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Rufiji River Camp is a well established tented safari camp situated in the north eastern part of the Selous Game Reserve, and not far from the Mtemere Airstrip.  The camp has recently changed hands and has new management and is one to watch in the coming months.  The camp occupies a lovely location, infact one of the best in the Selous,  with panoramic views of the Rufiji River and hills beyond.  There is a constant flow of animals coming down to drink at the river offering a permanent show to visitors of the camp. The water is usually full of hundreds of hippos as well as groups of crocodiles that laze in the sun on the sandbanks in the river. All the tented cottages overlooking the river are being totally rebuilt in 2010.  Each cottage on a raised wooden deck will have a large verandah as well as an en suite shower and loo under the huge makuti thatched roofs.  The refurbished central mess area is laid out along the river bank from where there are good views of the river, sunsets and resident hippo pods. The style of the camp is simple rather than luxury, retaining a pleasant African bush camp feel. Electricity and hot water are powered by solar panels, and 240v circuits are available for recharging batteries. UHV-filtered drinking water is available throughout camp (including tents).  A cool covered swimming pool is situated between the reception and mess area. FLY CAMPING is offered for 2 - 6 clients by prior arrangement. The fly camp is situated about 45 minutes drive from the main Camp on the shore of Lake Mzizimia. The large tents are double occupancy and are equipped with folding cot beds, mattresses, sheets, blankets and pillows. In front of the tents there are folding safari-style chairs and a table placed on a locally made African mat. There is a clean toilet tent with two long-drop-style toilets and a separate shower with an oil drum bush shower. Soap and towels are supplied. Meals in the fly camp are served in a lakeside gazebo and the clients can expect the same quality of cuisine as in the main camp, prepared by their own cook and served by their own waiter. CLIMATE  Best June to September, hot January  to March closed April and May . TRANSFER  Flight from Dar es Salaam - 45 minutes.  Drive from Dar es Salaam (250 kms) takes 6-8 hours.   No. of Bedrooms 14 Activities 4x4 safaris with experienced rangers.  Walking safaris and overnight fly camping. Trips to nearby hot springs, which last the whole day with a picnic lunch.  Boat safaris on the Rufiji River, and the many tributaries and lakes where hippo, crocodile and 400 species of birds can be observed.  Sport fishing for tiger and bream are available.  Find Similar Properties