Kokoko Camp in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park

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Kokoko Camp, in the prime untamed wilderness area of Ruaha National Park, focuses entirely on the magnificent wildlife and the experience of the moment.

The adventure allows you to return to the authentic essence of safari, disconnecting from the everyday world and connecting with nature, your friends, and your family. Relish discovering and walking new trails, feeling like an explorer, and engaging all your senses. It is a journey embracing mindfulness and immersion in nature.

Booked privately for a maximum of six guests and hosted by one of Asilia’s top guides, our boutique Kokoko Camp offers you the opportunity to spend blissful days exploring the dry Mwagusi River of Ruaha on walking safaris, game drives and exciting night drives. All activities are tailored to your interests.

Delight in incredible stargazing from the comfort of your tent, and enjoy secluded dinners in the riverbed, surrounded by flickering lanterns. The exclusivity of Kokoko Camp ensures an intimate experience, while the simplicity of the camp ensures a greater connection with the unspoiled natural surroundings.

Every experience is designed to enhance the natural setting and your experience of it. The camp’s pared back and unassuming style retreats to allow nature to be the star of the show. From the delicious meals that are cooked over an open fire and enjoyed in the open air whenever possible, to the retractable canvas roof above your bed that allows you to stargaze from your bed with only a transparent protective netting over you – every experience is designed to elevate that nature that surrounds you.

OPEN: JUNE TO NOVEMBER

CLOSED: DECEMBER TO MAY

CLOSEST AIRSTRIP: MSEMBE IS A 45-MINUTE DRIVE FROM CAMP

FAMILIES: CHILDREN AGED 12 AND OLDER

A front view of a Kokoko tents showing how the front opens up completely — *The unique tents open right up to blur the distinction between indoors and outdoors.*

A view of the wilderness from within the Kokoko tents — *At Kokoko, nature is the star of the show. Open your tent right up and enjoy a magical view from your bed.*

Interior view of a Kokoko tent, showing the roof pulled back and the overhead netting — *Kokoko's tents are a comfortable retreat in this most wild setting.*

The interior of the guest tent at Kokoko Camp with large bed and mesh ceiling with views of the landscape — *Enjoy uninterrupted views from your secluded room at Kokoko Camp.*

Kokoko tent with its roof canopy pulled back — *Enjoy stargazing from your bed by pulling back the roof canopy of your tent.*

Kokoko Camp's softly lit lounge and dining area under canvas tents surrounded by trees at twilight. — *Kokoko Camp's lounge and dining area softly lit beneath the trees at dusk.*

Kokoko Camp guests sit around the campfire at dusk with glowing tents and trees in the background — *Campfire stories under starlit skies at Kokoko Camp*

A lone elephant walking across a sandy riverbed in the Ruaha National Park with green shrubs and distant hills in the background — *An elephant strolls across the dry riverbed in the Ruaha National Park*

A guest enjoys a quiet moment while being served a beverage — *At Kokoko Camp, you can enjoy warm hospitality in a peaceful setting.*

Comfy sofas, coffee tables, and classic decor of the Kokoko main areas — *Kokoko guests have many options of places to enjoy a quiet moment between activities.*

The tented lounge area at Kokoko, showing comfortable chairs and tables where guests can relax — *Between activities, spend a relaxing moment in the communal lounge and dining area.*

An Asilia bartender mixes a drink — *Asilia's staff warmly cater to your every need on safari.*

A waiter removes a kettle from the smoking fire to prepare meals for Asilia guests — *At Kokoko, all your meals are artfully prepared on an open fire. An Authentic safari experience.*

Asilia guests on a walking safari learn fascinating insights from their guides — *Guests on a Kokoko walking safari hear fascinating insights from their private guide.*

ACCOMMODATION & AMENITIES

Our classic, expedition-style tented camp, immersed in the vast, sprawling land of iconic towering ancient baobabs and dense forests, offers an intimate and exclusive safari experience. The camp features just three uniquely designed guest tents, offering simple yet comfortable accommodation, made of mosquito net mesh to maximise the outside-in views. Each tent has an en suite bathroom, hand basin, and outdoor bucket shower. A retractable weatherproof roof allows you to lie in bed and enjoy stargazing from the comfort of your tent. Our unique camp is set on the edge of a forest, embraced by rain, fig, sausage, and Jackalberry trees overlooking the dry Mwagusi Riverbed. You can relax and rejuvenate your soul from your secluded veranda between safari activities as this peaceful environment surrounds you.

