Accommodation: Selous

Lake Manze Camp:

Lake Manze Camp is an authentic tented safari camp that rests under a beautiful shady canopy of Doum Palms and Terminalia trees, on the shores of Lake Manze. The twelve tents are spacious and well spread out with good views out over the lake infront. The tents are well spread around the extensive camp area, along the shores of the lake. Each tent has en suite bathroom with flush toilet and hot shower and is furnished with twin or double beds with a comfortable veranda to watch the animals passing by. There is not even electricity in camp, just kerosene lamps. Manze a variety of activities including walking safari, boating and game drives. The camp is situated on an elephant walkway, making game around and the Lake Manze area one of the richest. The animals can come very close, even an unexpected elephant roaming around besides your tent.


Sand Rivers Selous:

Sand Rivers Selous is set in the heart of the Selous away from other camps on a wide curve of the Rufifji River, with a view that could not be more breathtaking. The camp has been crafted from local wood, stone and thatch and offers extensive game viewing due to its diverse ecosystem. Guests will feel at home at the large and comfortable lounge and swimming pool with wide views of the river. The main camp consists of eight spacious open-fronted cottages (5 Standard Rooms and 3 Suites) on stilts blending comfort with the natural beauty of the surroundings. In addition, Kiba Point, the smaller sister camp which is a couple of minutes downriver by boat, offers four similarly open fronted cottages with their own lounge and swimming pool and is ideal for small groups of friends of families who value utmost privacy. Private adventures at Sand Rivers Selous vary from boating on the Rufiji, weaving past hippos and crocodiles, driving on the trail of lion or wild dog to sleeping out under the stars and fishing in solitude, barefoot on a river rock.


Selous Impala Camp:

Selous Impala Camp is situated right on the banks of the mighty Rufiji River. The main building is wide and spacious with a thatched roof and polished wooden floors. It is furnished with comfortable planter chairs and antiques and there is a welcoming bar. Next to it, an inviting swimming pool lies on the riverbank not far from the lodge. Accommodation is offered in only six tents set along the riverside and they are spaced far apart for privacy. The tents are raised on a wooden platform, to give height for cool breezes and safety from snakes and insects and have airy interior with shining teak floors, handwovern kikoys in beautiful warm colours, writing desks and brass lamps. They have verandas which look down on the river from which you could possibly catch sight of an elephant splashing away from just below or hippos snorting and honking close by. Guests can enjoy boat rides on the Rufiji as they see elephants and buffalo on the banks, fish eagles and many varieties of water birds, as well as many crocodiles and hippos.


Selous Safari Camp:

The Selous Safari Camp has the prime position at the centre of the unique riverine and lake complex, with the highest concentration of African wildlife and myriad birdlife. Situated on the banks of Lake Nzerakera, it is designed to blend in with the spectacular natural scenery. Each of the nine safari tents sits atop its own raised timber platform, affording guests a close encounter with the African bush. There are no fences and animals wander freely through the camp. The camp has its own swimming pool, enabling guests to cool off in the heat of the day.