About Sand Rivers Selous

Sand Rivers Selous is beautifully situated on the banks of the Rufiji River south of Lake Tagalala, in the north of Nyerere National Park, the former Selous Game Reserve.

The stylish and luxurious cottages lie under large trees and overlook the beautiful Rufiji River.

Under a large baobab tree lies the swimming pool, overlooking the river.

The property

Sand Rivers Selous has eight stone cottages with thatched roof, all open at the front and on elevated wooden platforms overlooking the river.

The dining, bar and lounge are on a long bend of the Rufiji River, from which is a beautiful sight.

Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous
Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous
Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous
Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous
Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous
Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous
Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous
Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous
Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous
Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous
Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous
Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous
Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous
Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous
Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous
Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous
Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous
Explore Tanzania - Accommodatie Selous Game Reserve - Sand Rivers Selous

Overview

Sand Rivers Selous is so much part of the tides of the Rufiji River that it seems to lie on the banks. The view over the brown, swirling water is reminiscent of adventure films from a different era.

Sand Rivers Selous offers the following facilities:

  • Full board, including drinks and safaris
  • Spacious
  • Comfortable bed
  • Ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet
  • Fan
  • Mosquito net
  • River view
  • Locker
  • Open lounge and dining
  • Private or collective meals
  • Swimming pool
  • Socially concerned

Rooms

Each cottage is stylishly and comfortably furnished and has a spacious bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, hot and cold running water and strong showers.
The suites also have a spacious seating area and a private plunge pool.

Sand Rivers Selous offers the following rooms:

  • Riverfront Room (2p)
  • Hillside Suites (2p)

Activities

From Sand Rivers Selous you can undertake all kinds of activities or enjoy the peaceful surroundings at the camp and the many animals on the sandbar in front of the lodge. All customized and led by renowned guides.

Sand Rivers Selous offers the following activities:

  • Swimming
  • (Open) Jeep safari
  • Walking safari
  • Boat safari
  • Fly camping
  • River bank picnic
  • Visit hot water springs

Price indication

From € 616 to € 914 pppn (full board, including drinks and safaris)

Please note: the final property price depends on the season and currency fluctuations. Prices are excluding additional costs like transport, entrance fees for the parks, etc.

Covid-19

  • All guests are required to wear masks in public places, including airport areas, at park entrances and domestic flights. And also in case of a village or city visit.
  • In a private safari jeep, wearing a mask is not mandatory, unless guests from outside your party are also traveling along.
  • During the camp, the staff taking care of the guests keep a social distance (2 meters as far as possible) and waiters wear masks when serving guests.
  • Back-of-house personnel maintain a social distance with other personnel.
  • Housekeepers wear personal protective equipment when cleaning rooms.

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Sand Rivers Selous

Socially concerned

By visiting this property, you help with projects in the vicinity of the property. These are projects in the field of health, education and/or animal welfare and the environment.

Among other things, all administration costs of the projects are paid, all profits from the camp shop and the massages go to these projects, as well as all donations from guests.

In the immediate vicinity it concerns:

South / Kigelia Ruaha:
Tungamal Enga Health Clinic – health
Tungamal Enga Village School – education – basic education and knowledge of nature
Ruaha Carnivore project – animal welfare and environment – Lion protection

The projects and their environment can also be visited or participate in a workshop.

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