Mdonya Old River Camp

Mdonya Old River Camp — Safari Basics Done With Passion in Ruaha

Mdonya Old River Camp is set in acacia woodland in Ruaha National Park and is deliberately kept simple — "making no apologies for sticking to safari basics, and this results in a camp with a clear focus where you always know you're on safari and out in the wilds." Expert Africa notes that "the managers here are young and enthusiastic, and genuinely passionate about conservation issues."

Mdonya shares its philosophy and management style with Lake Manze Camp in Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous) — both camps emphasise the wildlife experience over creature comforts. Guides know the park well, and guests with particular interests (birds, plants, mammals) find the guides responsive and knowledgeable. For travellers who find over-designed luxury camps distracting from the safari itself, Mdonya's focused simplicity is a virtue.

Accommodation

Simple tented accommodation in acacia woodland. Clear safari focus. Young conservation-passionate management and guides. Walking safaris and game drives. Sister to Lake Manze, Nyerere.