Overview of Sand Rivers Selous
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.
Rates
Competitive rates for unforgettable experiences
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| Date | Board | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2024 - 15/06/2024 | Game Package | $750 |
| 16/06/2024 - 31/10/2024 | Game Package | $1,120 |
| 21/12/2024 - 15/03/2025 | Game Package | $750 |
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Highlights & Activities
What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
Animal tracking experience
Bird watching
Boat excursions
Bush dining
Fishing
Game drives
Guided walking safaris
Guided walks
Specialist guides
Rooms at Sand Rivers Selous
Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
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.rn
Other room types:
rnJust 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.rnrnFor 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.
General 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.
Bar
Library
Swimming pool
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.
Expert Opinion
We know because we go
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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