You can’t talk about Nyerere National Park ('The Selous') without mentioning the Rufiji River, the pulsing lifeblood of the area that virtually dissects the park in two and attracts a mesmerising array of animals. The camp's position on the banks of the waterway is unbeatable and, in our opinion, the best in the park. Its 8 tents tucked within a shady grove of trees are raised on stilts, allowing you a bird's-eye view of the splashing hippo below and the game on the opposite bank. The camp is flanked by two lakes, Mzizimia and Siwandu, which also offer great game and bird sightings throughout the year.
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With only a handful of tents dotted around the woodland and a maximum of 15 guests at any time, Impala is small and intimate. The Meru-style tents are also perfectly cosy with comfy beds covered in colourful local fabrics, canvas-and-gauze windows (one for the breeze, one to keep the insects out), fans and en-suite bathrooms with twin sinks and hot showers. Each room also has a viewing deck above the river, complete with safari chairs for a spot of siesta game-viewing.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Selous Impala can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring Selous Impala or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Selous Impala start from around $530, or US$530, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
A lush and watery wonderland with some of the best boating safaris on the continent.
