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Jabali Ridge

from $1,600 per person per night for 2026/27

The most luxurious camp in all of Ruaha overlooking the beautiful baobab forest!

Sat in the northern area of the Selous, Jabali Ridge is the latest Asilia property which opened its doors in September 2017. The lodge is at on a rocky kopje and homes 8 luxury suites, an infinity pool, a spa and plenty of places to laze around and enjoy the beauty and remoteness of Ruaha. But with this ultimate luxury, comes a pretty high price tag!

Amazing rooms, facilities and location

High price for luxury…

About the location

The lodge is located in the northern area of Ruaha National Park, in the old location of its sister property, Kwihala Camp, and is deemed the best area for game. Jabali Ridge is sat on a rocky kopje, with extensive views over the beautiful baobab forest, all the way to the Mwagusi river. The nearest airstrip is 50 minutes from the camp as soon as you land, your game drive begins!

Do see Parks & Regions on this page.

hotel Layout

Jabali Ridge has eight suites and one private house that are spaced along the rocky kopje, each offering expansive views of Ruaha’s beautiful landscape.

The lodge offers a variety of facilities that many camps do not, such as an infinity pool, outdoor loungers, private verandas with comfortable seating, wifi in the rooms and a spa!

Do see our new Jabali Ridge Picture Gallery further down this page.

Jabali Ridge Accomodation

The eight suites are designed to be as open and natural as possible. Be it from the bed, the well-appointed bathroom or the private veranda, a view out to the peaceful park of Ruaha is offered, whilst wooden shutters are there for when privacy is wanted.

The design of the suites are simply breath-taking. The exterior blends seamlessly with the environment, and the interior is delicately designed with wooden features and neutral tones.

Do see Best Safaris & Holidays on this page.

Wildlife & Activities at Jabali Ridge

Whether its discovering tracks or small animals on foot, tracking the big cats by vehicle, or listening to the sounds of the wildlife in the dark on a night game drive, the guides at Jabali Ridge will do their absolute best to give you the most memorable experience possible.

The lodge offers day game drives, night drives and walking safaris inside the park and if you fancy relaxing in the lodge, Jabali Ridge is definitely the place to do it!

Don’t miss our Jabali Ridge Wildlife Guide on this page.

How to book Jabali Ridge

Please call us in the UK on the usual +44 1525 840 149 or email info@theafricaspecialists.com to check availability, best prices and what adventures you have in mind. We can plan and arrange it all for you and have been for over 20 years!

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Jabali Ridge Highlights

Just some of the highlights of this hand-picked Ruaha National Park hotel. Do call us direct for any other details or to help with planning and logistics.

Luxury Accommodation

8 luxury suites &1 private house

4WD Drive Game Safaris

Walking safaris & game drive options

Swimming Pool

Infinity pool available

Photography

stunning views

Wifi Internet

internet connection available

Please go to either of our Tailormade Safari Trips pages to see a lot more safari trips, ideas and budgets.

What kind of wildlife should you expect to find around Jabali Ridge for 2026/27?

For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife around the Jabali Ridge bearing in mind the quality of guiding, budgets, time of year and duration of stay all affect your chances of finding or seeing any of the following outstanding wildlife that dwell in this part of the Ruaha National Park…

Don't miss our full Africa Wildlife Guide right here.

What are your best safari trips & itineraries to Jabali Ridge’s Ruaha National Park for 2026/27?

Some of our most-popular tailor-made trips for the Ruaha National Park that could include a stay at Jabali Ridge include...
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$4,500$7,000

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1 Selous Ruaha & Zanzibar

Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Visits : Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Unbelievably it is actually possible to safari in both the Selous and Ruaha within this budget. For this amount of money, this itinerary offers exceptional value for money and, for those wanting… More…

15 Nights

FROM $4,500pp/pn

Lake Manze Camp lake views, Selous/Nyerere

2 The Ultimate South

Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Visits : Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, South of Dar, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

If you gave us the choice of where we would go and what we would do, apart from maybe upgrading the beach to Vamizi, this really is it! Arguably the best time… More…

15 Nights

FROM $7,000pp/pn

Ruaha National Park, Tanzania, Mwagusi Camp

3 Best of Southern Tanzania

Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Visits : Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

This is a great little safari itinerary that takes in two of Tanzania and Africa’s least visited but, in our opinion, best paired parks. The riverine Selous offers walking and boating safaris… More…

14 Nights

FROM $4,500pp/pn

Laba Siwandu, Boat safari, Nyerere National Park, Tanzania

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What are the other best hotels in Ruaha National Park for 2026/27?

