SAND RIVERS SELOUS

In the northern part of the Selous Game Reserve, on the banks of the Rufiji River lies the Sand Rivers Lodge. The stone and thatch lodge is set under large Tamarind and Mahogany trees, on a rocky peninsula overlooking the wide expanse of the river.

Sand Rivers offers three room options: cottages, Suites and a Honeymoon cottage. All the stone and thatched rooms are open-fronted, and raised up on the banks of the river, all with amazing views.

• 5 Standard cottages: which are open and airy, with en-suite bathrooms, flush toilets, powerful showers, and hot and cold running water.
• 2 Suites (Tagalala & Kipalala): offer more private space; as well as a large bedroom and en-suite bathroom there is a lounge area, and small plunge pool set into the deck.
• The Rhino House: The new one-bedroom honeymoon cottage, has a large bedroom, en-suite bathroom, lounge and open dining area for private meals. It also comes with its own 4WD vehicle and private guide to take you out on your own game drives as and when you wish.

BEHO BEHO

Beho Beho was the first camp to be sited in The Selous, not on the banks, or the flood plains of the mighty Rufiji River, but in the cooler highlands so as to enjoy the 'cooling breezes' from which its name derives. Always designated as a 'private camp' it has fiercely protected its individuality and privileged location as one of the most 'magical' places it is possible to visit in safari Africa - for Privacy and Exclusivity.

Strictly for safari aficionados - Beho Beho has created the true 'essence' of a safari refuge, for safari travellers who have 'been there and done that' throughout the big game countries of Africa now there is a camp that takes the 'best' of each safari and combines it into one remarkable experience. A luxurious base camp from which to explore on foot, by boat or by open safari cruiser the splendours of one of the largest game preserves in the world.

Designed for comfort - Beho Beho's stone built and palm thatched cottages, are not only a refuge from the equatorial sun, the bouncy seat of a game vehicle and the red dust of Africa nor are they just for sleeping, these spacious 'suites', which open up reveal unrivalled vistas of the Africa bush, are designed as private 'homes' with individuality and flair. The open sided lounges and dining areas together with the cocktail bar and 'billiards room' provide a sophisticated setting for post safari relaxation and the swimming pool and deck an ideal place to cool off.

MIVUMO RIVER LODGE

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.

SELOUS SAFARI CAMP

The Selous Safari Camp is delightfully situated within an open palm forest on the shores of Lake Nzerakera, a massive lake adjoining the Great Rufiji River. Blending in superbly with its natural surroundings in what is one of the most photogenic areas of the Selous Game Reserve. All safari tents are widely spaced along the lake shore ensuring maximum privacy and wonderful views. Each tent sits atop its own raised timber platform with two large verandahs on either side where one can sit with a cup of tea in the morning watching the bush come to life at sunrise, or nursing a gin and tonic as the bush gets ready for the night at sunset.

The camp as a whole is comprised of two separate camps, North and South. North camp possessing 6 tents and South camp with 7 tents. In this way, there is never the feeling of having too many people around and each camp can provide a high level of seclusion enabling guests to become familiar with all their fellow travellers as well as the staff. Each section has its own swimming pool, well stocked bar and dining area, and each has its own well supplied kitchen where our chefs produce the finest cuisine. All meals are complimented by a good wine selection. No movement between camps is required as each has its own host, game viewing vehicles, jetty for boat safaris and walking guides.

The spacious tents are luxuriously appointed, with en suite bathrooms and open air hot water showers. Ceiling fans are present in all the rooms situated above the king sizes beds where guests can rest away the exertions of the morning activity and cool down during the heat of the day before heading out again later.

SELOUS IMPALA CAMP

This camp was set up by old east Africa hand Gillie Zanacchi as a retreat where he could take his friends to enjoy the animals and the bush. It soon became obvious that he would have to share! The camp is set in Borassus palms and Tamarind trees and provides superb comfort, wonderful wildife and dining under the stars beside the rippling Rufiji river. There is a large and comfortable thatched low-slung building with wide verandahs where there is a relaxed open plan area with a well stocked bar, dining room and plenty of planters' chairs and sofas so that you can scan the river and banks for game, drink in hand.

Nearby is a sheltered, crystal clear blue swimming pool which overlooks the Rufiji, a raised fireplace area near the bar and restaurant, where you can enjoy a sundowner in the evening.

There are just seven luxury tents set on high wooden decking with magnificent views of the river and of the forest beyond. The colonial period furniture transports the guest into past eras of exploration and adventure. Each tent has a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom. and there is a double zipped entrance to keep out insects, and roll down canvas on the windows.

There is a family tent - which is really two separate tents on the same decking. Each has its own bathroom.

