Kisampa is a private community conservation sanctuary in Eastern Tanzania, bordering Saadani National Park, about 60 miles north of Dar es Saalam. Guests here are free to spend their time as they wish, there are ample activities on offer. With accommodation for a maximum of 14 guests, an intimate atmosphere is ensured.
Guests are free to go walking, maybe even camping out under the stars, exploring the diverse habitiat which includes riverine forests, open grassland, oxbow lakes and rolling hills. This area is home to a great range of animal and plant life and is also a great birding destination. Night drives can also be arranged to view nocturnal life. Game drives in Saadani National Park are also popular. There are 5 villages in Kisampa and guests are encouraged to visit these to meet the locals, maybe to share their skills and experience or to learn a new skill themselves.
Accommodation is in 6 spacious bungalows with views of the bush beyond. All have their own bathroom with luxury bucket shower and composting toilet. There is a veranda where guests can sit and relax. Accommodation is best described as rustic simplicity, in keeping with the environment. Meals are generally a fixed menu, using local products and can be enjoyed in the main dining/lounge area or al fresco by the fire pit. Bread is baked on the premises and tasty honey is made on site, by local villagers, one of Kisampa's poverty alleviation initiatives. Kisampa has a library with useful reference books and a gift shop selling local handicrafts.
