Sand Rivers Selous, Tanzania
4*+ camp
Located deep inside the Selous Game Reserve on the banks of the Rufiji River is the Sand Rivers Selous. The camp is set by the river and is in one of the best locations that there is in the reserve for game viewing with high concentrations of animals nearby. The camp is in a remote location offering excellent privacy and views, guests staying here will rarely see other vehicles and can enjoy a private safari experience.
The depth of game activities on offer at Sand Rivers Selous is outstanding. These include game drives across the plains, walking safaris for up close encounters with majestic animals, as well as boat safaris. Here guests float down the river watching the shallows of the river for pods of hippopotamuses or enjoying breakfast on a sandbank amongst the wildlife.
There are eight rooms at the Sand Rivers Selous Camp, five of which are riverside rooms, these are lovely and light, beautifully furnished with open fronts and panoramic river views. There are also three hillside suites which offer the ultimate luxury safari experience with spacious bedrooms, private lounge and living areas and private decks with plunge pools to relax in.
Each of the rooms at the Sand Rivers Selous is private and secluded, ideal for a honeymoon or those looking for an intimate trip. The personalised service and stunning remote setting further enhances this, as do the beautiful views and delicious inclusive meals. For those looking to spend a night in unrivalled surroundings the Sand River Selous has the option of adding on fly camping, a sleep out in the wild under the stars and a genuine once in a lifetime experience.
Property Details
- Riverside room: king-size or twin beds, en-suite bathroom, seating area, furnished deck and river view
- Hillside suite: king-size or twin beds, en-suite bathroom, living room, deck, furnished deck, plunge pool and river view
- Swimming pool
- Dining room
- Outdoor dining
- Lounge
- Bar
- Deck
- Library
- Transfers to and from Sand Rivers Selous from Kiba Airstrip
- Game drives
- Walking safaris
- Fishing
- Boating safaris
- Game viewing hide
- Thermal hot springs excursion
- Fly camp (pre-booking essential)
Please note some extras are at an additional charge, please speak to a specialist as some may be included in your stay
- The best time to go: June to October
- International travel: London to Dar es Salaam via Nairobi; flight time approximately 14 hours
- Internal travel: Dar es Salaam Airport to Kiba Airstrip; flight time approximately 1 hour
- Transfer time: 20 minute drive from Kiba Airstrip
- Currency: Tanzanian Shilling, US Dollars also accepted
- Languages: English and Swahili
- Child policy: children welcome from eight years old
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Our Thoughts
“One of the best lodges to experience authentic Africa whilst staying in comfort. The standards are fantastic here with excellent food and service combining with luxurious surroundings and great game viewing across the river and beyond.”