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Reasons To
Visit Tanzania

  • Beaches

    It is extremely easy to add some beach relaxation in Zanzibar after a tiring safari on the mainland; the beaches are stunning and diving is excellent. You don't have to travel far either as the island is only a 30 minute flight from Dar Es Salaam. Tanzania is therefore the ideal location to combine a safari and beach break.

    Beaches

  • Big Cats & Safari Wildlife

    Tanzania has some of Africa's most famous and best national parks and reserves where you are guaranteed fantastic big cat sightings. The Serengeti, Selous and the Crater are just some of the best game viewing areas to visit.

    Big Cats & Safari Wildlife

  • Birds

    Tanzania has more than 1,000 species of birds and some spectacular places to view them. Lake Natron is also the only known breeding ground for East Africa's millions of lesser flamingos which cover the lake between August and October.

    Birds

  • Chimpanzees

    The Mahale Mountains - towering almost 2km above the shore of Lake Tanganyika are home to some of the last remaining wild chimpanzees. There are currently around 900 which are habituated to humans, and tracking them is a magical experience.

    Chimpanzees

  • Great Migration

    One of the highlights of the Serengeti National park is the great annual migration which passes through this amazing wilderness. Up to 1.8 million wildebeest and zebra have been counted doing their annual trip in search of the sweet grasses and the rains.

    Great Migration

  • Local Culture

    Tanzania has an evocative mix of people and cultures with 120 ethnic groups making up the diverse population. The largest group are the Sukuma but perhaps the most memorable are the Maasai who you will often see in Northern Tanzania herding their cattle, goats and sheep.

    Local Culture
 
 

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Accommodation in Tanzania: Rufiji River Camp

Rufiji River Camp, Selous Game Reserve
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Rufiji River Camp

Selous Game Reserve

Rufiji River Camp was the first camp to be built in the Selous.

It is still immensely popular and a great camp to stay in offering value for money. The camp is situated in the eastern end of the park on high banks overlooking the Rufiji River.

The river in front of the lodge is alive with hippo and crocodile and also attracts a large number of elephant to drink. Along the banks there are 20 tents in the riverine forest.

Each tent is simple but spacious with Zanzibari beds, mosquito nets, wardrobes, writing desks and en suite bathrooms. The verandas have canvas safaris chairs on which families of vervet monkeys like to sleep.

There is a friendly bar with stunning sunset views over the river, camp fire pit with lots of chairs and an open sided dining room with plentiful food (much of it Italian reflecting the tastes of the owner-manager Luigi). There is also a newly built swimming pool to relax by.

Activities from Rufiji River Camp are well organised and varied. It is possible to enjoy half and full day game drives in open 4WD's, walking safaris and superb boat trips on the Rufiji River and nearby lakes.

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