Sand Rivers Camp has acquired a deserved reputation over the years as one of the Selous' very finest safari camps. It occupies a superb location on a peninsula overlooking a dramatic bend in the Rufiji River, deep within the reserve.
Sand Rivers' design is as impressive as its setting. Small but perfectly formed, the lodge’s eight guest cottages are grand, open-fronted structures, the mess large yet cosy, and the dining area beautifully appointed. There’s also a swimming pool, built into the rocks on the edge of the river and shaded by a giant baobab tree, with views out onto the river. The thatched bar and dining area also overlook the river.
What of the game-viewing? The location of Sand Rivers ensures that there’s often great game-viewing to be had before you even leave the camp. Hippo and crocodile are permanent residents in the waters below the camp, and plains game are regularly seen drinking at the water’s edge. Of course you will want to venture further, and game drives, guided walks, and boat safaris provide plenty of ways to explore the Selous. The guiding at Sand Rivers is superb, in keeping with most Nomad camps.
Accommodation
Sand Rivers is a small camp, with just eight guest rooms. Five of the rooms are standard cottages, and three are suites. The standard cottages are spacious and very well-appointed. Each is open at the front and features a wide verandah set on stilts so as to make the most of the river views. Large four-poster beds draped in mosquito netting form the focal point of the bedrooms. The bathrooms are generous in size and feature flush loos and showers with hot running water. Amenities include electric lighting and fans (solar powered).
The three suites are similar in layout and design, only they are slightly larger, set further apart from the public areas, and come with a private plunge pool.
Dining
Meals are typically served in the thatched dining area or outside under the shade of the baobab tree. The dining room has a very rustic vibe. Its focal point is a long communal dining table cut from an enormous tree, which we're told reached the camp after floating down the river during a storm!
Meals at Sand Rivers are served communally, and the atmosphere is very relaxed. Lunch is presented as a buffet, while dinner is a three-course plated meal with a choice of menus.
The bar is well-stocked with wine and spirits.
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Dining area
- Bar and lounge
- Game-viewing hide
Activities
- Game drives
- Walking safaris
- Fishing
- Boating safaris
- Fly camping
Child Policy
Sand Rivers Camp only accepts children over the age of eight. Please also note that children under the age of 12 cannot be admitted on walking safaris and fly-camping expeditions for safety reasons.
Environmental Policy
Sand Rivers Camp supports the Selous Rhino Trust.
