Located just east of Lake Tanganyika, is the low-lying 5,000 sq. km Ugalla River Game Reserve in Tanzania. This beautiful area is dominated by the seasonal Ugalla River. The broad meandering river is the wildlife stronghold of the reserve and Exclusive Expedition Ltd. Campsite is at the edge of the river overlooking the open floodplains. During the dry season, the river drys up but creates permanent pans of water that attract a plethora of wildlife. This is the ideal time for game viewing. Ugalla's claim to fame is its exceptional landscapes and high densities of predators. The grassy floodplains punctuated by fan palms flank the river, while further afield the Miombo woodlands define the more inland sectors of the reserve. Small hilly termite mounds interrupt the flat landscape, providing good vantage points for predators to spot prey. Lions, Leopard, Roan, Sables, Wild dogs, and elephants thrive on this intricate landscape. The place has a healthy combination of terrain and diversity of habitat including the river, marshes, woodlands, open plains, rocky outcrops, mountains, belts of thicket, and numerous springs.

The place is very accessible from either of the gateway towns of Arusha and Dar es Salaam. The small domestic Urambo Airport is the closest airport to Ugalla.