{"id":328645,"date":"2024-07-01T11:41:33","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T09:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/highlights\/laba-jongomero"},"modified":"2024-07-08T10:49:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T08:49:18","slug":"laba-jongomero","status":"publish","type":"highlights","link":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/destinations\/africa\/tanzania\/laba-jongomero","title":{"rendered":"LABA Jongomero"},"content":{"rendered":"

Remote, raw and authentic<\/h2>\n

The most remote of the LABA encampments and lodges is Jongomero. It is deep in the wilderness of Ruaha National Park<\/strong>, nearly a two-hour flight – by small aircraft – from Dar es Salaam. Below, vast woodlands and savannas glide by, the Ruaha River<\/strong> meanders through the landscape, game trails draw a tangle of stripes that converge around waterholes. The part of the park where a few lodges can still be found disappears from view, and then there is nothing but raw and authentic nature. From the air you may see the first herds of elephants; they are numerous in Ruaha NP. The airstrip looms, not far from the Jongomero River<\/strong> a tributary of the Ruaha River. Welcome to the heart of Tanzania, where you will come home to a delightful and stylish oasis. Where the world can’t find you…<\/em><\/p>\n

The natural wealth of Ruaha NP<\/h3>\n

Natural building materials and a traditional architectural style, the lodge blends well camouflaged into its surroundings. The open spaces and shaded terraces ensure that outside and inside remain connected at all times. The sleeping quarters – spacious canvas tents – are well-sealed to keep bugs out, while maintaining a view of the surroundings. Keep your binoculars handy so you can observe the many birds and other animals around the camp. Don’t be surprised when an elephant comes to take a sip from the pool or when baboons watch the movements in camp from the trees. Here you are guests in a pristine part of Ruaha National Park, an area of unparalleled natural wealth with giant baobabs, a vast savannah landscape that has been called “Little Serengeti,” laterite and acacia forests, wild dogs, lions and large herds of elephants.<\/p>\n

Tips & Tops LABA Jongomero:<\/h4>\n
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  • The eight spacious canvas tents are set on an elevated deck overlooking the riverbed of the Jongomero River<\/li>\n
  • The thatched roof over the canvas tent keeps the heat out<\/li>\n
  • From the lodge you will make game drives by 4WD in the early morning, in the afternoon and at night<\/li>\n
  • During a foot safari, you will be accompanied by specialized guides and armed rangers<\/li>\n
  • Experience an exciting sleep-out<\/em> in a canvas dome tent, with nocturnal animals sometimes actually walking right past the tent<\/li>\n
  • Children as young as six years old are welcome; at any given time there may be a maximum of two children staying at the lodge<\/li>\n
  • Enjoy your lunch in a spot in the dry riverbed or under the shade of ancient trees; dine in the stylish covered area or al fresco<\/em> by the river<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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