• Ambience: After a bumpy landing at the local airstrip, visitors are greeted with cool towels to wipe off the grime from their journeys. Armed guards protect guests walking to and from dinner, as there are no fences and animals roam through the camp. Those seeking greater safety can sip cocktails on the veranda.
• Accommodations: The nine rooms on raised platforms have all the elegance of a five-star resort—plus elephants and hyenas for neighbors. The outdoor showers and plush towels are divine after a dusty day in the bush.
• Food: Nyama choma (that’s Swahili for BBQ) night features tender beef, chicken and pork on skewers, fresh salads and roasted potatoes. Breakfasts are hearty: eggs, bacon, toast and fresh fruit, along with Tanzanian coffee.
• Activities: Bespoke safari drives allow visitors to follow their favorite animals. Water safaris along the Rufiji River allow glimpses of hippos, elephants and buffalo. The camp can also arrange fishing permits and gear. Or relax by the pool between game drives—but don’t be surprised if a bush buck comes rushing by.
