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Usangu Expedition Camp RUAHA NATIONAL PARK, TANZANIA

names, this new opening o ff ers a deeply engaging, conservation-driven experience for guests seeking a hands-on adventure. The seasonal camp is slated to open this summer and only operates between June and November. The time of year that you visit is important: During these hot, dry months, the wetlands recede and the surrounding grasslands, which grow lush and verdant during the rainy season, dry out to reveal vast wide-open spaces — ideal for activities. And there are certainly plenty of those. STAY The camp is surrounded by the shade of a miombo woodland. There are four guest tents to choose from;

all elegant in their simplicity, letting the landscape take center stage. Each spacious tent is positioned on a raised wooden deck with views of the wetlands and a shaded veranda. The front half of the tent is constructed from mesh fabric, meaning that you can lie in bed and enjoy the views over the wetlands while keeping an eye out for any wildlife that wanders past. There is an en-suite bathroom complete with a traditional safari bucket shower (and yes, it’s heated!). While the tents are fully immersed in the wild, you can take it up a notch by spending a night in one of the star cubes. The net tents are used for a magical sleep-out experience; gaze up at the immense night sky and twinkling stars, then watch

You’d be hard-pressed to stumble upon Usangu Expedition Camp by accident: Deep in the wild and uncharted Usangu Wetlands of Ruaha National Park in Southern Tanzania, this new camp consists of just four tents and sits on the banks of the Usangu Wetlands. It is the fi rst tourism operation in the area; the next closest camp is some 60 miles away. A safari for those who have ticked o ff all the big