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