Tour Description
Discover the wild heart of Ruaha National Park, one of Tanzania’s most pristine and untamed safari destinations. Stay at Asilia Kokoko Camp, an exclusive-use retreat where simplicity meets wilderness immersion. Enjoy private game drives, walking safaris with expert guides, and magical evenings under Africa’s starlit skies.
Tour Highlights
- 🦁🐘 Wildlife Kingdom
- Immersive Walking Safaris
- Private Game Drives
- Starry Nights
- Campfire Moments
- Exclusive Use
Itinerary Day by Day
Discover the raw beauty of Ruaha National Park on a short but deeply immersive safari based at Asilia Kokoko Camp an intimate, exclusive-use tented camp set amidst ancient baobabs and wildlife-rich riverbeds. This journey combines walking safaris, game drives, and starlit evenings to give you a true taste of Ruaha’s wilderness.
Your private guide and dedicated camp crew ensure a tailored experience, moving at your pace and in line with your interests whether that’s tracking elephants on foot, watching prides of lions from your private vehicle, or sitting quietly with a sundowner as the bush comes alive around you.
Kokoko Camp is pared-back yet comfortable, with well-appointed tents featuring en suite bathrooms and plush beds. Meals are a highlight, served in unforgettable settings: beneath the shade of a tree, in the sandy riverbed lit by lanterns, or around the campfire under a canopy of stars.
In just three days, you’ll experience the essence of Ruaha, its vast landscapes, diverse wildlife, and the serenity of a truly private safari.
Your plane touches down on the wild heart of Africa the Msembe airstrip.
A warm smile, a firm handshake, and the scent of the bush greet you as your private guide ushers you towards Kokoko Camp.
Here, baobabs stand like ancient guardians, and the riverbeds whisper with promise.
Settle into your exclusive hideaway, rustic yet refined, where nature is the truest luxury.
As the sun sinks low, your private vehicle carries you into Ruaha’s vastness. Elephants, antelope, and perhaps even lions cross your path.
Later, lanterns flicker in the soft sand of the riverbed, where dinner is served under an ocean of stars.
Overnight: Asilia Kokoko Camp (Full Board)
Awake to the call of birdsong and the golden glow of dawn.
Step quietly into the wilderness on a walking safari every track, every rustle telling a story, guided by one of Asilia’s finest.
A hearty bush breakfast awaits, restoring strength for the adventures ahead.
The afternoon brings the thrill of a game drive the domain of Ruaha’s famed elephants, powerful lions, and elusive wild dogs.
As dusk falls, choose the mystery of a night drive, where the nocturnal world awakens eyes glowing in the dark, silence broken by distant roars.
Return to camp for dinner around the fire, laughter and stories shared beneath a canopy of stars.
Overnight: Asilia Kokoko Camp (Full Board)
At first light, sip warm coffee as the bush stirs awake.
One final game drive carries you through Ruaha’s wilderness a parting gift from nature herself.
Back at camp, breakfast is served with sweeping views, a last taste of serenity.
Then, with memories etched deep, you transfer to the airstrip, carrying Ruaha’s untamed spirit within you.
Inclusions/Exclusions
Safari Cost Includes
- Full board accommodation at Asilia Kokoko Camp
- All house drinks (except champagne)
- Private vehicle & guide for game drives
- Walking safaris
- Transfers to/from nearest airstrip & Kokoko Camp
- Limited laundry service
- Tanzania Development Levy (TDL)
Safari Cost Excludes
- Ruaha National Park fees (per person, per night, single entry):
- - Adults: $35.40
- - Children (5–15 yrs): $11.80
- Asilia conservation fee: $10 per person, per night
- Flying Doctors/medical evacuation insurance
- International flights & airport taxes
- Gratuities & personal expenses
- Additional lunch (picnic or in-house): $25 per person
Tour FAQs
Kokoko Camp is set in a prime wildlife area of Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most untamed park, known for its baobab-dotted landscapes and exceptional game viewing.
Guests typically fly into the nearest Ruaha airstrip, where you’ll be met by your private guide. A scenic transfer takes you directly to Kokoko Camp.
Yes, Kokoko Camp is ideal for families who want a private safari. Children over 5 years are welcome, and family-friendly activities such as gentle walking safaris can be tailored to younger explorers.
Yes. All walking safaris are led by Asilia’s top professional guides, highly trained to ensure both safety and an enriching bush experience.
Ruaha offers year-round game viewing, but the dry season (June–October) is particularly rewarding as wildlife congregates around scarce water sources.
Kokoko Camp is exclusive-use only, meaning you and your group will have the entire camp, private guide, and safari vehicle all to yourselves.
Your Safari at a glance
