Siwandu Camp

Siwandu Camp, formerly known as Selous Safari Camp, is delightfully situated within an open palm forest on the shores of Lake Nzerakera, a massive lake adjoining the Great Rufiji River.

Thirteen safari tents are widely spaced along the lakeshore ensuring maximum privacy and wonderful views. Each tent sits atop its own raised timber platform with two large verandas on either side where one can sit with a cup of tea in the morning watching the bush come to life at sunrise, or nursing a gin and tonic as the bush gets ready for the night at sunset.

The spacious tents are luxuriously appointed with en suite bathrooms and open air, hot water showers. Ceiling fans above the king size beds cool the guests as they rest away the exertions of the morning activity and cool down during the heat of the day before heading out again later.

The camp as a whole is comprised of two separate camps, North and South.  North camp possessing 6 tents and South camp with 7 tents.  In this way there is never the feeling of having too many people around and each camp can provide a high level of seclusion.

Each section has its own swimming pool, well stocked bar and dining area, and each has its own well supplied kitchen where our chefs produce the finest cuisine. All meals are complimented by a good wine selection. No movement between camps is required as each has its own host, game viewing vehicles, jetty for boat safaris and walking guides.

Selous Safari Camp offers an exceptionally large array of activities to choose from be it by boat, vehicle or foot.  Guides will personally tailor all activities to suit the guest so that they get the most out of the Reserve in the time they have available.

Walking safaris began early at 6:30am, and return to camp at about 10am to avoid the heat of the day. Boat and 4WD safaris start later – at around 08:00 after a light breakfast – and return to camp in good time for lunch at 13.00hrs. After lunch there is time to relax, swim, or take a siesta before the afternoon safaris which start at 4pm and return to camp around sunset.