We highly recommend the following hotels for Ruaha National Park for 2026/27. These are all tried and tested by The Africa Specialists™ so don’t hesitate to call us with any queries over them or to check availability.

NB. All prices for properties exclude applicable park fees and are guide prices.

$410$1,024

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4 Nights

Ikuka Safari Camp

Ruaha National Park

From $997 per person per night
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Ikuka Lodge, Bedroom, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

4 Nights

Mwagusi Camp

Ruaha National Park

From $597 per person per night
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Mwagusi Camp, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

4 Nights

Jongomero Camp

Ruaha National Park

From $997 per person per night
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Jongomero Camp, Bedroom, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

3 Nights

Mdonya Old River

Ruaha National Park

From $500 per person per night
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Mdonya Old River, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

6 Nights

Kichaka Camp

Ruaha National Park

From $1,024 per person per night
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Kichaka Lodge, Zumbua suite view, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

4 Nights

Kigelia Camp

Ruaha National Park

From $875 per person per night
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Kigelia Camp, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

4 Nights

Ruaha River Lodge

Ruaha National Park

From $410 per person per night
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Ruaha River Lodge, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

When is the best time to stay at Jabali Ridge in 2026/27?

Generally speaking, as the Jabali Ridge is in Ruaha National Park, we recommend booking stays here with us any time on the following timescales — depending on your preferences and wildlife/safari viewing plans — but if you want to avoid peak season or aim to get the timing “just right” then do call us any time to check your plans, costs and best options for a fantastic Jabali Ridge stay in the 2026/27 season…

January fair

February fair

March mixed

April mixed

May mixed

June great

July best

August amazing

September great

October still good

November fair

December fair

Don’t miss our full When to Visit tanzania guide on our main tanzania page.

Why travel with The Africa Specialists™?

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100% tailormade

We help plan your trip from start to finish
We make sure to include all your interests
We offer a range of accommodation types
It is your trip, made to suit you

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Expert knowledge

We have over 40 years of destination know how
We all spend time in our destinations annually
Local contacts give us unique insight
We are true specialists

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We have you covered!

We have full ATOL bonding for your financial peace of mind
We provide 24/7 emergency backup as you travel
We make sure that the properties and guides are the best!

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A trusted service

Established in 2010, you can totally rely on us.
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Nick French, The Africa Specialists™

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Location

The lodge is located in the northern area of Ruaha National Park, in the old location of its sister property, Kwihala Camp, and is deemed the best area for game. Jabali Ridge is sat on a rocky kopje, with extensive views over the beautiful baobab forest, all the way to the Mwagusi river. The nearest airstrip is 50 minutes from the camp as soon as you land, your game drive begins!

Layout

Jabali Ridge has eight suites and one private house that are spaced along the rocky kopje, each offering expansive views of Ruaha’s beautiful landscape. The lodge offers a variety of facilities that many camps do not, such as an infinity pool, outdoor loungers, private verandas with comfortable seating, wifi in the rooms and a spa!

Rooms

The eight suites are designed to be as open and natural as possible. Be it from the bed, the well-appointed bathroom or the private veranda, a view out to the peaceful park of Ruaha is offered, whilst wooden shutters are there for when privacy is wanted. The design of the suites are simply breath-taking. The exterior blends seamlessly with the environment, and the interior is delicately designed with wooden features and neutral tones.

Activities

Whether its discovering tracks or small animals on foot, tracking the big cats by vehicle, or listening to the sounds of the wildlife in the dark on a night game drive, the guides at Jabali Ridge will do their absolute best to give you the most memorable experience possible. The lodge offers day game drives, night drives and walking safaris inside the park and if you fancy relaxing in the lodge, Jabali Ridge is definitely the place to do it!

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