Mwagusi Safari Camp

You do not at all get what you pay for. The room/banda is very nice. With terrace and relax corner. Nice double-bed, nice shower and washroom. However there is no moskito net around the bed and there are a lot of flies and moths. We had the dinner in the sandy dry river bed, should have been private, but has not been, one of the staff had dinner with us sitting at our table, not conversating at all. The meal was very very poor, not at all justifiing the price. The way from the bandas to the dinner place was terribly long. They promised that In the morning at 6a.m. we will have our breakfast and lunchbox ready but it was not, the ordered coffee was also not correctly available and nobody helped us, so we had to organize ourselves. At the end they charged a higher price than agreed substantiating with an unacceptable and far-fetched bad exchange rate although agreed in US$. This Lodge is definitely not recommended. Addition 18.12.25.: And I wrote WhatsApp about a complaint to a manager (Winston) but unfortunately he did not answer. Is this the way to deal with guests?

Mwagusi Safari Lodge in Ruaha National Park is an extraordinary place that feels both authentic and deeply personal. Set in a breathtaking wilderness, the lodge blends seamlessly into nature and offers an unforgettable safari experience. What truly makes Mwagusi special is the exceptional hospitality: Kiasile and Minke, together with their wonderful team, create an atmosphere of warmth, care, and genuine connection. You don’t feel like a guest here, but like part of a family. Attentive, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable, the entire staff goes above and beyond to make every moment memorable. A rare and magical place that stays with you long after you leave.

Leagues is all about the game while being intimate and comfortable. Tented safari feel in well presented bandas, on the banks of game-rich Mwagusi sand river. Hugely knowledgeable and enthusiastic owner/managers Chris and Kiasile on hand throughout and very welcoming. Excellent highly trained guides and drivers. Located in prime game viewing area so drives as long or as short as you wish with the best viewings.|Multiple visits for me over the years and it's still the best in Ruaha, probably Tanzania imo. 15 year old daughter joined me on her first safari this trip and loved it all. Spoilt for game sightings including lion kill, several leopards, wild dog pack, buffalo and elephant herds, kudus and giraffe, zebra and impala seemingly everywhere. Endless birds. Fantastic.

Wonderfully authentic camp for those for who safari is all about the location, the quality of the guides and seeing a very diverse range of wildlife. We stayed for 3 nights and saw lion, leopard, giraffe, hyena, buffalo, many elephant, hippo, crocs, and more. The birdlfe is fantastic. We owe so much to our guide and driver for tirelessly working to get the most out of every drive and walk. Their knowlegde of the area and ability to spot wildlife is astonishing. The camp is wonderfully located in a river bend with a lot of animals passing through to use the water pools. |These can be comfortably viewed from your room which are large covered tents that include a bathroom and have extra seating areas outside. The staff is very helpful. The food is based on african cuisine, overall relatively basic but very tasty and there is plenty of it. We would definately go back to the Mwagusi and Ruaha is we had the chance.

My first visit back to Mwagusi in 20 years and it’s better than ever. The camp is extremely comfortable and the food plentiful and excellent. The owner Chris Fox on hand with great bush stories to entertain and educate as well.||Mwagusi really sets itself apart is the wildlife : in 5 days a lion kill (buffalo), an unsuccessful leopard hunt (probably happened after dark), 2 more good leopard sightings, an ostrich family with circa 15 chicks, with male showing incredible defensive and distraction skills, a pair of bat eared foxes and v young cubs, a serval, and a large python. Of course the elephants, impala, bushbuck, kudo, dikdik, hippos, various eagles plus plenty of other birds all there. So non stop highlights.||Previously have seen cheetah, wild dogs and a caracal but not there long enough to find them, but they are there as well.

What an amazing place Mwagusi really is! The location is truly wonderful, the bandas are full of character and comfort, and the food is delicious. It was a privilege to spend time in Ruaha; the park is peaceful and alive, and every game drive was an adventure. ||The people at Mwagusi, as well as the animals, are really what make this place special. We cannot thank everyone at the camp for making our honeymoon so brilliant. From the warm welcome when we first arrived, to the happy conversations had during our fire-lit river dinners, the jolly early morning wakeup calls and the experienced knowledge (and driving skills!) shared during every game drive. You were all fantastic and made our first safari experience that extra bit special. ||We hope to be back one day and will be recommending you to anyone who seeks a very special safari spot. Thank you so very much to the Fox family for creating such a magical place, and for allowing us to share it with you for the short time we were there. 10/10.

Really AMAZING location in the middle of Ruaha park. Not only the location, on the banks of the river, is magical but also the quality of the accommodation with very spacious and luxury tents, the quality of the food, the kindness and professionalism of the team. Last but not least, the very personal attention you get from the owners. Cassilé and his Dutch wife Nienke only took over the rains of the family business a few weeks ago, but their enthusiasm and sense of hospitality is a key to success. Good luck to yaou both and thanks for having us.

Clearly a passion project, staying at Mwagusi is a wonderful experience of living in luxury in the middle of natural Africa. The rooms are huge and with magical panoramic views of the sand river. The staff are attentive and our guide and driver extremely professional and knowledgeable about the area, flora and fauna.