Sand Rivers Selous

Sand Rivers Selous

Sand Rivers Selous situated in the northern part of the Selous Game Reserve.  However, This is the second-largest protected wilderness area in the world. Sand Ri ers offers stylish, luxurious safari accommodation on the banks of the Rufiji River. This comfortable and elegant lodge features an outdoor pool and an open-air dining room. Also, a bar and a lounge, are beautifully constructed on a sweeping curve of the great Rufiji River. Then, this offers stunning views across the water.

Sand Rivers Selous has just eight stone and thatched cottages, all open-fronted and raised on decks overlooking the river. There are 5 Riverside rooms—with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water, flush toilets, and powerful showers—and 3 Hillside Suites. The Sui es all have the same amenities as the Riverside rooms but with the added extra of ample living space and a small plunge pool.

Activities at River Sands are tailored to suit each guest, whether it’s game drives, walking safaris, fishing or boating. Sanders can also organise fly camping under mosquito nets on dry river beds within the reserve – however, it is highly recommended that this is booked in advance.

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Services & Amenities of Sand Rivers Selous

Riverfront Rooms

(5 ROOMS)

Sand Rivers has five rooms that perch on the edge of the Rufiji River, all open-fronted and en-suite. The rooms are built of stone, wood and thatch. The open nature of the rooms means that you can feel part of nature, hear, see and smell it. You might get the odd visitor: a squirrel, monkey, or odd insect. There are spacious, canopied mosquito nets over the beds.

The en-suite bathrooms have hot and cold running water and flush toilets.

Hillside Suites

(3 ROOMS)

Sand Rivers has three grand oversized suites on the hillside, with views towards the Rufiji River. The rooms have an extra sitting area, a private plunge pool, and all the bush romance with the comfort of a luxury lodge. They are all open-fronted but with canopied mosquito nets over the beds.

Safari game drives

At Sand Rivers, our open-sided 4×4 vehicles are a great way of seeing things and covering a bit of distance when that’s what’s needed. And, of course, there are times when they give you the best views, access, and photographic opportunities to see the wildlife called the Selous home. We do two drives daily, early morning and afternoon, with a beautiful siesta and lunch at camp. In the times of year when it’s not too hot, we also venture out for full-day game drives with a packed picnic lunch.

Walking wild

We like to retain spontaneity wherever we can. Often, the best way to see things, to avoid scattering animals from the lakeshore or spooking a herd of elephants as they feed through a stretch of lush grassland, is to hop down and quietly work our way into a good position on foot. Walking in the bush takes safari down to a slower pace and is a chance to learn, touch, and feel Africa and get a glimpse at the incredible flora and little critters that call it home.

Boat safari

Being on the river – never mind the game – is a fantastic contrast to time spent in a vehicle. Drifting silently downstream, gently spiralling in the current, and watching the river banks unfold is hard to beat. But here again, we like to take time to stop. Creep carefully through paths in the thick riverine bush, and you’ll emerge – unseen – in magical secluded flood plains. More often than not, there are treats in store: vast flocks of great white pelicans fishing in dwindling pools, wallowing families of elephants socialising, and pride of lions sleeping off a meal.

Fly camping

Flycamping is a beautiful surprise, best left unexplained. If you ask us, it’s simple; you have to try it. This is a peculiarly East African passion and the way things were done in the old days: with the minimum of fuss but not scrimping on any of the comforts. As is often the way, limiting the frills allows you to see what’s unique and what’s going on around you.

Watching elephants as they pass by your camp in the moonlight, silent feet in the warm sand, or simply gazing through the mosquito net roof of your tent from the comfort of your bedroll. We’ve been doing this now for close to 20 years. People’s reactions vary, some find it quite emotional, others feel a child-like sense of freedom and release (one man ran round in small circles crying like a five year old) and quite a few admit to feeling a little scared. But it’s simply no exaggeration to say that virtually nobody regrets trying this most special of experiences in all those years.

Official Website: Sand Rivers Selous.

https://www.nomad-tanzania.com/camps/southern-tanzania/nyerere-national-park/sand-rivers

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