Accommodation

Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve)

Offering an intimate, uninterrupted bush experience, Siwandu is perfect for forgetting all the troubles of the modern world and immersing oneself in unspoilt nature, with just the right amount of bush luxury.

Sheltered in a grove of palms on the shores of Lake Nzerakera, part of the watery byways of the Rufiji River system, Siwandu is perfectly situated to experience fully the breathtaking landscape and abundant wildlife of the Nyerere National Park (formerly known as the Selous Game Reserve).

An area of 30,893 km2 (11,928 sq mi) in the northern part of the well-known Selous Game Reserve, just South of Dar es Salaam, was portioned off for inclusion in TANAPA’s portfolio of national parks in 2019. It is now one of the world’s largest wildlife sanctuaries at twice the size of Belgium.

Nyerere has over 2,100 species of plants, in excess of 400 varieties of birds, more than half of Tanzania’s elephant population and over 120,000 buffalos. The Parks 40,000 hippo and 4,000 lion are probably the largest populations on the continent; not to mention the fact that it is home to the planet’s largest population of rare wild dogs. This resplendence gives guests a rare opportunity to glimpse all of these animals in truly unspoilt landscape.

Rufiji River Camp enjoys an enviable location high up on the banks of the Great Rufiji River.

Spectacular sunsets are chorused by hippos grunting and a plethora of bird song. Selous Game Reserve is dominated by the Great and Sprawling Rufiji River, so what better place to stay than right along the banks.

Selous River Camps accommodation comprises of nine rooms and four tents. All accommodation is full board - meaning the price includes three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) per night booked.

Along the river bank are our unique Mudhuts - each spacious Mudhut has an en-suite bathroom and a view of the Rufiji River. Or, for a more wild experience, we also have simple tents located in our woodland campsite.

Beho Beho was the first camp to be sited in The Selous Game Reserve (now Nyerere National Park), not on the banks, or the flood plains of the mighty Rufiji River, but in the cooler highlands so as to enjoy the 'cooling breezes' from which its name derives. Always designated as a 'private camp' it has fiercely protected its individuality and privileged location as one of the most 'magical' places it is possible to visit in safari Africa.

Beho Beho is not really a camp in the true sense of the word, as it has individual bandas or stone built, palm-leaf thatched cottages, rather than the tented accommodation one might more readily associate with a camp. But also it is not really a safari lodge as it has only eight bandas, four on one side of the main house and four on the other, one tends to think of a safari lodge in terms of something quite a good bit larger. So we like to think of Beho Beho as being more of a home, a very private home situated in the middle of the African bush.

Owned by the Bailey family for over forty years, they are now prepared to share their 'home in the bush' with a fortunate few who are able to share their enjoyment of Beho Beho, one of their favourite places in the world.

Discover one of the world’s most captivating destinations – and find true tranquility in the wild. Serena Mivumo River Lodge welcomes you with boutique sophistication, impeccable amenities and a breath-taking location within Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve. A World Heritage Site and the largest game reserve in Africa, Selous is four times the size of the Serengeti and larger than the entire nation of Switzerland. It is also home to the largest concentrations of elephants in the world.

Our Selous Game Reserve river lodge is tucked along the banks of the Rufiji River, and boasts glorious views over Stieglers Gorge. Meticulously furnished chalets combine graceful Edwardian design with modern perks including complimentary wireless Internet and 24-hour room service; our extravagant Mivumo Villa promises elegance beyond compare. Sample seasonal fare in our inviting dining room, unwind with a cocktail in the lounge or relax in the library. Take part in a game drive or a boating safari, followed by a swim in the pool or a massage at the spa. However you choose to spend your time with us, you can rest assured that our dedicated lodge staff will provide you with world-class service, from the moment you join us until the day you say your goodbyes.

An authentic African Selous safari experience awaits you here at Serena Mivumo River Lodge. We look forward to your visit.

OUR HANDSOME LIGHT-FILLED LODGE WITH WIDE-SCREEN TECHNICOLOUR VIEWS ACROSS AN ICONIC AFRICAN RIVERBANK.

Our lodge is so much part of the Rufiji’s ebb and flow that it seems almost moored on the banks, with one side entirely open to the river. Views across its brown, swirling waters call to mind adventure movies from another time. Indeed, in the early days, we pioneered legendary foot safaris here, and we still make life in and around the lodge  as action-packed and exciting as the fizzing natural world around it.

NIGHTS OUT OF CAMP AND UNDER THE STARS ARE OUR MOST COMPLETE EXPRESSION OF HOW NOMAD RELATES TO WILDERNESS.

It’s very simple. If you really want to connect with the African bush, just put yourself right out there. Because we know the bush, and we know what’s safe and what’s comfortable, we can make this happen. We desert the lodge and walk with you into the big beyond. The further we go, the deeper the wilderness, the bigger it feels.

At some point, we come upon our camp-out spot and home for one night. There’s a murmur of voices, the fire is lit. It feels secure and cosy, though we know that only the finest line is drawn between us and wild Africa. 

In our fly-camps we strip away all but the basic neccessities to get you as close to the Africa wilderness as you’ll ever want to be. We give you safety and comfort, a proper, sweet sleep under the stars, and a major bucket-list experience. 

On a small peninsula overlooking Lake Nzerakera, Roho ya Selous is in the heart of Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), the largest reserve in Africa and home to one of the biggest populations of wild dogs on the continent. 

It is a wildlife hotspot, with giraffes and elephants regularly sauntering through camp during the day and the sounds of nearby hippos and lions punctuating the night. With its network of lakes and rivers, this area is known for its water-based activities. 

Our eight-tent camp is simple and stylish, with evening-breeze cooling systems above the beds making even the hottest nights more comfortable. During the day, cool off in the pool or spot wildlife making its way to the water from an armchair in our shaded dining tent or lounge area. Out and about, explore by vehicle, on foot or even in a boat, with fishing excursions available.

A WONDERFULLY PRIVATE HIDEAWAY IN THE HEART OF THE SELOUS.

Decades of exploring Tanzania have shown us that one of the greatest privileges here is to be on your own in the bush, when your experience of the wild can change from plain spectacular to transcendent. Kiba Point offers private groups of grown-up families and friends the unrestrained freedom of one of the world’s biggest reserves, with exclusive guides and vehicles and a camp full of guilty, natural pleasures.