SELOUS MBEGA CAMP

The Selous Mbega Camp is situated in its own forest reserve on the banks of the mighty Rufiji River. A green ceiling of tree branches and leaves provide shade almost always throughout the day, covers the camp area. These trees are sometimes visited by a variety of monkeys, including the Angolan Black & White Colobus monkey, known in Kiswahili as ‘Mbega mweupe,’ or Mbega, to which the camp owes its name.

The Selous Mbega Camp is set up with twelve safari tents as well as a stone house with two rooms plus a large two bedroom suite/ family suite that are all set up along the mighty Rufiji River. The accomodation at Selous Mbega Camp is in large safari tents, built on wooden platforms, mosquito & insect proof, with en- suite bathrooms, and a verandah. Ten of our tents have a magnificent view over the Rufiji River. Two look at a dried out waterhole - “Dungu” (view tower) at the rear of the camp, with some animal or bird activity during day and especially at night.

The Restaurant and Bar are situated under a palm leave thatched roof around a Mahogany tree, facing the Rufiji River.
The kitchen provides a variety of different cuisines or so called "Bush Recipes"

SELOUS WILDLIFE LODGE

Set on the Eastern bank of the Simbazi River, a tributary of the Rufiji, in the South West of the Northern sector of the Selous. Selous Wildlife Lodge is a tented camp comprising of twelve well appointed tents positioned under individually grass-thatched structures, luxuriously furnished with adjoining beautifully appointed colonial bathrooms.

A separate dining area and guest lounge overlook the natural water hole, all complimented by an outside viewing deck & infinity swimming pool.

Accommodation
Selous Wildlife Lodge comprises twelve, well-appointed tents positioned under individually grass-thatched structures. Each of the tents is luxuriously furnished with adjoining beautifully appointed colonial bathrooms.

RUFIJI RIVER CAMP

Rufiji River Camp is located on the banks of the Rufiji river, at a point where the ample and tranquil river is animated by different species of animals. A structure in the central part of the camp hosts the restaurant, bar and library, all with a view of the river and the sunset. A covered swimming pool is situated in the camp, between reception and mess area.

The tented camp, situated in the heart of the reserve, is environmentally friendly and each tent is equipped with private bathroom and a veranda facing the river. Twenty tents facing the sunset, with comfortable beds, walled en-suite facilities, mosquito netting and all of the comfortable equipment of a lodge. Each tent has a private veranda under a roof of local straw (makuti) that creates the perfect place for reading, writing or just resting in the shade.

SABLE MOUNTAIN LODGE

The camp is small and intimate with emphasis placed on a true wilderness experience combined with warm hospitality.

Eight stone cottages are spaciously situated over the Beho Beho hillside. Each cottage provides stylish accommodation, the design element of which is in keeping with the surrounding natural environment. Each contains full en-suite facilities, 24 hour solar lighting, a spring water supply and wonderful views from a private verandah over the forest towards the distant Uluguru mountains.

The lodge also offers three luxurious tented bandas raised up high on wooden platforms to afford the best possible views.

For something extra special, there are two luxury honeymoon suites thoughtfully designed to guarantee an unforgetable romantic bush experience.

There are two restaurant and bar areas at Sable Mountain, a natural spring water swimming pool and lodging terrace affording fantastic views of the game rich hills and the path through the valley used by animals.

SELOUS WILDERNESS CAMP

Selous Wilderness Camp, which opened in July 2009, is Moivaro's newest camp. It is set along the palm-fringed edges of the wide, meandering Rufiji River, which is one of the largest water systems in East Africa. With its associated wetlands, lakes and swamps, it is one of the most outstanding ecological systems in the whole of Eastern Africa. Due to this unique ecosystem the Selous Game Reserve was designated as a World Heritage site.

Access: 30 minutes from Mtemere Air Strip (road and then scenic boat ride crossing the Rufiji), 5 hrs by road from Dar es Salaam


The home comforts of the Selous Wilderness Camp with its 7 traditionally styled spacious tents. Each tent is traditionally styled, equipped with a fan and outside shower. Includes 1 family tent (triple), 2 honeymoon tents (bath & outside shower), 2 twin-bedded tents, 2 double-bedded tents.

KIBA POINT

Kiba Point is the fabulous new base for your private Selous safari with family or friends. This small camp is booked on a totally exclusive basis only, including all game drives, walking safaris, boating, birding and fishing trips. It offers the chance to commune only with nature; you won’t meet another soul beyond the friends or family you’ve brought with you, and your private lodge staff.

Here - sharing the bush with some of Africa's greatest wildlife - is where you get the best of it all: a wealth of game on your doorstep, days of adventure and fun, and the privacy and pleasure of your own company.

LAKE MANZE TENTED CAMP

Lake Manze Tented Camp opened in 2007. It has developed a very good reputation as a slightly more rustic and 'wild' camping experience, yet with all the basic comforts and good food provided. The camp has maintained an endearing simplicity, thus the end result is not one of luxury, rather one of being out in the wild. The feeling of wilderness is further enhanced by its position on the floodplain of Lake Manze. Animals come down to drink here - and the old, well-worn elephant trail which runs around the lake and right in front of the camp is a popular route. This makes for great game viewing opportunities from the comfort of your own tent.

