rufiji river camp selous game reserve

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EXCURSION

The programme 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 on the river, the presence of animals around the camp, etc, and for these reasons a schedule cannot be given in advance, at the moment of the booking.

Morning excursions are from 8/8.30 to 11.30/12.00.

Afternoon excursions are from 16.00 to 18.30.

Full day game drives with picnic lunch are from 8.00 to 17.00.

The choices of activities and excursions normally include:

Game drives: accompanied by highly experienced rangers, experts of the Selous Game Reserve and it’s animal behaviors.

The destinations are quite varied: normally directed towards one or more of the lakes where the animals group to drink, the itinerary and timing are decided at the moment by each group on the basis of the animals encountered and the specific interests of the guests – without limits.

 
A normal jeep safari lasts half-day, but a full day safari can easily be organized.

Boat safaris:

with a multitude of destinations, ranging from the main course of the river to the many lateral canals and various lakes.

The boat trip normally last a half-day, and at least one should be made at sunset.

Fishing is also available but must be booked and paid for at the camp.
 

Walking safaris: perhaps the most exciting of all.

Selous is one of the very few parks in Tanzania where you can take a safari on your own two feet. You can choose an established trail, or one for your special interest, always of course, accompanied by an armed ranger.

It’s a real treasure for the true explorer.

Zanzibar Magic currently takes bookings on:

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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.

The tented camp, situated in the heart of the reserve, is environmentally friendly and each tent is equipped with private bathroom and a veranda facing the river.

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 hippos as well as groups of crocodiles that laze in the sun on the sandbanks in the river.

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 tents).

A covered swimming pool is situated in the camp, between reception and mess area.

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

Twenty tents facing the sunset, with comfortable beds, walled en-suite facilities, mosquito netting and all of the comfortable equipment of a lodge.

Each tent has a private veranda under a roof of local straw (makuti) that creates the perfect place for reading, writing or just resting in the shade. 

Dining, bar and lounge:
All shaded by a makuti roof with views of the Rufiji River.
Offers a well stocked bar and international cuisine.

Other services:

- Safe deposit box for valuables is available at the camp’s reception.
- Extras can be paid for in Tsh. or US dollars but there is no bureau de change. Travellers cheques are unfortunately not accepted.
- Check-out is 12.00 noon, but if there are not new arrivals in the afternoon the tent may be kept by arrangement until departure.

Children:

Unlike most camps in the area, Rufiji River Camp have decided that we will continue to accept children over the age of 6 years at Rufiji River Camp. However, we will not accept more than 1 group with a maximum of two children under the age of 12 at any given time.

Rufiji River Camp therefore reserve our right to book as a first come, first served policy and have to decline any more bookings with children if the agreed capacity is already exhausted. We will of course be able to offer any alternative dates for the trip.

Rufiji River Camp expect parents and guardians to act responsibly and make sure that children are not left unattended at any time.

Rufiji River Camp also would like to request that parents educate their children on the subject that the camp is within a reserve for the animals and that neither they nor residents or fellow guests must be disturbed by unnecessary noise.

Water:
The water in the camp is purified and safe to drink. Purified cold water –natural and sparkling- is available from the bar free of charge.

Voltage:
220-volt electricity available at the bar for video camera charging. The camp is otherwise powered by solar energy. All tents have solar lighting and solar-heated hot water.

Communication: HF radio.

How to reach Rufiji River Camp:

By road:
Distance from Dar es Salaam: 250 km, via Kibiti
Driving time: 6-8 hours in dry season

Distance from Morogoro: 250 km, via Uluguru Mountain
Driving time: 9 hours approx. in dry season

By plane:

Scheduled flights from Dar:
Daily: 8:30, arriving approx. 9:15, no return flight
Daily: 7:30, arriving approx. 8:00, returning 8:15
Daily: 14:30, arriving approx. 15:15, returning 15:30

Scheduled flights from Zanzibar (via Dar):

Daily: 8:00, arriving approx. 9:15, no return flight
Daily: 7:00, arriving approx. 8:00, returning 8:15
Daily: 14:00, arriving approx. 15:15, returning 15:30

Please note that this schedule is subject to changes without notice, please always double-check.

Flights cost $165.- USD one way from Dar or Zanzibar per seat, return fares double.

Transfer to and from Rufiji River Camp:

Rufiji River Camp’s airstrip is Mtemere. The transfer cost is included in the accommodation rate.

RATE US$265

Rates per person per day in double include:

 
a) Transfers from and to Mtemere airstrip
b) Full board accommodation
b) Park fees
c) Two excursions (car, boat or walking)

Rufiji River Camp Rates do not include:

a) drinks (except purified drinking water)
b) Transport to the Selous Game Reserve
c) Tips and expenses of a personal nature

Children 6 to 12 years of age:
. Sharing with two adults: US$150
. Sharing with one adult: US$200

Single occupancy supp.: US$100
Extra lunch: US$20

"Fly Camp" has a suppl. of US$65 per person per night

The large tents are double occupancy and are equipped with folding cot beds, mattresses, sheets, blankets and pillows. In front of the tents there are folding safari-style chairs and a table placed on a locally made African mat.

The camp has radio contact with the main camp.
The guides based with the client are able to offer the clients excursions by car or on foot using the fly-camp as the base.

This gives the client the opportunity to decide which time of day to explore the surrounding nature and for how long.

 
After a tough day of watching the Selous’ myriad wildlife and breathtaking scenery it is time to return to camp, have a cold drink, listen to the sound of the bush as the lanterns around the camp are lit and smell the appetising aromas as your cook prepares dinner.

After dinner maybe sit and watch the campfire as nearly true stories of adventures in Africa are told and the sound of the nighttimes animals begins to be heard.

Fly Camping has to be booked in advance and children younger than 16 are not allowed.

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