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    Selous River Camp

    291 reviews
    #7 of 22 Specialty Lodging in Selous Game Reserve
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    Border of the Selous Game Reserve | Rufiji, Tanzania
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      Border of the Selous Game Reserve Rufiji Tanzania See on map
      AMENITIES
      Free Internet
      Breakfast Available
      Pool
      Non-Smoking Hotel
      Restaurant
      Airport Transportation
      Family Rooms
      3 Star accommodation
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      This award-winning lodge, located on the border of the Selous Game Reserve, with dramatic views of the beautiful Rufiji River, is the most highly-reviewed camp in the area and offers a range of thrilling …More safaris including game drives, walking safaris and boat safaris. The camp has an intimate, friendly atmosphere where you can kick back and relax with an ice-cold drink beside the campfire, cool off in the riverbank swimming pool, or take in the epic view of the sun setting over the river. Choose your accommodation and spend the night in a comfortable "Mudhut" room located overlooking the river, or for a more wild experience, sleep under canvas in a spacious - but simple - glamping tent. Enjoy delicious meals, served in the riverbank restaurant. Set out on safari in the Selous with an experienced guide and discover wildlife from the comfort of a open-sided 4x4 car, explore the river or lakes by boat, or go for a gentle stroll on a walking safari. Less
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      Pool
      Restaurant
      Bar/Lounge
      Free Internet
      Airport Transportation
      Breakfast Available
      Laundry Service
      Non-Smoking Hotel
      Beachfront
      Room Service
      Free Parking
      Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
      Breakfast included
      Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
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      Room types
      Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
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      Certificate of Excellence
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      Room types
      Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
      Number of rooms
      13
      Price range
      $163 - $292 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      Selous River Camp Hotel Selous Game Reserve
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      Tanzania > Lindi Region > Selous Game Reserve
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      Nice and beautifull.
      A beautifull place with tents or mudhuts to stay in. Food is very good but toilets and showers should be updated. Staff is kind and helpfull. You will not regret to stay in this place. Best to drive in from Dar es Salaam - Kibiti. Then you will have a full next day(s) to enjoy Se…
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      Date of stay: December 2018
      Individual camper at Selous river camp
      I stayed twice at SRC, both time camping with my own gear. The camping area is perfect and very good value for money with clean showers and security. Blue and colobus monkeys in the trees around, a genet cat and bush babies visiting at night. Friendly and efficient staff and mana…
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      Date of stay: December 2018
      One of My Best Stays in the Bush!
      I would like to recommend this place as I am physically knowing this place, got to be a neighbor when I was working for the other camp close to them, amazing management as I can remember how they were friendly and helpful as I was new in Selous....their facilities and smiling peo…
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      Date of stay: January 2018
      This amazing place will blow your mind!
      We just returned from a fantastic time at the selous river camp and had the time of our life! The camp itself is beautiful as it is located right on the banks of the great Rufuji river and the view is breathtaking! We had hippos on the banks many nights and the usual assortmen…
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      Date of stay: November 2018
      Best value for money on most scenic place
      We spent altogether 7 days in Mikumi-Selous area, the 2 last nights in this very nice lodge, it is the first one on the river bank outside Selous Mtemere gate. Two important points as to the location: by far the most game is found at the eastern end of Selous, so being close the …
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      Date of stay: November 2018
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      Hi, is it possible to book direct with the River Camp? If not, what tour operator did you use please? I can't seem to find a mention of the Sealous River Camp in the tour operator sites that are mentioned on their website. Also does anyone know how far apart the tents are from the mudhuts, as I would like the tent option but want to be near the river etc.? Regards Jane Davies
      Hello Jane, sorry that this was left unanswered. We don't get informed of new questions here and weren't aware that you'd asked! In case anyone in future asks the same question, yes it is possible to book directly with us. The email address can be found on our website. We aren't allowed to advertise here... I'm not sure if that includes posting suggestions for tour operators. The tents are around 70-80 metres from the riverbank, but with the camp located in a woodland area, that does mean that you can't see the river from the tents due to the trees blocking the way. The bar and dining area are both completely open-sided and are located on the riverbank though, and the bar has a lot of comfy seating and great views, so most people who want to be by the river tend to spend a lot of their time relaxing in the bar.
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      Hallo Rahel, was verpassen wir, wenn wir statt in einer Mudhut in einem Zelt übernachten? Gibt es am Fluss viel Wildtiere am Morgen / Abend zu beobachten, die ich vom Zelt aus verpasse? Danke für ein Antwort. Viel Grüße Reisefreak
      desidero una proposta all inclusive per un soggiorno tra il 28 (in ) ed il 31 dicembre 2017 (out)
      Hello Sergio, Sorry for the late reply - we don't get informed of new questions here. We're also not allowed by TripAdvisor to advertise, post links or contact information... Please send us an email and we will be happy to help!
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      Bonjour, Est ce que ce lodge dispose de Wifi ou d'internet pour les clients? Merci de vos infos.
      Hello Saint-Germain-de-Joux, Sorry that this was unanswered. We don't get informed of new questions here and weren't aware that you had asked anything. In case someone else is looking for the same information, at the time of writing (August 2017) the camp doesn't have wifi. It's something we're currently looking into though, as there does seem to be a demand for it (bit of a controversial issue actually! Some guests are strongly opposed to it!). Being in the bush it's going to have to be satellite internet, and we're looking at options. Once we are connected we'll update our website and post on our facebook page.
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      "Ask for one on the river."
      "the very comfortable and spacious Mud huts have amazing river views"
      "Mud huts have private bathrooms."
      "Get the Mud huts they are great fun"
      "one of the mudhuts with river view"
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