Access & Location
The closest airstrips to Roho ya Selous are Siwandu or Mtemere. The camp’s site occupies land on a small hill, with views of the Rufiji river and easy access to both Lake Manze and Lake Nzerakera, famous for their hippos!
Roho Ya Selous
A stylish camp within the stunning Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous)
Comfortable lounge and dining areas, swimming pool
Just eight spacious canvas tented rooms, including one family unit
Great game drives, walking safaris, night drives, boating safaris, catch-and-release fishing
Our Yellow Zebra Opinion
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Great potential
The latest addition to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous), Roho ya Selous offers a fresh, adventurous luxury style in a superb location within the best wildlife-viewing area, offering the usual game drives, boating, and walking.
Activities
Activities from Roho ya Selous focus on seeing the Nyerere National Park and its abundant wildlife, on game drives, walking safaris, and boating safaris.
Wildlife
Game drives and walks
Boating safaris
Guiding
Dining
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The sprawling plains, woodlands, wetlands, and waters are home to a wonderful variety of species – predators such as lion, leopard, wild dog, and crocodile, and other wildlife including elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, eland, kudu, and hippo. There are plenty of birds too, for example the impressive fish eagle and the mysterious Pel’s fishing owl! Photo opportunities abound, whether you are watching the animal action on land or on the water.
Game drives and walks are available in early morning, while boating takes place in the afternoon, following the siesta. Night drives are available in the evening, too.
Boating safaris may be combined with catch-and-release fishing – catfish and tiger fish are among the species that populate the waterways of Nyerere.
All activities are led by highly knowledgeable guides, who will ensure you enjoy loads of wildlife sightings, from the smallest insects to the most impressive big game!
And each day ends with a delicious dinner served under the stars, with private dining on offer for honeymooners or couples seeking a romantic experience.
Make an EnquiryMake an EnquiryFacilities
The communal areas are housed in a super-stylish mess tent, featuring a stone base under elegant canvas drapes.
Here, you will find comfy armchairs and sofas, coffee tables, and dining furniture, all in a sophisticated palette of earth tones and greys. There are also a few plants set out in pots on the stone area, bestowing a patio feel. Wi-Fi is available, and there is even a cozy fireplace for chilly evenings! You can dine within the grounds too – and a short distance from the mess tent, there is a swimming pool.
Make an EnquiryAmenities
Guest accommodation at Roho ya Selous consists of eight tented rooms – seven standards and one for families.
All benefit from their situation in the shade of trees, in addition to the cooling effects of evening breeze air conditioning – a unit is positioned above every bed. Other amenities include mosquito nets, a safe, and en-suite facilities comprising flush toilet, twin washbasins, indoor and outdoor showers with hot running water, and complimentary toiletries. The family tent has two bedrooms, and it sleeps a maximum of two adults and three children! Furnishings in both categories of accommodation are every inch as exquisite as those of the mess tent, including comfy beds, a pleasant lounge area, potted plants, and wildlife artwork. And every guest tent boasts a private veranda, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful Nyerere scenery.
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