Rufiji River Camp, Selous

Rufiji River Camp enjoys an enviable location high up on the banks of the Great Rufiji River in the Selous Game Reserve. Spectacular sunsets are chorused by hippos grunting and a plethora of bird song. The camp is seasonal and is closed for the months of April and May. Rufiji River Camp was redesigned in 2009 to compliment the perfect location on a promontory in the river bank. Built by local craftsmen, the camp combines Makuti palm roofs with locally sourced paving stones and farmed hard woods to create beautiful and comfortable accommodation in the Selous Game Reserve. The shaded swimming pool is a great way to cool off between safari activities. The tents are all pitched underneath thatched roofs with massive verandas giving views up and down the river. Each tent has an en suite bathroom with solar heated water for showering. There are 11 individual classic individual tents well spaced along the river bank. With the focus on the river views and wildlife, the restaurant and bar are built to maximize this. Al fresco dining lit by star light, private dinners along the river bank or that end of the evening coffee sipped from the depth of a sofa in the upper level coffee lounge - it can be difficult to choose!

Why we like it

Remarkable location up on a riverbank; Natural materials used in construction; Variety of activities