Mdonya Old River Camp

Mdonya Old River Camp is situated in the north west of Ruaha National Park beside the old course of the Mdonya River, a few kilometres from the Mdonya Falls. The Ruaha although less well known than some of Tanzania’s other parks, has a wealth of wildlife, over 520 species of birds and large concentrations of elephant, giraffe and buffalo. Children from six years are welcome.

Accommodation & Facilities
Guests at Mdonya Old River Camp are accommodated in 12 large tents well spaced apart along the old course of the river. Simply furnished, each tent has a double or twin bed with an en-suite open air bathroom that has a flush loo and shower. Families are accommodated by adding tent annexes to the veranda of the standard tents. The tents closest to the main area are favoured by families and this configuration is ideal for a family of four. A maximum of three single children’s beds can be added, two in the annex and one in the main tent, sleeping a maximum of five – although this is a little crowded. There is no electricity in the tents and light is provided by candles making this a true safari experience.

The dining and lounge tents sit under sycamore fig trees overlooking the dry river bed which is used by wildlife as a corridor, so that guests can enjoy viewing animals while having lunch or relaxing.

Eating & Sleeping
The chefs are happy to prepare children’s food at times to suit and will discuss children’s dietary preferences with parents on arrival.  Specific dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice.

There is no formal childcare provision but should parents wish to dine later than their children a guard can be posted outside the children’s tent.

Wildlife & Activities
Wildlife viewing at Mdonya Old River Camp is centred on day time drives. The camp suits anybody in search of an authentic tented safari experience well away from some of the busier national parks.

Specifically for children …
Although Mdonya Old River camp warmly welcomes children from six years, the camp does not offer specific activities for children. That said, the guides are dedicated to giving young guests the best experience possible by providing variety and adjusting activities to suit interests and attention spans.