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Rufiji River Camp, Nyerere National Park, Tanzania
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Camp Details
Escape to Rufiji River Camp, where comfort meets the untamed wilderness of Southern Tanzania. Awake to a symphony of the African bush – the Rufiji River in flow, elephant trumpeting, black and white colobus monkeys swinging in the treetops, and a chorus of some 440 bird species – before embarking on a wildlife safari. Perhaps you’ll see the world’s largest population of endangered African Wild Dog in this ‘Big Five’ national park. Welcome to Africa’s biggest conservation area.
WHY CHOOSE RUFIJI RIVER CAMP?
- Selous Game Reserve is dominated by the Great and Sprawling Rufiji River, so what better place to stay than right along the banks.
- Rufiji River Camp was redesigned in 2009 to compliment the perfect location on a promontory in the river bank.
- Selous is famed for it’s walking and boating safaris – add on the vehicle safari and the experience is complete.
- Boating safaris in flat bottomed boats are perhaps the most relaxing way to game view.
Questions about Rufiji River Camp
Why do people come here for boating safaris?
Nyerere is dominated by the great sprawling Rufiji River, and the camp was redesigned in 2009 to sit on a promontory in the riverbank. Boating safaris in flat-bottomed boats are described as perhaps the most relaxing way to game view, and combining boat, walking and vehicle safaris is what makes a stay here feel complete.
What is the policy for families with children?
Children five and under stay free, and children aged six to fourteen pay half the adult rate when sharing with two adults. Any booking including a child of eight or under must take a private vehicle. There are no children's activities or babysitting, and children remain the responsibility of their parents throughout.
What does the game package cover?
Rates start from US$410 per person per night in the June, November to December and January to May windows, and cover full board accommodation, two shared game drives in an open vehicle with a guide, tea and coffee and laundry. Around camp you may hear some 440 bird species, colobus monkeys and elephant.
Activities
Rufiji River Camp Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 -2027 | 1 July - 31 October; 24 December - 31 December; 1 January 2027 - 4 January 2027 | – | US $ 480 |
| 2026 - 2027 | 1 June – 30 June; 1 November - 23 December; 5 January 2027 - 31 May 2027 | – | US $ 410 |
| 2027 - 2028 | 1 July - 31 October; 24 December 2027 - 4 January 2028 | – | US $ 495 |
| 2027 - 2028 | 1 June - 30 June; 1 November - 23 December; 5 January 2028 – 31 May 2028 | – | US $ 425 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Rufiji River Camp Game package rates include: Full board accommodation, 2 shared game drives in open vehicle with guide, tea, coffee and laundry.
Questions about Rufiji River Camp
Why do people come here for boating safaris?
Nyerere is dominated by the great sprawling Rufiji River, and the camp was redesigned in 2009 to sit on a promontory in the riverbank. Boating safaris in flat-bottomed boats are described as perhaps the most relaxing way to game view, and combining boat, walking and vehicle safaris is what makes a stay here feel complete.
What is the policy for families with children?
Children five and under stay free, and children aged six to fourteen pay half the adult rate when sharing with two adults. Any booking including a child of eight or under must take a private vehicle. There are no children's activities or babysitting, and children remain the responsibility of their parents throughout.
What does the game package cover?
Rates start from US$410 per person per night in the June, November to December and January to May windows, and cover full board accommodation, two shared game drives in an open vehicle with a guide, tea and coffee and laundry. Around camp you may hear some 440 bird species, colobus monkeys and elephant.
Activities
Child Policy
- Children 5 and under complimentary
- Children 6-14 half of adult rate if sharing with 2 adults
Bookings with children 8 and under must book a private vehicle - Children are the responsibility of their parents/guardians at all times, no child activities/babysitting offered in safari camps
Questions about Rufiji River Camp
Why do people come here for boating safaris?
Nyerere is dominated by the great sprawling Rufiji River, and the camp was redesigned in 2009 to sit on a promontory in the riverbank. Boating safaris in flat-bottomed boats are described as perhaps the most relaxing way to game view, and combining boat, walking and vehicle safaris is what makes a stay here feel complete.
What is the policy for families with children?
Children five and under stay free, and children aged six to fourteen pay half the adult rate when sharing with two adults. Any booking including a child of eight or under must take a private vehicle. There are no children's activities or babysitting, and children remain the responsibility of their parents throughout.
What does the game package cover?
Rates start from US$410 per person per night in the June, November to December and January to May windows, and cover full board accommodation, two shared game drives in an open vehicle with a guide, tea and coffee and laundry. Around camp you may hear some 440 bird species, colobus monkeys and elephant.
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