FOXES SAFARI LODGE

This is the only small, personalised camp in Mikumi, set up on a rocky ‘kopje’ on the Mkata flood plain, it presides over the best game viewing area of the park, the Mwanamboga waterhole. Exclusive camping 'African' style, combines creature comforts with the real bush experience; ideal for those wishing to be in the "thick of it" immersed amongst the wildlife.

8 custom designed tents raised on wooden platforms are sited around the rock kopje overlooking the floodplain, with en suite shower toilet and basin, hot water, Twin beds with mosquito nets, Private veranda, Electricity until 11pm, Drinking water available, Complimentary laundry service, Tea and coffee available on request.

MIKUMI WILDLIFE CAMP A.K.A. 'KIKOBOGA'

Mikumi Wildlife Camp, which is also known as ‘Kikoboga,’ has commanding views across the Mkata Flood Plains and is within easy reach of some of the more interesting areas of the park including the hippo pools. The communal areas are special at the camp with the bar and restaurant set under a huge fig tree overlooking two waterholes; that often are busy with game. The central dining rondavel is elevated and provides great views of the wildlife attracted to the camp’s waterholes. There is also a decent sized swimming pool and observation deck. Best of all there is also a‘cocktail bar’ in the camp. Further on to the plains is a small sun deck around a swimming pool and an observation tower.

The lodge has 12 very-comfortable, large stone and thatch cottages spread on a grassy field. All cottages are ensuite. The real bonus here is that every cottage has a ‘guest room’ attached which makes this an excellent choice for families and groups.

VUMA HILLS TENTED CAMP

Sleeping under canvas at Vuma Hills Tented Camp is a far cry from the discomfort usually associated with camping. Complete with shaded wooden veranda at the front and en suite bathroom facilities at the back, there is not much to be asked for.

There are sixteen spacious and comfortable tents, all with rather old fashioned colonial décor. Each tent has a double and a single bed, ensuite bathroom with a shower, basin and toilet, is mosquito proof, water is solar heated, and Electricity is provided by generator.

The dining room overlooks the swimming pool creating an oasis of tranquility in the dusty hot climate of the lowlands in which to savour the varied and well-prepared meals cooked with pride by the camp chefs.

JONGOMERO CAMP

Superbly isolated right in the heart of the Ruaha National Park lies Jongomero camp on the banks of a seasonal sand river which bears the same name. Blending in beautifully with its surroundings the camp is tucked away among some shady riverine vegetation not far from permanent water therefore attracting a large amount of animals into the camp area. Being the only camp situated in this area of the park ensures unmatched privacy and a true wilderness experience.

Accommodation at Jongomero comprises eight large and well-appointed tented suites, all built on raised wooden platforms and under enormous thatched roofs that also encompass a spacious private veranda. All tents are spread out, situated on the edge of the sand river which is often used by a multitude of different animals to make their way to the river system for water. The dining and living areas are both original and very comfortable offering a great vantage to take in the sights and sounds of the African bush that surrounds the camp, as does the natural "hippo friendly" swimming pool for those hot days.

The camp itself is not fenced and animals are free to pass through as they please. Elephants are daily and nightly visitors to the camp, vast herds of buffalo come within close proximity to the camp itself. Lion occasionally pass through and once every so often the tracks of a leopard can be seen winding down the main pathway as they make their way through the camp. The tents are perfectly secure and guests are frequently subjected to the wonderful feeling of huddling in a tent silently, trying to guess the identity of the enormous pachyderm which may wander by in the continuous quest for herbage.

TANDALA TENTED CAMP

Tandala Tented Camp and Safaris is named after the majestic antelope, the Kudu, who frequents the surrounding area. (Tandala is Kiswahili for Greater and Lesser Kudu). Tandala Tented Camp and Safaris is more than merely a lodge, it's your home away from home. With simple comforts, intimate atmosphere and friendly staff to make you feel welcome and relaxed.

There are ten spacious, elevated, luxury tents offering a variety of twin or double bed arrangements. Extra beds are available for children or to accommodate a third person. All lighting is provided by 24 hr solar and each tent stands at least eight meters away from the next ensuring absolute seclusion and privacy. The ensuite bathroom at the back of each tent is enclosed in thatch and rockwork over-viewing the bush. Hot showers are provided by gas or solar. At the front of each room is a sizable verandah with comfortable seating perfect for relaxing in private to watch out for game along the Mdweka sand river.

Tandala also supports the Mbomipa Village Project helping towards the awareness and conservation of wildlife by the surrounding villages, whereby, they benefit by being able to become more self sufficient and able to build schools and dispensaries.

