Safari
The bigger sister of Kwihala Camp just down the road, Jabali is one of Ruaha's most sophisticated offerings. Taking inspiration from the heart-stoppingly beautiful Ruaha landscape of baobabs, palms and rippling kopjes, architect Nick Plewman and designer Caline Williams have waved goodbye to everything you ever imagined a safari camp should be. The result is a stylish haven of sultry, earthy colours, open spaces and smooth lines (and not one single piece of canvas). There's nowhere quite like Jabali Ridge – form an orderly queue!
Perched on a pretty kopje next to the Mwagusi Sand River, views from Jabali across the vast Ruaha wilderness are stunning, and with a sun-soaked infinity pool, enormous wooden viewing decks and no less than two main areas, there are plenty of spots to enjoy them from. There’s also a spa in which to rejuvenate tired safari limbs, some rather unusual dining locations amongst the lofty boulders and a few other surprises too... Talk about pulling out all the stops.
Light and bright, sultry and sophisticated, Jabali’s ten bedrooms are hidden in the shade of the boulders and are perfectly, wonderfully private. Outside, there are sunken decks for relaxing and view-gazing (and hopefully a long, lazy breakfast or two or three) and inside, enormous king-sized four-posters, gauzy mosquito nets and a great dollop of style. Each will be cocooned in stylish wooden shutters – leave them open for a fluttering breeze or close them and drift off to the gentle sounds of the Tanzanian night…
In a place the size of New Jersey but with less than half the visitors of the Serengeti, Ruaha is the very definition of an exclusive experience. And with a prime location next to the Mwagusi River and direct access to the best game viewing area in the park, Jabali Ridge promises just that. Explore the area on game drives and night drives with exceptional guides and expect gourmet ‘bonnet picnics’ and surprise pop-up lunches. Or simply kick back and relax in camp – we couldn’t think of a better place to do it.
The calming, sleek and super-soothing interiors and the feeling of being totally immersed in nature in the most stylish of ways.
We rather like the end suite for the best views across the park and the most privacy.
Although the exterior blends almost seamlessly into the environment, the furnishings at Jabali are all uber contemporary and whilst they look fabulous, some of the chairs and sofas aren’t the comfiest!
The Time + Tide Foundation is dedicated to preserving natural environments and supporting nearby communities, and guests contribute to sustainability purely by visiting their hotels. The foundation focuses on community and school-based learning, female empowerment, health, and wildlife conservation. Through initiatives like student sponsorship, it aims to ensure the long-term prosperity of wildlife economies and foster positive social change in Time + Tide communities.
A contribution of $10 per guest, which is included in the nightly rate, goes towards the above goals.
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Escape the crowds in this rugged park where 10% of the world’s lion roam amongst the mighty baobabs.
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