Views of the Rufiji River and its wildlife fill your open-fronted room

This remarkable riverside lodge brings the outside in with natural light, cooling breezes, and the sights and sounds of the wild

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The perfect spot for some afternoon sunbathing

Sand Rivers Selous is an epic base for exploring the wonders of Nyerere National Park, but it's also a pretty lovely setting for soaking up some rays and enjoying the peace and quiet of the wild.

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Spacious. Airy. Special.

Our large open-fronted cottages are raised on high concrete platforms that bring sweeping views across the river and beyond.

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Our handsome light-filled lodge…

…with wide-screen technicolour views across an iconic African riverbank - and a pretty perfect spot for watching the sun go down on another day out in the wild.

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Epic views from your en-suite

All Sand Rivers rooms have spacious en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets, powerful showers and a view to cleanse the soul.

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Take some time to take it all in

If you're going to contemplate life, you might as well do it from your private plunge pool overlooking the Great Rufiji River at Sand Rivers Selous.

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On a mile-wide bend…

…in the Great Rufiji River in a part of the park no one else knows, we've a patch of paradise that lends itself to every kind of adventure you can imagine.

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The ideal spot to slow down on safari

Afternoons spent at Sand Rivers. A good book and a wild view, what more could you need?

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Picture perfect setting for dinner

The sun setting over the horizon, drinks are on ice and your family and friends in one very special place.

Sweet dreams are indeed made of this.

Key details

Open

June to November

5

open-fronted cottages

3

Hillside Suites with private plunge pool

All with ensuite bathrooms

Flush loos

Minimum age:

8

years old

Reviews

H. Stannard

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Perfect Honeymoon Start

Sand Rivers was the absolute perfect place to start our honeymoon. Living in harmony with the bush, beautifully decorated, and with incredibly kind and knowledgeable staff it set an unsurpassable bar for the rest of our safari holiday.

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M. Brunner

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Wonderful Lifetime Experience

Wonderful experience, will definitely remember a lifetime! Come here to unwind and experience something you have never experienced before.

J. Scarcello

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Lifetime Experience of Nature

We travel a lot and so we can say truthfully that time at Sand Rivers was a once in a lifetime experience of nature , of hospitality and of Tanzania
Thank you

R. Blenkiron

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Exceptional Camp, Fabulous Staff

Exceptional camp with fabulous staff & beautiful surrounds

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A. Stouffer

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Unique Wildlife Perspective

Sand Rivers is a truly special and unique place! We loved the experience of getting out in the river and seeing the wildlife from a different perspective. Fishing is a must!

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B. Favre-Bulle

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Best Lodges, Perfect Details

One of the best lodges we have been to. Every detail is perfect and the staff is simply amazing.

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