Vuma Hills Tented Camp

Mikumi National Park, Tanzania - Classic 4

Vuma Hills Tented Camp is perched on the side of the Mikumi hills overlooking the Mkata plain. The tents are shaded by woodland, although the animals do still wander through. The spacious tents are dotted around the restaurant, bar and swimming pool. The evenings are lit up with a brazier and the chance to see the resident honey badgers, civets, genets and bush babies that arrive for their evening meal. These unusual companions are sometimes accompanied by porcupine. These nocturnal animals are usually quite rare to see elsewhere, and especially at such close proximity.

Accommodation

Vuma Hills has 16 tents nestled among the woodland, all raised on a wooden platform with spectacular views of the flat Mkata plains from the veranda’s. Visitors can enjoy a dip in the pool, just make sure there are no elephants down to drink first!

One of only two camps inside Mikumi National Park, guests of Vuma become true park residents along with the elephants, giraffes and bush babies.

Special occasions can be catered for by an individually prepared bush breakfast, stepping that much further into nature.

Activities

Game drives are taken in open, adapted 4WD vehicles. The vehicles have tiered seating and roof shading, allowing the guests to enjoy the closeness to nature. Soft drinks are provided. Vehicles seat either 4/5 people or 7/8 people and are on a shared basis unless a private vehicle is reserved.

Day excursions offer you a chance to visit the Sanje Waterfall in the Udzungwa mountains. Here guests can swim in pools at the top of the falls with rare endemic primate species, The Red Hehe Colombus and Sanje Mangabey, playing in the tree’s above.