birds return to the park to breed with their full plumage and unique calls, with the Ruaha wilderness yielding a high rate of new species, including the Ruaha Red-billed Hornbill and the Ruaha Chat. It is warmer than the earlier months of the season with temperatures ranging from 15ËšC to low 30ËšC. Following the rains the Park is very green and the game can be more dispersed and harder to spot through the thickened bush nevertheless this time of year offers a stunning safari experience.  During the green season, TANAPA puts a hold on walking.  The camp is closed during the rainy season from mid March to end May each year.

Final bills are payable in US Dollars, (Cash US Dollars post-issue 2006) Tanzanian Shillings, Euros and Pounds Sterling. Guests can also pay with credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, Amex, JCB), PayPal or several Mobile Provider Payment Facilities such as Mpesa and Airtel Money. A 5% surcharge is  applicable.

Please note our camps are situated in remote locations and therefore after Dar es Salaam you will not have access to an ATM or bank.

All tents are fitted with a small safe programmed by the guest.

Guests with specific dietary requests or allergies are to please notify your tour operator or the Selous Safari Company at the time of booking. Due to our remote locations, it is critical that we receive this information prior to arrival, to make the necessary arrangements.

Selous Safari Company highly recommend visiting your doctor or travel clinic before travelling to Tanzania to ensure you have the correct vaccinations and medication.

Tanzania is a malaria zone; the best precaution is to be well prepared.

• Travel with insect repellent – we can recommend any citronella based repellents and MosiGuard as it is not only effective but also natural

• Pack long sleeved shirts and trousers for the evening and a soft shell jacket for cooler mornings and evenings

• Keep tent closed from late afternoon, as the tents are fitted with preventative mosquito netting

• Carry antihistamine or hydrochortozone cream to reduce itching

Tsetse flies can be found in the area around Jongomero. To avoid bites all our game vehicles burn elephant dung in the rear of the vehicle, a natural repellent and we recommend applying Mosiguard cream on game drives and avoid wearing dark colours as the flies are attracted to navy blue and black.

Drink plenty of water throughout the day; recommended amount is between 2-3 litres per day to avoid dehydration.

Power in camp is 240 VAC powered by solar panels and generator. Due to the cool climate, fans are unnecessary but in each tent there is lighting and two 24hour power wall sockets (British three-pin) – please note high consumption electrical items, such as hairdryers cannot be used.

In the camp there is no mobile phone signal. WiFi access is available at the pool area during daylight hours. Due to the remoteness of the area signal strength may be variable.

On all light weight aircraft in Tanzania there is a strict weight restriction of 15kg / 33lbs and soft bags are requested for easy storage.

Below is a suggested packing list for Jongomero.

• Neutral khaki coloured safari clothing, no bright or dark colours

• Ruaha has a cooler climate so we recommend both short sleeves and shorts for the day and long sleeved/trousered clothing for the evening and possibly a fleece for morning walks and game drives

• Comfortable walking shoes – no need for heavy hiking books as walking is even and the bush not thick

• Swimsuit

• Lightweight waterproofs

• Binoculars

• Torch

• Bird and game books

• Camera equipment, including plenty of memory capacity and waterproof cover/ziplock bag

• Plug adaptors (British three pin plug is required)

• Sunglasses

• Widebrimmed sunhat – preferably with a head strap for game drives

• High SPF sunscreen

• Basic first aid kit including mosquito repellent, antihistamine cream and eye drops

Selous Safari Company works with local communities at all our camps and many guests ask if they can donate supplies, if you are interested in this please discuss with the camp manager.

Our check out time is at 10h00, a later departure may incur a fee or charge for an extra lunch