Sand Rivers Selous
Sand Rivers Selous
Sand Rivers Selous (now Nyerere National Park) is an intimate luxury camp set on an elevated bend of the mighty Rufiji River in one of Africa's largest and wildest protected areas. With just 8 open-fronted stone and thatch cottages, Sand Rivers offers one of the most remote and authentic safari experiences in East Africa. The camp is renowned for its exceptional walking safaris led by some of Tanzania's best guides, boat safaris on the Rufiji River, and the opportunity to fly-camp under the stars in complete wilderness. Hippos and crocodiles are regular visitors to the river below the camp, and the surrounding bush teems with elephants, wild dogs, lions, and buffalo.
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Amenities & Facilities
River Cottage
Open-fronted stone and thatch cottage with uninterrupted Rufiji River views. Features indoor and outdoor showers, private deck, and the sounds of the African bush.
Fly Camp
Sleep under a mosquito net beneath the stars in a secluded riverside location, accompanied by an expert guide. The ultimate wilderness immersion.
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Sand Rivers Selous: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sand Rivers Selous located?
Sand Rivers Selous sits on an elevated bend of the Rufiji River inside Nyerere National Park, the protected area formerly known as the Selous Game Reserve and one of Africa's largest and wildest. It is deliberately remote, which is a large part of why it feels so authentic.
What kinds of safari activities does Sand Rivers Selous offer?
The camp is best known for exceptional walking safaris led by some of Tanzania's best guides, boat safaris on the Rufiji River, and fly-camping under the stars in complete wilderness. Those three experiences, walking, boating and fly-camping, are what set it apart from a conventional vehicle-based safari.
How many rooms or cottages does Sand Rivers Selous have?
Sand Rivers Selous has just 8 open-fronted stone and thatch cottages. That small size is what gives the camp its intimate, remote character.
What wildlife can I expect to see around Sand Rivers Selous?
Hippos and crocodiles are regular visitors to the river below the camp, and the surrounding bush teems with elephants, wild dogs, lions and buffalo. Walking and boat safaris put you close to that river life in particular.
Is Sand Rivers Selous a tented camp or a lodge?
It is neither a classic tented camp nor a large lodge: the accommodation is 8 open-fronted stone and thatch cottages on a raised bend of the Rufiji River. Fly-camping, sleeping out in the wilderness under the stars, is offered as an experience rather than as the standard room type.
How do I get to Sand Rivers Selous, and how do I book it?
The camp lies deep in Nyerere National Park on the Rufiji River, so access is normally by light aircraft charter rather than by road. Ecological Wilderness Adventure can tailor and quote a trip including flights, transfers and camp nights on request.
