Overview

Sand Rivers Selous is an intimate safari lodge in Tanzania's Nyerere National Park (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

Activities

Animal tracking experience
Bird watching
Boat excursions
Bush dining
Game drives
Guided walks
Specialist guides
Guided walking safaris
Fishing

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

Maureen Stover

Africa Safari Expert

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Rooms

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.

Other room types:

Just near the main lodge set on the hillside, there are three beautifully built stone and thatch suites. Enjoy the stunning views from these open-front suites as you sit in your private lounge area. Wake up each morning in a large king-sized bed after a relaxing night in your plunge pool set with views over the river.

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

Facilities

Enjoy a walking safari – a 4-day wilderness walk in the remote parts of the Nyerere National Park 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.

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.

General facilities

Swimming Pool
Bar
Library

Rates

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USD

Dates	Board	Price
2023-06-16 — 2023-10-31	Game Package (Selected Meals, Select Transfers, Selected Activities)	$1,120
2023-11-01 — 2023-12-20	Game Package (Selected Meals, Select Transfers, Selected Activities)	$750
2023-12-21 — 2024-01-04	Game Package (Selected Meals, Select Transfers, Selected Activities)	$1,120
2024-01-05 — 2024-02-29	Game Package (Selected Meals, Select Transfers, Selected Activities)	$750

Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently. Please treat all pricing as a guide only:

All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.
Single supplements may apply.
Request a quote or speak to one of our African Safari Experts for the best, most current rates available.

Traveller Reviews

Sand Rivers Selous

Carol Schluter

"The camp really embraced us with their family-like atmosphere. On the first night in Selous, a female lion came straight for our door with those loud calling noises only a lion can produce!"

Ingrid Achtmann

"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!!!"

Mary Ronbeck

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

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