Usangu Expedition Camp

Usangu Wetlands, Ruaha National Park

This unique camp is at the forefront of citizen science experiences alongside big game wildlife spotting in an unexplored area of Ruaha. Usangu champions its environment, with meals cooked over a fire and enjoyed under the stars.

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Usangu Expedition Camp 

What We Love

Wildlife

Roan antelope, sable, wild dog, big cats, elephant, and giraffe inhabit Usangu. The wetland habitat supports diverse bird species and offers opportunities to discover new amphibians, making it a rich environment for wildlife enthusiasts and researchers alike.

Experience

Guests enjoy private game drives, walks, boat trips, and night drives with expert guides. Usangu also offers unforgettable sleep-out experiences, where a bed is set in the wilderness, with a ranger for protection and only a mosquito net overhead.

Impact

Usangu partners with the Douglas Bell Eco Research Station, involving guests in conservation efforts. Visitors can join researchers, monitor predators, set camera traps, and analyze wildlife images to support the camp’s conservation initiatives.

About Usangu Expedition Camp 

Usangu Wetlands Camp offers six comfortable safari tents and a shaded communal area, providing a remote and authentic wilderness experience. This camp focuses on simplicity, encouraging guests to immerse themselves in the pristine surroundings and appreciate nature without the distractions of luxury. It’s an ideal setting for those seeking adventure and contributing to conservation through citizen science. Each tent includes en-suite bathrooms, battery charging facilities, and spacious decks with shaded verandas, offering comfort without compromising the wilderness experience. Usangu celebrates the harmony between travel and conservation, allowing guests to play an active role in preserving this unique ecosystem.

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  • 6 tents 
  • Children over 12 accepted 
  • Wifi available
  • Private Guides
  • Meals cooked over a fire
  • Boat trips

Why Book with Us

Genuinely Tailor-Made
No two Wild Paths trips are the same. Every itinerary is built from scratch around you — your pace, your interests, your budget. You’ll speak directly to Jonny, not a call centre.
On-the-Ground Expertise
Jonny has spent over 15 years travelling across Africa, including driving the length of the continent from Cape Town to Cairo. That experience — and the relationships built along the way — means every Wild Paths itinerary is rooted in genuine, first-hand knowledge of the places, people and wildlife you’ll encounter.
Travel That Gives Back
Every trip you book with Wild Paths actively contributes to protecting the wildlife and places you’ll visit. We choose partners and camps based on their commitment to conservation and local communities.
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Wild Paths is ATOL and PTS protected, so your money is safe from the moment you book to the moment you return home.
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Our Impact

We choose our local partners, safari camps and guides based on their ability to offer incredible experiences and their commitment to people, the planet, and wildlife. We’ve worked with many of them for years.

  • Every holiday we create aligns with our purpose to support conservation through the power of travel
  • We measure the carbon cost of each trip and invest in projects that remove emissions and celebrate the wild
  • 30% of profits are donated to charities, supporting conservation, communities and biodiversity.
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