Sand Rivers Selous
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Sand Rivers Selous is a luxury safari lodge set on the banks of the Rufiji River within Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), Tanzania. It offers a rustic yet refined safari experience with open-fronted cottages, panoramic river views, and various immersive activities. Founded by renowned safari guide Richard Bonham, Sand Rivers blends adventure, tranquillity, and expert hospitality. Its prime location offers guests unique access to the wilderness, offering a safari retreat where luxury meets nature.
Area
Nyerere National Park, Tanzania
Guests
16
Bedrooms
8 (5 Riverside Rooms, 3 Hillside Suites)
Bathrooms
En-suite, open-air bathrooms
Pets
Not allowed
Smoking
Non-smoking suites
Sand Rivers Selous features eight open-fronted cottages perfectly integrated into the natural landscape, offering uninterrupted views of the Rufiji River. The five Riverside Rooms line the riverbank, while the three elevated Hillside Suites include private lounges and plunge pools. All cottages feature king-sized beds with mosquito nets, handcrafted furnishings, and rustic stone floors. En-suite bathrooms provide open-air showers, flush toilets, and hot and cold running water. Private verandas offer breathtaking views, creating an intimate connection to the surrounding wilderness.
Sand Rivers Selous offers a lounge with Rufiji River views, a bar, open-air dining spaces, a swimming pool with sun loungers, and rustic communal areas crafted from stone and thatch. A curio shop and solar-powered operations enhance the experience.
The eight private cottages, including five Riverside Rooms and three Hillside Suites, feature king-sized beds with mosquito nets, en-suite bathrooms with open-air showers, and private verandas. Hillside Suites include lounge areas and plunge pools. Laundry, housekeeping, and shared-area Wi-Fi complete the offering for a seamless safari retreat.
Sand Rivers Selous offers a variety of activities that immerse guests in the raw beauty of Nyerere National Park. From thrilling game drives to serene boat safaris, guests experience the best of this vast wilderness.
- Game Drives: Early morning and late afternoon drives to explore the diverse wildlife of Nyerere National Park, with sightings of lions, elephants, giraffes, wild dogs, and more.
- Walking Safaris: Expert guides lead guided walks that offer guests an up-close encounter with the wilderness. Walks range from short afternoon strolls to longer morning explorations.
- Boat Safaris: Drift along the Rufiji River, silently observing hippos, crocodiles, and an abundance of birdlife.
- Fishing: Cast a line to catch tiger or catfish in the Rufiji River.
- Fly Camping: For a more adventurous experience, guests can sleep under the stars in a simple fly camp, fully immersed in the sights and sounds of the wild.
- Birdwatching: The park has over 440 bird species, and guests can spot rare and colourful species.
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