FOUNDERS STACY AND HEZRON TELL US WHAT MAKES A STAY AT KICHUGUU CAMP SO SPECIAL
A charming camp with touches of luxury set amongst acacia woodland with superb views of Tarangire National Park
Kichuguu strikes many as an odd choice of name - it means “termite mound” - but you'll soon realise why when you see the multitude of termite mounds of Tarangire. A great reminder that the park is full of big and small wonders. It’s also worth mentioning that Kichuguu was just recently opened in 2017 and offers a different but powerful opportunity to experience Tanzania wildlife.
We have constructed nine tents in king, queen and triple configuration with private verandas. Each tent has an en-suite with flush toilets, running water and a safari-style bucket shower The camp's design represents its name well - the organic features and structures of termite mounds are present throughout the camp.
Tarangire National Park is perfectly suited for daytime nature walks, private outdoor picnics and night game drives. There is also a campfire every night, and the opportunity to listen to and share stories.
Written by Co-Founders and Directors Stacy Readal and Hezron Mbise
Stacy oversees the company's business development, financial planning and customer service. Before transitioning into the tourism industry she worked at an NGO in Arusha, running programs in sustainable agriculture and HIV/AIDS prevention in Northern Tanzania. She is a board member of Global Service Corps, a nonprofit organization working to combat rural poverty and HIV in the Arusha region. Stacy is fluent in Swahili.
Hezron oversees in-country operations at the Arusha office. He entered the tourism industry as a mountain porter and worked his way up before finally forming his own company. With more than 25 years of experience in Tanzania's tourism industry, he is remarkably capable of orchestrating lodge logistics, staff management and guest satisfaction. He is a native of the Mount Meru/Arusha area in Tanzania.
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January
January is mixed when it comes to weather, temperatures rise whilst the chance of rain and humidity increases. It is still a good time to go, as the rates are lower yet the game viewing is still excellent.
- During this time migratory herds are in the Serengeti for calving season, meaning the Ndutu plains are busy.
February
The weather remains hot with a chance of rain in February.
- Meanwhile in the Ndutu Plains the migration is still occurring.
March
March is the calm before the storm, before heavy rains and humidity builds. Visitors can take great advantage of lower rates during the low season.
- Migrating herds start to leave Ndutu, heading West towards Grumeti.
April
April experiences continued periods of heavy rain, we would advise against travel due to the conditions.
May
During may there is periods of heavy rain, we would advise against travel due to the conditions.
June
June heralds the wet season, bringing lush green vegetation which can make spotting game more difficult. It is a particularly great time for birders as parks become populated by migratory birds especially in the South.
- Migration is still in the Grumeti area, heading north.
July
July is the start of peak season, temperatures reach up to 30 degrees and the surrounding land becomes drier and spotting game is becoming easier.
- The migration is in the Northern Serengeti moving towards Kenya.
August
August is peak season, with bush land drying out game spotting becomes much easier. If you want to experience Tanzania game at its best, August is the time to travel.
- The migration still remains in the north.
September
Peak season continues in September, the Northern circuit can be very busy, if you want to avoid crowds it's best to visit the southern parks.
- The end of the migration is still in the north with herds on both side of the Kenyan and Tanzanian borders.
October
Peak season continues into October with good game viewing in the Serengeti and southern parks.
- The migration has now crossed over into Kenya.
November
November is the start of the rainy season, the rains tend to be overnight so it is still a popular time to travel. During this month you can take advantage of low season rates.
- Migration crossing over into the Serengeti can be seen a the Tanzania and Kenya border.
December
Rains continue in December, whilst the temperature and humidity start to build. Venturing out on safari is generally good, with large game still easily spotted.
- Migrating herds in the north travel south back to Ndutu.
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