Vuma Hills Tented camp is perched above the trees stretching over the seemingly endless wilderness south west of Mikumi National Park.

'Vuma' translated from Kiswahili means "a good rumour that is spread with the blowing wind". Now a reality rather than just a rumour, it is the ideal place to evoke the true spirit of Africa.

Mikumi was gazetted as a National Park in 1964 and is named after the spindle shaped Borassus palm trees. The Mkata plain supports vast herds of plains game such as wildebeest, impala, zebra and giraffe, hunted by their associated predators; while you are more likely to find Lichtenstein's hartebeest, greater kudu, roan and sable antelope in the surrounding less fertile hills. Although game sightings can never be guaranteed, there are lots of sightings of the African 'wild dog' hunting the plains in packs.

Set at the top of a hillside in thick woodlands some 15 minutes drive from the park gate, Vuma Hill Tented Camp is a haven of tranquillity after a day’s safari.

Mikumi can be accessed by road or air or by the private luxury train, the Safari Express. By road from Dar es Salaam takes approximately 4 hours and is on tarmac all the way. Scheduled flights are available from Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, continuing onto Ruaha National Park. From Ruaha there are also scheduled flights onto Arusha and the Northern Parks and also Katavi and Mahale to the west.

The dining bar area overlooks the swimming pool, creating an oasis of tranquillity in the dusty hot climate of the lowlands. The dining bar area overlooks the swimming pool, creating an oasis of tranquillity in the dusty hot climate of the lowlands.

Your spacious and comfortable tent is one of sixteen, all with a rather old fashioned colonial décor. Sleeping under canvas at Vuma is a far cry from the discomfort usually associated with camping. Complete with shaded wooden veranda at the front and en suite bathroom facilities at the back, there is not much to be asked for.

- Each tent has a double and a single bed
- The tents are mosquito proof
- Electricity is provided by generator and there are lights and sockets (3 pin square 220 V) in each tent.
- The generator will run from 10am to 2pm and again from 6.30pm to 11pm
- The ensuite bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet
- All water is solar heated.
- Mobile phones will work at Mikumi depending on the network arrangements.

Culinary and Dining Experience At Vuma Hills Tented Camp Located In Mikumi National Park as an African Safari Accommodation in Tanzania

• The dining room overlooks the swimming pool creating an oasis of tranquility in the dusty hot climate of the lowlands in which to savor the varied and well-prepared meals cooked with pride by the camp chefs.
• Food is prepared from fresh produce from Tanzania's highland farms.
• Meal arrangements include: Full English breakfast or continental breakfast, fresh fruit, tea and coffee; Lunch is a cold buffet with a selection of seasonal salads and meat dishes, followed by a dessert; Dinner is a starter, a choice of two main courses, followed by dessert and coffee or tea.

Nature Experience and Activities At Vuma Hills Tented Camp Located In Mikumi National Park as an African Safari Accommodation in Tanzania

• Specialized day wildlife watching and game driving safaris in Mikumi National Park.
• Ornithological Safaris.
• Hippo Watching Safari.
• Mikumi Sundowner photographic opportunities.
• Relax in the swimming or on the sun chair at Vuma Hill Tented Camp.

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