Mivumo River Lodge is a newly acuired property of the Serena group of hotels. It is situated on the panhandle of the Rufiji River in view of the mighty Stiegler’s Gorge is Mivumo River Lodge. All twelve rooms are set along the river as is the large dining area. Next to the main dining area, you will find the lounge and library boasting spectacular views of the river. Adjacent to this are the sundeck & infinity swimming pool. The lodge also has a full aromatherapy Spa offering a range of facilities.

The lodge offers a variety of activities including boat adventures, exclusive guided walks, wilderness picnics, private game drives & sundowner river adventures.

Accessibility
Forty five minute flight from Dar-es-salaam to Stiegler’s Airstrip, where a half hour pleasant drive will have you at the lodge ready for your Selous Adventure.

Accommodation
Situated on the panhandle of the Rufiji River in view of the mighty Stiegler’s Gorge. The twelve air-conditioned luxury rooms are opulent in décor and are all set in implicit privacy. The architecture of the rooms is complimented by the LCD satellite television, private sundeck & plunge pool. Each of the rooms are equipped with spacious bathroom facilities and outside shower

Spa
Mivumo River Lodge is located on the magnificent Rufiji River and the spa incorporates the natural beauty and elements that surround the lodge. The air-conditioned intimate spa is located in a tranquil private location a few strides away from the main boma of the lodge, and offers panoramic views over the river. The treatments offered include massages, facials, manicures and pedicures.

Mivumo River lodge spa does not limit the treatments to the spa they also offer treatments such as mud wraps in the privacy of your room. The private decks provide the perfect location for treatments incorporating the outdoor shower, plunge pool and incredible views.

What makes the Mivumo Spa unique is the careful care and consideration that is put into every treatment by offering treatments incorporating the lodge’s location and providing unique and unusual environments for treatments ensuring that every guest has a unique and memorable experience.

The Mivumo River Lodge signature treatments include the Rufiji River Hot stone massage which incorporates stones carefully selected from the bed of the river that have been shaped and molded over time by the constant movement of the water. The treatment takes place on a portable massage bed set on the banks of the river providing an experience that is stimulated by the natural elements and the sights and sounds of the river.

Treatments Offered:
• Massage Therapy: - Massage is a holistic treatment able to effectively induce a state of relaxation and wellbeing by easing muscular tension, stimulating the circulation of blood and lymph and encouraging the immune system while relieving pain in muscles and joints.

• Aromatherapy: - Aromatherapy is the use of pure essential oils in the massage treatment. Essential oils are the ‘life force’ of the flowers, leaves, bark, wood, roots, plants and fruit peel that they are extracted from. Essential oils are absorbed into the body through inhalation and through external application making aromatherapy a truly holistic therapy, treating and balancing the mind, body and spirit.

• African Head Message: - African head massage incorporates massage techniques, shiatsu and acupressure on the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck, scalp and face. Relieving mental tiredness, anxiety and stress, relaxing tense, knotted muscles, rebalancing the energy pathways, clearing any areas of negativity, improving levels of alertness and concentration and creating a general feeling of wellbeing, calmness and relaxation.

• Manicure: - A manicure improves the condition of your hands, skin and nails. It promotes healthy nails, improves skin texture and accelerates tissue regeneration whilst moisturizing the skin and conditioning the cuticles.

• Pedicure: - A pedicure effectively removes hard, dry skin from the bottom of your feet and helps to prevent callus build-up. Tissue regeneration is accelerated, skin texture is improved, cuticles are conditioned and healthy nails promoted.

• Paraffin Wax: - Paraffin wax delivers the benefits of soft, smooth skin and therapeutic heat in comfort. The wax helps to moisturize and soften dry, chapped skin while soothing painful, stiff joints and sore, tired hands and feet.

• Reflexology: - There are reflex areas on the feet that correspond to all of the body’s organs, glands and limbs They are arranged in such a way as to form a map of the body on the feet with the right foot corresponding to the right side of the body and the left foot corresponding to the left side of the body. Reflexology thus treats the body holistically.

Children Policy
Children are welcome as the lodge encourages a unique experience to be enjoyed by the whole family. With paramount attention to safety & minimal disturbance to other guests, the lodge does not accept children under the age of 6. Family early child dinners (Between 18h00 & 18h45) policy applies to all children. Child minding services available.

Luggage
Each guest is limited to 20kgs on aircraft. It is advisable to use soft duffel bags to fit in the small compartments of aircraft within Tanzania. Some luggage can be left in Dar-es-salaam. It is a good idea to have two bags, one for clothes and equipment and another smaller bag with essential items guests may need during the day such as camera, sunscreen, Safari Jacket, scarf and hat.

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