Life changing experiences at Sand Rivers

We maintain our childlike sense of awe and enthusiasm in this reserve, veering from high octane adventuring to total relaxation.

Fly-camping

Nights out under the stars from our little patch of paradise in Nyerere. This is the most complete expression of how Nomad relates to the wilderness. If you really want to connect with the African bush, just put yourself right out there. Strip away all but the basic necessities to get you as close to the African wilderness as you'll ever want to be.

Walking wild

One of our safari holy grails is to see, and not be seen. The way to do this on foot is to stay hidden, and walk ourselves into a good position; vegetation fringed rivers and floodplains are the perfect cover. At some point, we’ll emerge out into a clearing, a secret world. There’ll always be something surprising there.

Waterworlds

We beat upstream by boat, dodging hippopotami; on the way back we just let the current spiral us back to the lodge, as Africa drifts by. In secluded floodplains, we see elephant herds, and shining flocks of great white pelicans. Back at the riverbanks, a spot of barefoot tiger-fishing in the shallows is in order.

Freedom

Some safaris can be predictable, even routine. Not with us, not ever. Over the years in Nyerere, we’ve figured out that such a diverse ecology gives us so many ways to enjoy the bush. Lying on sandbars watching eagles, tracing sand rivers, holing up in tree-top hides, creeping up on grunting hippos.

Southern Tanzania safaris

This is all about experience. A safari spent in the game rich plains of Ruaha, and the endless wilderness of Nyerere, the south is hard to beat.

Reviews

A.

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Incredible Honeymoon Start

Sand Rivers is an exceptionally magical and unique place to stay, it has been the most incredible start to our honeymoon. You are welcomed like family, everything is taken care of with so much thought and attention to detail and there is so much to do it’s like no other Safari experience we have had...

R. Natu

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Best Kept Secret

Sand River by Nomad in Nyerere is the best kept secret. It has a stunning location, brilliant guides, excellent drivers and super warm and friendly staff. Game viewing is very rewarding and varied with land & water based safaris. It can be a very complete safari for 4-5 days! It’s a bit off-beat tho...

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D. Crew

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Great Nomad Experience

Really great as you would expect from. nomad! We were sorry we could not get into the Serengeti camp. I liked the old logo though

J. Renwick

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Beautiful Accommodation

Excellent service, beautiful accommodation in a very relaxed setting with a variety of activities.

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.

R. Pengelly

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Peaceful Haven

A true peaceful haven, beautifully quiet and calm with only animals to be heard. The service and food were incredible with every meal carefully curated and prepared. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made our trip even more enjoyable!

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