My husband and I stayed for 4 nights and we had an unforgettable time. We we meant to come in Nov 2020 however Covid delayed our trip. So worth the wait!
Safari started as soon as we left the Airstrip which we didn't expect.
From arrival at Ikuka camp, it was clear to see that this place is pure luxury!
Food was fantastic. All the staff were so friendly and couldn't do enough for you.

Masai escort you to your tent at night and patrol the camp so you are perfectly safe.
Tommy, the manager, was hospitable and very friendly. He offered valuable advice and shared stories.
You are provided with your own personal water flask that take with you on safari.
Shampoo, body wash, bug spray and repellent provided. 1 wardrobe.
We were in tent 6 which had alot of activity throughout the day and night. You could see animal tracks outside your room in the morning.

Our room had its own plunge pool and veranda which was special. Huge bed! Charging points. UK plug sockets. His and hers bathroom sinks.
Tent is zipped up at night and folded up in the morning by staff.

You have the choice to have a bush breakfast which we did, various food options such as fruit, pancakes, sausages etc.
Evening drives included a pit stop to have a refreshing G+T and snack. You can pick your chosen drink before you leave camp.

We shared the game drives with a friendly couple throughout the whole stay. Festo was our guide. He was simply fantastic! He is a funny man and made laugh alot. He has years experience and could spot animals from miles away. He shared such knowledge! We got to know him personally and learn about the culture and animals. His bird calls were on point! Brilliant.

Drinks cooler is on the truck at all times. Hot water bottles and blanket provided on the 5:30am game drives because it can get chilly.

All guests eat dinner together at around 8pm and talk about your day which is nice.The camp cater to all dietry requirements. I asked Tommy if i could change my breakfast and dinner options on a few occasions, to which he obliged without hesitation.

Communal pool with sunbeds and towels.
The camp has breathtaking views of the park.

Tommy kindly offered our own private dinner in our room however we politely declined because we wanted to have dinner with Festo and other guests which we enjoyed.

We saw Elephant, Giraffe, Lion including cubs, Warthog, Zebra, Buffalo, Hyena, Impala, Kudu, Baboons, Wilderbeast, Hippo, Ostrich, Jackal and various birds.
Your welcomed back to camp after the game drive by Tommy and staff, along with a hot towel and drinks. This was a nice touch.

There is a tip box for staff is in the bar area. Guides to be tipped separately. We used US dollars for tips. There is tip recommendations in your room depending on length of stay.

We cannot thank everyone enough for a truly amazing experience. Words cannot really say how much we loved every minute. I genuinely had a tear in my eye as we left the camp because i didn't want to leave!
Ikuka stole our hearts and will remember this place.

Asante Sana! We will we back!

Love , Mr & Mrs Read

From the moment we arrived at the air strip and were met by our wonderful guide Mustapha we knew that we had made the right decision in choosing Impuls for the first part of our honeymoon.
I’m not too sure where to start as we have so many happy memories and positive things to say about the camp.
For us, the family feel to the place was amazing. You certainly feel like part of the family whilst you are there rather than a guest. The service you receive is second to none, nothing is too much trouble-ever.
Our guide Mustapha was brilliant! We spent hours and hours together doing the safaris, trying to find all of the animals and we succeeded! Mustangs has incredible knowledge about all of the animals and also the birds and flowers. His manner, humor, professional approach is a real credit to the camp. He seems to have a sixth sense in knowing what and when we wanted things!
We had the privilege of meeting Mark and Chloe whilst we were at Ikuka and Lear I g about their journey in creating the dream camp. Both lovely, humble people who made a dream a reality.
Chevvie and Tommy looked after us during our stay and were fantastic! Always smiling, always meeting us with a cold/warm towel and drink after our drives. Again, such lovely people who have a real passion for what they are doing.
The food was outstanding. We have travelled A LOT and the food was some of the best we have ever tasted and you certainly won’t go hungry.
Now the little touches…. This puts Ikuna at the top of the list for us- the individual thoughtfulness from start to finish of the trip. Individual named water bottles, hand written message on arrival, meeting and greeting after every game drive…the list could go on! For our last night the team organized a special honeymoon meal for us with a bottle of bubbly-so unexpected but so lovely.
If I could give Ikuka 6* I would -if you have the opportunity to visit, please do-I promise you won’t be disappointed. We never say that we will return to a place, but with Ikuka it is different. We will return and hopefully with friends and family so that they can experience what we have.
Thank you Mustapha, Chevvie, Tommy, Mark, Chloe and the whole team for making the start of our honeymoon so special.
Marcie and Gail xx

This was our second trip to Tanzania and a second stay at Ikuka. One time there is simply not enough as we couldn’t stop dreaming about this beautiful place! And once again it surpassed all expectations! The location and the view are the first thing that grab you and the welcome by an amazing staff. It felt like coming home. Ruaha offers a wonderful diverse landscape and an abundance of animals that definitely equals the Serengeti but it so much more quiet and without the large and hard to avoid crowds. Ikuka is its crown jewel! Large rooms, wonderful showers, a separate sitting area and endless views. The game drives were fantastic, so many exciting sightings of lions and leopards, elephants, giraffe and many more species but also time to truly just relax, be patient and observe animal behaviors and interactions. Guides at this camp are outstanding and each one of them has something special to offer. So dropping names is unnecessary as all the people working here are truly exceptional! The communal dinners (top notch food) gave us a welcomed chance to meet interesting people from different countries and the staff graciously shared stories about their lives with us.
The takeaway from Ikuka is so much more than just a stop at a great safari camp and we will return especially since there is a little white lion waiting for us…..
Asante sana, you enriched our lives more than you know