Mwagusi Safari Camp

The camp is built from natural materials like grass thatch, timber, driftwood and stones and blends effortlessly with the environs. The dining area is a “no frills” space with wooden tables overlooking the riverbed. We absolutely love the “built in” couches around the lodge, they are as comfortable as they look. If you’ve got your nose in a book, head to the reading room, adjacent to the dining area, you can swap your book here once it’s done.

Situated under a thatch roof, your private banda is spacious and broken into three areas. In the back is the en suite - you can definitely swing a cat around this stone and reed creation. The bedroom has rugs underfoot, comfortable beds, a vanity with mirror (no hairdryer and be advised there are no plug points in the tent) and a trunk for storage. The winner is the open lounge with hammock, writer’s desk and daybed - overlooking the riverbed.

The lodge is so well situated you can literally drool over wildlife from your porch, that said the game drives are exceptional. The guides are knowledgeable and timing is flexible too. There are two game drives a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. If you’d rather do a full-day safari, that’s fine. Just discuss it with your ranger. Book an early morning bird walk around the lodge, otherwise head out on a real McCoy walking safari.