3 DOUBLE OR TWIN TENTS

EN SUITE BATHROOMS

EXCLUSIVE-USE CAMP

HOSTED BY A TOP ASILIA GUIDE

PRIME WILDLIFE LOCATION

PRIVATE GUIDE AND VEHICLE

UNIQUE STARGAZING TENT DESIGN

WI-FI (LIMITED)

Kokoko Camp is set on the periphery of a forest, with views overlooking the dry Mwagusi Riverbed.

The camp’s location in Ruaha National Park makes it one of the finest destinations for exciting game viewing. Wildlife can be seen gathering at waterholes dug earlier in the day by elephant, while predators wait patiently to ambush their prey. Offering some of the best walking safaris in Africa, Kokoko Camp operates only through the dry season months to capitalise on the opportunities for walking that Ruaha National Park provides.

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Best time to visit Kokoko Camp
Visit Kokoko Camp June to November

Kokoko Camp, Ruaha National Park, Wildlife, herd of elephants walking on the sane towards rocks and trees surrounding

June - September

High: 28°C / 82°F Low: 17°C / 63°F Rainfall: 70MM / 0.8IN

The camp opens in June, as the dry season begins to take a hold of Ruaha National Park. The vast and untamed wilderness shimmers with heat through the dry months. This is the best time for game viewing, as the vegetation is sparse and the movements of wildlife more predictable as they rely on the few available water sources. Walking safaris in August and September are amongst the best in Africa.

Kokoko Camp, Ruaha National Park, Guests having sundowners while the sun sets, beautiful landscape of the park, bare trees and bushes in the background

October - January

High: 27°C / 81°F Low: 15°C / 59°F Rainfall: 72.5MM / 2.85IN

The dry season peaks in October, creating superb game viewing conditions for both game drives and walking safaris. These conditions continue into November, even after the first of the short rains have fallen, as there is not yet sufficient water to allow the wildlife to disperse. Kokoko Camp closes at the end of November, ahead of the approaching season of short rains, reopening again in June.

Kokoko Camp, Ruaha National Park, Wildlife, giraffe walking through the park, green grass and palm trees

February - May

High: 25.5°C / 78°F Low: 12°C / 53°F Rainfall: 205MM / 8.08IN

Safari operations remain closed, reopening in June.

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Minimum 2 adults | Minimum 2 nights per camp | 7+ nights must be consecutive

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Your Questions Answered

How do I get to Kokoko Camp?

The closest airstrip to Kokoko Camp is Msembe – a 45-minute drive from camp.

Does Kokoko Camp allow children?

Due to the exposed nature of this camp and the emphasis on walking, there is a minimum age of 12 years for children, aligned with park rules for walking safaris.

What are the best months to visit Kokoko Camp?

Kokoko Camp strategically operates through only the dry season in Ruaha National Park, when conditions are at their best for walking safaris and game drives. October, and most of November, offer the peak of the dry season, providing the best of these conditions.

What happens on a game drive?

Our experienced and knowledgeable guides accompany you on thrilling wildlife adventures in customised 4×4 vehicles designed with your safety and comfort in mind. The exclusive-use nature of this camp allows you the flexibility to enjoy game drives as and when you wish.

What should I wear on safari at Kokoko Camp?

When going on a safari, it’s best to wear neutral-coloured clothing suitable for the season and light synthetic hiking shoes that can be used for various safari activities. Also, remember that small planes have a baggage weight limit of 15kg (33 lbs).

What wildlife can I see at Kokoko Camp?

The greater Ruaha area is home to an estimated one-tenth of the world’s lion population. You can also observe other animals, such as cheetah, leopard, wild dog, lesser kudu, sable and roan antelope, elephant, giraffe, bat-eared fox, and over 550 bird species.

What will we eat at Kokoko Camp?

In keeping with the authenticity of the experience, all meals are prepared using the campfire. Fireside dining reminds you of the true essence of safari: being out in the wild, exploring, discovering, and making memories.

What should I do if I have dietary restrictions?

Please let us know your dietary requirements before arrival, and we’ll happily accommodate them.

Does your camp have electricity and running water?

Yes! The tents at Kokoko Camp have electrical outlets, and the en suite bathrooms have running water to the hand basin, flushing toilets, and outdoor safari-style bucket showers. A bucket outside your tent is filled with hot water, then hoisted up a pole to sit higher than your shower head. Inside your shower, you can control the flow of the water to ensure it lasts as needed. In the event that you run out of water, a staff member will be hovering within calling distance to refill your bucket.