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  • Location: Tanzania, Selous
  • Type of Accommodation: Lodge
  • Comfort Level: Mid-range

overview

Sand Rivers Selous is an intimate safari lodge in Tanzania's Selous Game Reserve, set on a rocky peninsula with views over the Rufiji River. The lodge offers a unique blend of classic safari elegance combined with the ruggedness of a genuine bush adventure, overlooking the river that is brimming with hippos and crocodiles.

Explore this reserve – a World Heritage Site – that is home to a wide variety of wild animals and birdlife and varied terrain. Set off on game drives in open-top vehicles, take a riverboat upstream, or enjoy a 4-day walking safari. For something truly memorable, you can even experience overnight fly-camping.

highlights

  • Overlooking the Rufiji River
  • Range of exciting safari activities
  • Walking safaris & fly-camping available
  • Access to a private guide & vehicle

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Facilities

Enjoy a Selous walking safari - a 4-day wilderness walk in the remote parts of the Selous Game Reserve and the Tagalala Hot Springs.

Overnight fly-camping is another favourite at Sand Rivers Selous, where you have the chance to experience a night in the open, under the gorgeous African night sky.

Each guest group also has exclusive access to their own vehicle and a dedicated guide.

General Facilities

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    Swimming Pool
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    Bar
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    Library

Dining

The main dining table is made from an enormous tree, and is the meeting point for lunches and dinners.

Breakfasts at Sand Rivers Selous can be enjoyed with other guests in the lodge, or as a picnic under the shade of a tree.

Riverside Room

Sand Rivers Selous has five standard, open-fronted cottages, built on stilts, with an authentic thatched roof. Each cottage features one side open to the river, giving clear views of the water and sandbanks from a lavishly net-covered bed.

Riverside Room AMENITIES

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    En-suite shower only
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    Outside area
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    Mosquito net

Other Room Types

For the more adventurous, don't miss out on the chance to go fly-camping. These camps are simple, but do have ice cold drinks, delicious food, comfortable bedrolls, toilets and bucket showers set just behind the camp.

Activities

  • Animal tracking experience
  • Birding
  • Boat excursions
  • Bush dining
  • Game drives
  • Guided walks
  • Specialist guides
  • Walking safaris
  • Fishing
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 01 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013 $450 Fully Inclusive
  • 01 Jul 2013 - 31 Oct 2013 $875 Fully Inclusive
  • 01 Nov 2013 - 19 Dec 2013 $625 Fully Inclusive
  • 20 Dec 2013 - 31 Dec 2013 $875 Fully Inclusive
  • 01 Jan 2014 - 06 Jan 2014 $875 Fully Inclusive
  • 07 Jan 2014 - 15 Mar 2014 $625 Fully Inclusive
  • 01 Jun 2014 - 30 Jun 2014 $625 Fully Inclusive
  • 01 Jul 2014 - 31 Oct 2014 $875 Fully Inclusive
  • 01 Nov 2014 - 19 Dec 2014 $625 Fully Inclusive
  • 20 Dec 2014 - 31 Dec 2014 $875 Fully Inclusive

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • Yes - Selous was different, unique and touching also, it was a dream, service was excellent, food was perfect, people were friendly, the nature is something that no one can complaint of... the view.. everything!!!

    Ingrid Achtmann, April 2012

  • It was fantastic - there was nothing wrong here, with great staff, great guides, and beautiful setting.

    Mary Ronbeck, September 2008

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Maureen Stover

Maureen Stover

Africa Safari Expert

"The service was excellent, food was perfect, very friendly staff and the Selous continues to be one of my favourite parks in Africa!"

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Yes - Selous was different, unique and touching also, it was a dream, service was excellent, food was perfect, people were friendly, the nature is something that no one can complaint of... the view.. everything!!!

Ingrid Achtmann, April 2012 >View more reviews