Iringa & Ruahu National Park


Day 17 – 25th June 2019

We had expected an 8 hour trip to Kisolanza Old Farmhouse just south of Iringa, but were pleasantly surprised by the new road all the way to Mafinga, which shortened the trip by four hours!  We were really mindful about the speed limits and stuck to them like glue, but were stopped just before Mafinga for allegedly speeding – doing 61km’s in a 50km zone.  We were adamant that we were not speeding, but after almost an hour, ended up paying Ts 10 000 on the spot fine payment – no receipt.
We enjoyed a magnificent supper at Kisolanza – spinach soup, followed by rump steak, fresh vegies and Irish potatoes, with strawberries and ice cream for dessert.

Day 18 – 26th June 2019

The morning was spent at Isimila Stone Age site – the walk through the pillared gorge was absolutely incredible.


A couple of hours were spent in Iringa getting phone cards, drawing money and buying meat and groceries.

The road to Ruaha National Park was not that good and went through many villages which slowed us down tremendously.  But as they say in Tanzania ‘polepole’. 
We pulled into Chogela Campsite (20 minutes from the Park gate) due to it being late afternoon and the cost of park entry.  We were warmly welcomed by Odilo and Jeremiah.
The campsite is highly recommended - really beautiful, shady campsites and the ablutions squeeky clean. We were also supplied with firewood which was included in the price of US$30 per couple.



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