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Selous National Park, Tanzania

Rufiji River Camp

Selous National Park is the largest National Park in Africa and the wildlife here is very good! We like to suggest Rufiji River Camp for those looking for a tented camp style in an ideal setting right next to the river.  — Mango's view

Rufiji River Camp is located on the banks of the Rufiji River, in a point where the ample and tranquil river is animated by many and different species of animals within the Selous National Park.

The tented camp, situated in the heart of the reserve, is environmentally friendly and each tent is equipped with private bathroom and a verandah facing the river. There are 20 tents facing the sunset, with comfortable beds, walled ensuite bathroom facilities, mosquito netting and all of the comfortable equipment of a lodge. Each tent has a private verandah under a roof of local makuti straw that creates the perfect place for reading, writing or just resting in the shade.

A structure in the central part of the camp hosts the restaurant, bar and library, all with a view of the river and the sunset. All of the camp structures, kitchen included, are constantly renovated, attaining the highest level of comfort without sacrificing the emotion of a total immersion in a completely natural environment. Electricity and hot water are powered by solar panels, while UHV filtered drinking water is available throughout camp, including the tents. A covered swimming pool is situated in the camp, between the reception and mess area.

There is a constant flow of animals coming down to drink at the river offering a permanent show to visitors of the camp. The water is usually full of hundreds of hippo as well as groups of crocodile that laze in the sun on the sandbanks in the river. The program of excursions is decided once at the camp, between the clients and the Camp Manager. A few factors have to be considered, like the state of the roads in the Reserve, the level of water in the river, the presence of animals around the camp, etc. The choices of activities and excursions normally include games drives, boat safaris, fishing, and guided walking safaris.

The managers Alessandro, Reeves and Sadick, and the directors Luigi Bisognin and Massimo Tumiotto look forward to welcoming you to Rufiji River Camp.

Includes: All meals & safari activities