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Some of the fascinating places
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The Lodge-
Sand
Rivers Selous was built six years ago, the site carefully chosen for
its isolation, diversity of game, ecosystems and landscapes. The lodge was built with flair and imagination, entirely from local materials, with spectacular views over the magnificent Rufiji River. Bedrooms- There are eight large and airy double or twin-bedded cottages, each with its own spacious bathroom. Beds are four postered with soft mosquito netting which ties back during the day. Each cottage is open-fronted with an expansive veranda set on stilts, giving a stunning, private view over the river. Electric lights, overhead fans and hot water are solar powered. |
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Eating,
Drinking and Relaxing- The
central building is large and airy with plenty of space to sit and
relax on comfortable sofas and armchairs, or in the shade of the
Tamarind tree on the veranda.
The building is open fronted onto the Rufiji and has stunning views across the endless flow of water. The bar, complete with a mass of bottles, fresh juices, mixers and ice is tucked into the corner of the sitting room where you are free to help yourself at anytime. |
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There is a bird and animal reference library, along with a selection of African books and novels. The polished mahogany dining table at one end of the room - the harvest of an enormous tree washed down the river by a storm - is the focus for lunch and dinner. Generally breakfast is a moveable feast with guests either eating early in the lodge or having a bush breakfast later, under the shade of a tree. |
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Swimming Pool-
Outside
the central mess area is the swimming pool, set into the rocks on
the river's edge and shaded by an ancient Baobab tree, thought to be
more than 1500 years old.
Here there is a veranda and soft chairs to relax in. Outside the central mess area is the swimming pool, set into the rocks on the river's edge and shaded by an ancient Baobab tree, thought to be more than 1500 years old. Here there is a veranda and soft chairs to relax in. |
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Days at Sand Rivers-Every day at Sand Rivers is fluid.You make your plans together with your guide, deciding what you’d like to do and when. Either way, whether at dawn or after a lie in, you will be woken with a tray of tea or coffee and home made biscuits on your veranda.Depending on your plans, you might breakfast early in the lodge, or stop to eat in the shade of a tree at some point during your morning travels. After lunch a snooze at the lodge and then decide how to spend the late afternoon. |
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Walking-
There
are very few places where it is possible to experience the bush and
its wildlife on foot - the Selous is one of these rare gems. Undoubtedly the most exciting and fulfilling way to explore Africa, it was the quality and richness of the walking safaris that gave Sand Rivers its reputation as one of the best lodges in East Africa. The area is wonderfully varied so there are infinite places to walk, whether it’s a short stroll or a six-hour journey further afield. Being on foot lets you explore areas inaccessible by car or boat and climbing low ridges and hills gives stunning panoramic views across the reserve. |
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Boating-
The
river provides an utterly unique view of life in the Selous and Sand
Rivers. Upstream the river narrows into a deep ravine called Steigler’s Gorge, the steep sides thick with lush forest and huge
boulders where leopards are often seen and monkeys leap through the
treetops. Downstream of the lodge the river is wide and expansive with vast tracts of sandy banks, home to monitor lizards and bee-eaters. The lodge has several aluminium, flat-bottomed boats. Each has an outboard motor for travelling upstream and boats float gently back downstream with the current, engine switched off. |
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The Hot Springs-Just an hour's game drive from the lodge are the Tagalala Hot Springs. Geologically artesian, these springs bubble warm water throughout the year.
They are thought to be the origin of an infamous rebellion early in the 20th century in which the Hehe tribe believed that the water would make them impervious to bullets.
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Game Driving- The lodge has a number of Land Rovers adapted for game viewing. Canvas covered seats are elevated and open on all sides, with a shaded cover to protect against the sun. To preserve the landscapes around the lodge we restrict vehicles to special tracks that meander through woods, grassland and around the lakes, and the dry sand rivers are perfect for off road driving and are a great place to spot herds of elephants and buffalo grazing. |
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Fishing- The Rufiji is home to a variety of fish, most common being catfish and tiger fish. The lodge has a small selection of rods and fishing tackle, but if you are passionate you may like to bring your own kit. For the adventurous and very keen, a ribbon of lakes south of the river provide exceptional opportunities and beautiful surroundings, and there are other areas along the river, known by the guides to be good spots. However, if you just want to pick up a rod there are plenty of fish hiding in the waters on the rocks below the lodge. |
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