MDONYA OLD RIVER CAMP

Located in the western part of the second largest Game Park in Tanzania, Ruaha National Park, a few kilometres from the Mdonya Falls and an exciting 1-2 hour game drive from the airstrip, Mdonya Old River Camp in its simplicity, lets you relax into bush life. The dining and lounge tents are under Acacias and Sycamore Figs overlooking the dry river bed which is used by game as a corridor, so that guests can enjoy the game viewing while having lunch or relaxing. The romance of dining by candlelight to the sound of crickets and the occasional hyena or lion, is unforgettable.

With just 11 tents, Mdonya Old River is a small camp offering a personal service tailor-made to clients' needs. The tents are spread out over a large area with many shade trees. There are comfortable sitting areas, with a small library and interesting wildlife artifacts. There are hideouts at both ends of the camp, where you can sit and watch the game pass by all day long.

MWAGUSI CAMP

Nestled into a bank of the Mwagusi Sand River, this small exclusive tented camp which overlooks a watering hole in the riverbed .

The 10 tents are designed within thatched bandas each with high density mattresses, dressing table, wardrobe, luggage racks and safari chairs all built in the traditional style of the camp. Solar powered lights as well as a number of traditional hurricane lamps provide lighting. At the front of each banda is a large covered veranda with a table and armchairs made from local materials. Each banda has an 'ensuite' bathroom with flush loo and hot shower. The best of game viewing can be experienced from the seclusion of your veranda.

RUAHA RIVER LODGE

Ruaha River Lodge offers comfortable accommodation options putting you right in the middle of the wildlife in one of the richest areas of the park. Drinks around a campfire on the river bank, or high up in the elevated bar with its spectacular views up and down the river - the choice is yours.

There are 20 Bandas with either twin beds or a double bed. Additional beds can be added. The ensuite bathroom has a shower, toilet and wash basin with solar-heated hot water. The rooms are protected with mosquito gauze on the windows. A generator provides electricity for lights and battery charging until 11pm each night. Hurricane lamps provided at dusk.

MUFINDI HIGHLAND LODGE

Cool healthy mountain air, evenings around a log fire, trout fishing, horse riding and stunning scenery are just a few of the reasons for visiting the Highland Fishing Lodge high up on the Rift Valley escarpment and discovering a different aspect of the African bush.

There are only nine log cabins available as either double or family rooms overlooking the lake and golf course. After a day's exertion, a long hot soak is just what is needed before a sun downer on the bar balcony before moving inside to sit around the roaring log fire. The cabins offer: bath/shower, toilet and basin, hot water, Drinking water, Electricity provided by generator until 11pm, Complimentary laundry service, Tea and coffee available all day.

UTENGULE COFFEE LODGE

Utengule Coffee Lodge offers guests an oasis of calm on the slopes of the mighty Mbeya range in Southern Tanzania, with spectacular views across the East African Rift Valley. In terraced gardens on an estate famous for its gourmet coffee, ‘The Lodge on the Coffee Estate’ has 16 rooms with en-suite facilities; the most luxurious have open glass frontages and large balconies overlooking the pool and the Rift Valley beyond.

Guests at the lodge can expect ‘a personal touch’ with home cooking using locally-grown ingredients and exceptional hospitality offered with a smile. You can swim, play squash or tennis, walk, take a guided trek, a tour of The Coffee Farm, read a book, or simply watch the variety of birdlife in the gardens and marvel at the gorgeous sunsets.

THE OLD FARM HOUSE - KISOLANZA

The Old Farm House, Kisolanza is a guest house and campsite centrally located in the heart of the Southern Highlands of Tanzania. The Old Farm House is conveniently situated between Mbeya and Dar es Salaam. The Old Farm House specializes in accommodation from bush camping to ultimate luxury.

• Farm Cottages: - The two Farm Cottages are set in beautiful private gardens. They are luxuriously furnished and beautifully decorated to a high standard with total privacy for guests wishing to relax in comfort. They have electricity, en-suite bathrooms and log fires.

• Campsite Cottages: - These attractive and very affordable cottages are situated amongst the indigenous trees of the private vehicles campsite. They are comfortably furnished with en-suite bathroom and sitting area with log fire.

• Campsite Chalets: - These wooden chalets with twin beds and all linen provided make the perfect option for those travelers either on a tight budget or too weary to put up their own tent. Hot, clean showers and toilets are just a short walk away.

• Stable Block: - These 5 budget priced rooms are situated on the overland campsite. They have either double or twin beds with lovely linen provided. This block of rooms is close to hot clean showers and toilets.

• Campsite: - There are two secluded sites. One for private vehicles and the other for overland trucks. Each site has clean bathrooms with hot showers. There is plenty of shade and grass bandas can be used for protection during the rains. A farm shop and bar are also available.