It is the height of safari season and with great relief I notice that Tanzania is once again bustling with safari-goers ready to explore and yearning for new adventures. Although most of the flights I have been on the past few days have been filled to the brim, surprisingly our little 12-seater charter plane by Auric is empty this morning.
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There are few experiences that will ignite your senses like fly camping in one of Africa’s most remote wildlife-rich wilderness areas. The Ruaha National Park on the Southern Safari circuit of Tanzania with its majestic baobab trees, the Great Ruaha River and untouched landscape provides the perfect, pristine setting for a fly camping and walking safari adrenaline-fuelled adventure.
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As I walk through the main relaxation areas of Jongomero I am instantly drawn to the full-flowing river beyond. My thoughts turn to how blissfully cool and tranquil it is here by the river, in the shade of a tall Jackalberry tree. I flew into the Ruaha National Park at the tail end of 'safari season'...
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We asked Chef David Lukoka at Jongomero to share with us his favourite Valentine’s Day dessert recipe. Something delicious and decadent to be the perfect addition to any Valentine’s meal, but simple enough you don’t end up spending unnecessary time in the kitchen.
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Jongomero Group Fam Trip

Alice Baker
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Jan 7, 2020
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Jongomero
Dramatic landscapes of the Ruaha National Park and the space and privacy Jongomero provides epitomise this beautiful, remote camp.
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Jongomero Fam Trip 2018

Catherine Armstong / Small World Marketing
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Dec 15, 2018
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Jongomero
Jongomero is like an expansive stage where the spectacular landscape is an integral feature, and an inextricable part of the camp’s unique character.
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A dramatic deluge in Jongomero

Selous Safari Company
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Mar 20, 2018
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Jongomero
The diversity of the landscape, as it responds to the command of nature, doesn’t fail to inspire and enthral those who experience it, even our most seasoned of guests and guides.
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We are delighted to announce Jongomero has been nominated for not one but two World Travel Awards. Our exclusive boutique camp has been nominated for both Tanzania's Leading Tented Safari Camp but also Africa's Leading Tented Safari Camp.
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Green Season Envy

Chris & Samantha Tinkler
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Jan 26, 2017
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Jongomero
With the rumbling thunder threatening the horizon of Ruaha National Park it is time to talk about the joys and benefits of the Green Season and why, for some travellers, this would be the best time to visit Jongomero!
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Mkuyu Guiding School at Jongomero

Chris & Samantha Tinkler
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Jan 26, 2017
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Jongomero
It was wonderful to welcome the trainee guides from Mkuyu Guide School to Jongomero last week and offer them a day looking around and learning about the camp and the lifestyle they could have in the future if they continue with their studies.
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Wildlife conservation has always been a integral part of Selous Safari Company's vision and manifesto, however with terrifying statistics emerging daily, elephant conservation has become an area that requires far more attention, and soon, or we will have no elephant in the world in under a decade.
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Green Season Days at Jongo

Brian Bode
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Jan 25, 2017
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Jongomero
What a glorious past week we have had at Jongomero! We have had a number of wonderful elephant and lion sightings not far from camp. Just yesterday a herd of ellies were observed a mere 100m from camp. As I always say this is the animals' home and we are only renting it from them - so they are free to roam where they wish and we have to respect and enjoy the sightings they afford u
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Spring Fever

Brian Bode
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Jan 25, 2017
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Jongomero
"It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want - oh you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!" - Mark Twain
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