Sand River Selous

On the banks of the Rufiji

Sand Rivers Selous is an authentic and luxurious bush lodge built within a verdant bend of the great Rufiji River, in the north of the immense Selous Game Reserve, now called Nyerere National Park. 8 superb rooms and 1 house with stunning ethnic chic charm face an ecosystem of striking beauty teeming with life. It is on the north of the Rufiji River, on a peninsula covered in tamarind and mahogany trees, that Sand Rivers Selous decided to settle down. The splendour of the natural setting, the soothing sound of the water and the variety of activities make Sand Rivers an ideal safari retreat or base camp for expeditions to discover a reserve made famous by the explorer Frederick Courtenay Selous. Sand Rivers offers 9 magnificent rooms divided into 5 rooms, 3 suites (Tagalala and Kipalala) and 1 house (Rhino House). All enjoy plunging views of the river, with the added bonus of a private pool and small lounge for the suites and the house, which also has its own rhythm, with meals taken separately and a dedicated vehicle and guide. Safari activities abound: 4x4s, guided walks, motorboats and optional bush camping for the adventurous.

STYLE

The lodge is both chic and relaxed, with understated ethnic décor in whites and natural linens.

SITUATION

In the Selous Game Reserve, a 45-minute light aircraft domestic flight from Dar es Salaam

CAPACITY

5 River-view bedrooms & 3 Hill-view suites with small private pool

HIGHLIGHTS

The authenticity and natural chic of Nomad Tanzania camps, whose signature is "life, love and the pursuit of wilderness"

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Swimming pool
  • 4x4 safari
  • Guided bush walking safari
  • Boat safari & Fishing
  • Optional: fly camping in the bush (night in a tent in the heart of the bush)

THE EXTRAORDINARY

Sand Rivers Selous offers a selection of land and water-based safari activities. However, there is one unique experience not to be missed: fly camping. This is a walking safari with an experienced guide that includes a night in the heart of the bush in a very intimate tent, bringing you as close as possible to nature and the animals.

ETHICS

Nomad Tanzania, the owner of Sand Rivers, donates 3$ per night to the Nomad Trust, which includes the Selous Rhino Project, dedicated to securing a future for the black rhinoceros in the Selous Game Reserve. The population of 3,000 rhinos in the 1970s was severely decimated by poachers, and Nomad is taking action to safeguard the species.