Sand Rivers

Selous Game Reserve

This is widely considered to be one of the finest lodges in Africa, with its unique blend of timeless safari elegance combining with the rigours of a genuine bush adventure. The Selous Reserve is Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuary, the size of Switzerland but with only around 3,000 people in it at any one time. Which makes staying at Sand Rivers even more amazing, you are miles away from anywhere and anyone!

The location of the camp is probably the first thing you notice, set on a bend of the mighty Rufiji River the camp’s eight open fronted cottages have expansive verandas, and stunning views across the water. Even the camp’s pool has magnificent views out over the river and therefore the perfect place to wile away the heat of the day.

For us the real joy of Sand Rivers is the endless options for things to do, largely helped by being next to the river. Other than the traditional way of game viewing by car you can also cruise gently down the river game stopping as you go. With such a quite mode of transport you can literally get to within feet of elephant and other game when they come down to drink. For the more active you could also try your hand at catching a mighty tiger fish (which looks like a rather large piranha).

Sand Rivers is also famous for its Fly Camping, camping out with just a mosquito net between you and the African stars. This incredible experience isn’t for faint hearted as you could easily have a hippo brush past your net or an elephant wander through the camp. When we where camping an ele decided to raid the kitchen and they do make quite a noise trying to open a metal cool box on a tree trunk.

Being an easy 1 hour flight from Dar Es Salaam a safari in the Selous is an ideal combination with the coast.

GETTING THERE:

45 mins flight from Dar Es Salaam

ROOMS:

8 Stilted Cottages looking over the river

THINGS TO:

Game Drives, Bush Walks, Boat safaris. Fly Camping, Spend a lazy afternoon in one of the hides, concealed beside waterholes watching the animals wander past.

2010 PRICES FROM: (dependant on ROE)

$695.00 per person per night (approx £435) on Full Board including drinks (except Champagne) and park fees.



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