Safari
Journey to this newly-revitalised wilderness, the Usangu Wetlands, to experience nature up-close and without boundaries. Usangu is a tiny, four-tented camp on the banks of the wetlands, where the leaves of miombo trees provide an idyllic hiding spot. Out and about, there are myriad activities to get involved in, with waterways to explore and plenty of gregarious birdlife to spot. On game drives, keep your eyes peeled for big cats and even bigger elephant and on night drives, the prize spot is the highly-endangered pangolin. On top of that, Usangu has a passion for conservation and you'll see it in full force while here.
Usangu is all about getting back-to-basics. Your dining room is the grass and your kitchen is an open fire, where the chef will whip up tasty meals made with fresh ingredients - and then serve it on exquisite china trays. After each day, spend time swapping stories with guests and guides, or lay back and take in Tanzania's dazzling night sky.
Set as close to the wetlands' high water mark as possible, the tents are perched on raised wooden decks. All have stretched canvas roofs and mesh sides to enjoy the magnificent view from bed. Speaking of which, the beds are all enormous and topped with cosy blankets, perfect for falling into after a piping-hot bucket shower... All tents are orientated to catch the best of sunrise and sunset from your private veranda, which is furnished with slouchy director's chairs and footrests.
With Usangu's swamp boats, it's possible to enjoy the waterways all year round, while the dry season (June - November) means walking safaris are possible, with sightings ranging from stalking leopard to a pack of African painted dogs. Enjoy private game drives including night excursions where any snapping twig could be a honey badger or serval. Join the researchers at Douglas Bell and help position camera traps, analyse images or track collared lion. You'll see just how important their work is.
Spending a night in the mesh 'Star Cube', which can be set up in a secluded location or right outside your tent.
On arrival, you'll receive a camera trap to set up near camp and on your final afternoon, you'll have the chance to help identify any predators.
There is Wi-Fi in the main areas but not in the tents. Technology is not high on the agenda.
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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