Rufiji River Camp

$410 - $495

per person sharing

At A Glance

$410 - $495

Per Person Sharing

Destinations
Nearest Airport

Mtemere Airstrip - Selous

Children Under 12 Welcome

Accommodation Highlights

On the banks of the Rufiji River
In the heart of the Nyerere wilderness
Relaxed, friendly safari retreat
Unforgettable boat trips
Hippo & crocodile sightings from the camp
Fabulous birding - over 400 species
Soak up African sunsets from your tent

Overview of Rufiji River Camp

Tanzania, Nyerere

Situated in the north-eastern region of the vast Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve) and overlooking the mighty Rufiji River, this permanent tented camp offers the highest possible level of comfort while remaining close to nature. Ideal for a relaxed safari experience, Rufiji River Camp is situated high on a bank and offers incredible wildlife viewing – even from the individual tents.

Explore the area on 4×4 excursions, walking safaris and a boat trip along the Rufiji River – a definite trip highlight that will bring you to adjoining lakes where hippo, crocodile and 400 species of bird can be observed in the their natural habitat.

The camp itself is powered by solar panels, resulting in a minimal impact on the environment and offers a 270-degree view over the river and the plains beyond.

Bookings & Pricing

Competitive Rates For Unforgettable Experiences

1 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

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1 Nov 2026 - 23 Dec 2026

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24 Dec 2026 - 4 Jan 2027

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5 Jan 2027 - 31 May 2027

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1 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2027

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1 Jul 2027 - 31 Oct 2027

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1 Nov 2027 - 23 Dec 2027

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24 Dec 2027 - 4 Jan 2028

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5 Jan 2028 - 31 Mar 2028

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Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently.

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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
On the banks of the Rufiji River
In the heart of the Nyerere wilderness
Relaxed, friendly safari retreat
Unforgettable boat trips
Hippo & crocodile sightings from the camp
Fabulous birding - over 400 species
Soak up African sunsets from your tent

Bird watching

Boat excursions

Fishing

Full-day safaris

Game drives

Guided walking safaris

Guided walks

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General Facilities

The library offers a quiet, relaxing spot to curl up with one of the wildlife books or gaze out over the river.

The covered swimming pool is situated between reception and mess area, creating a wonderful place to cool down and socialise during the lazy afternoons.

Bar

Library

Restaurant

Swimming pool

Dining

The central restaurant at Rufiji River Lodge is open-fronted and thatched with palm trees, offering a beautiful location in which to end off your days and relax during lunch time. Sit down to both exotic and traditional international meals, and treat yourself to something different like wild impala and warthog. The camp has a license to take a certain allocation of these each year, offering you a rare chance to try these delicacies.

Expert Opinion

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Maureen Stover

Maureen Stover

Africa Safari Expert

The camp is rustic, but its location overlooking the Rufiji River is perfect! Sitting around the fire at night with the sounds of hippos in the river below made the stay very exciting!

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Traveller Reviews

  • LM
    Linda Martin
    traveler

    We had a wonderful holiday. The travel arrangements all went smoothly. Flights and transfers all on time. The safari experience exceeded all our expectations.
    We were pleased to have chosen Nyerere and Ruaha. The river locations of both lodges were exceptional.

    The parks were relatively quiet and we travelled many miles without seeing other tours. We loved the lodges themselves. The tents and cabins were spacious and comfortable. The communal facilities good. We really enjoyed the camp experience.
    The staff, guides and everyone we came in contact with were so helpful, kind, polite and knowledgeable.

    We felt they bent over backwards to make our stay great, safe and offer a variety of experiences. They made it really personal. We filled the time we were there and were not limited to the schedule you provided.

    We saw a fabulous range of animals and birds. More variety at Ruaha where we saw lion, leopard, and elephant. But at Selous we had a boat safari and a walking safari which we loved. It was good to do both sites.

  • IS
    iASE-Maureen Stover
    employee

    The camp is rustic, but its location overlooking the Rufiji River is perfect! Sitting around the fire at night with the sounds of hippos in the river below made the stay very exciting!

  • JG
    Julie Greenberg
    traveler

    My favorite part of the trip. Loved the ability to do walking and river safaris. Loved the facility and the management there is excellent.

LM
Linda Martin
traveler

We had a wonderful holiday. The travel arrangements all went smoothly. Flights and transfers all on time. The safari experience exceeded all our expectations.
We were pleased to have chosen Nyerere and Ruaha. The river locations of both lodges were exceptional.

The parks were relatively quiet and we travelled many miles without seeing other tours. We loved the lodges themselves. The tents and cabins were spacious and comfortable. The communal facilities good. We really enjoyed the camp experience.
The staff, guides and everyone we came in contact with were so helpful, kind, polite and knowledgeable.

We felt they bent over backwards to make our stay great, safe and offer a variety of experiences. They made it really personal. We filled the time we were there and were not limited to the schedule you provided.

We saw a fabulous range of animals and birds. More variety at Ruaha where we saw lion, leopard, and elephant. But at Selous we had a boat safari and a walking safari which we loved. It was good to do both sites.

IS
iASE-Maureen Stover
employee

The camp is rustic, but its location overlooking the Rufiji River is perfect! Sitting around the fire at night with the sounds of hippos in the river below made the stay very exciting!

JG
Julie Greenberg
traveler

My favorite part of the trip. Loved the ability to do walking and river safaris. Loved the facility and the management there is excellent.