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SELOUS
SAFARI CAMP
FACT FILE: 2007
Selous Safari Camp is a classic luxury tented camp located on the banks of Lake Nzerakera in the most prolific and thrilling game viewing area of the Selous. The 9-tent camp is spread along the lake shore and has its own sitting, dining area, and swimming pool, providing a very personal and intimate safari experience. The nearby Selous Private Camp is also available for small groups on an exclusively private basis.
| The
Setting |
Set amongst trees on the banks of Lake Nzarekera, one of the oxbow lakes that bejewel Selous Game Reserve, southern Tanzania.ia. |
| Accommodation |
9 vast luxury tents raised onto wooden platforms with palm canopies & views.
Tents designed with widest side to front, to maximize views and breeze.
6ft wide double beds with bedside tables & lamps.
Ceiling fans and ambient 240v lighting.
En suite bathrooms with double brass basins, cupboard space and dressing area.
Adjoining shower area open to the stars.
Two verandas - one to front off the bedroom, second off rear of tent. |
| Lounge & Dining |
Dining area and bar raised on viewing platform, with large comfortable sofas, and wildlife reference library.
Table d’hote dining makes the most of African influences and local fresh fruit, vegetables & spices. |
| Swimming Pool |
Private swimming pool set in shade with day beds and towels. |
| Activities |
Game drives in open-sided 4-wheel drive vehicles.
River safaris in boats with outboard motors.
Walking safaris.
Fishing.
Mobile bush camping (fly camping) in pristine surroundings (pre-booking essential). |
| Wildlife |
The river & lake systems around the camp attract a huge diversity of animals including lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, hippo and crocodile. The area is also home to one of the few remaining wild dog populations in the world. |
| Birding |
The Selous is a birders’ paradise with more than 300 bird species. |
| The
Season |
June to September: Dry and warm – animals are drawn to dwindling water supplies in the lakes around the river. With vegetation sparse, this is the perfect season for walking and for larger concentrations of game.
October – March: Hotter and greener. This is the season for bird and plant lovers and is the main reproductive time of year so a good time for seeing young.
There’s a chance of rain in November and December, flowers are in abundance and the deciduous trees are starting new growth. |
| Getting there |
45 minute flight from Dar es Salaam, with airstrip just 10 minutes from camp.
Transfers included from Siwandu airstrip to camp. |
| Payment |
Visa and MasterCard, cash & travellers’ cheque all accepted. |
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