04/11/2026
CAMP REVIEW: USANGU EXPEDITION CAMP, TANZANIA 🇹🇿
If you’ve been on safari before and want an authentic, rustic experience, Usangu is the camp for you. Remote, wild and wonderfully untouched, the Usangu Wetlands in Ruaha offer a truly unique safari experience.
Nestled beneath miombo woodlands, this exclusive camp combines incredible wildlife encounters with a strong focus on conservation, adventure and traditional safari charm.
Here’s what made our stay so special…
🐊 The wildlife – We saw an unbelievable herd of over 2,000 topi! The highlight was an incredible night drive using night-vision equipment, where we spotted our first aardwolf (an extremely rare sighting), tiny baby porcupines, bat-eared foxes, two cheetahs and our first young female leopard.
🌿 The location & conservation – Getting here involved a 3-hour bush flight and 2-hour transfer, but it was SO worth it. We were the only tourists in the entire area! Conservation is at the heart of Usangu, with camera traps and monitoring helping researchers understand and protect the wildlife and ecosystem.
✨ The camp – Beautifully positioned tents with spacious decks and shaded verandas, offering the perfect peaceful retreat between safari activities.
🍽️ The food – Every evening, dinner is cooked over the open fire by ‘The Captain’. Dining under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the bush, was an experience in itself.
🐘 The overall experience – One of our most exceptional safari stays. Our guide was possibly the most knowledgeable we’ve ever had. Walking alongside elephants just 20 metres away, an unforgettable night drive and a bush dinner beside a giant baobab, complete with traditional Tanzanian singing and dancing from the staff. Truly special!
📩 Dreaming of your own African adventure? Get in touch and let’s start planning.