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Tanzania

Siwandu

PLAN MY TRIP

Nestled on the shores of Lake Nzerakera, Siwandu is a comfortable and elegant safari camp in the wildlife-rich Selous Game Reserve.

Accommodations at the camp consist of ten spacious octagonal tents scattered around the camp for maximum privacy. Each tent made of canvas and mosquito netting with a thatched roof allows for natural cooling and boasts panoramic views, so guests can marvel at the animals wandering past from the comfort of their king-sized bed. The en suite bathrooms feature an indoor shower as well as a romantic stargazer shower heated by solar-power. The tent’s wooden deck veranda is the ideal place to relax and admire the beauties of nature.

The camp is located on the banks of Lake Nzerakera, part of the watery byways of the Rufiji River system in Selous Game Reserve. Encompassing an area of over 21,000 square miles, not counting additional buffer zones, Selous is about three times the size of South Africa’s Kruger National Park and twice the size of Serengeti National Park. Its rivers and lakes sustain phenomenal wildlife concentrations, including Africa’s largest populations of elephant and wild dog. Along the Rufiji River and beyond, an astonishing number of animal and bird species can be found including waterbuck, reedbuck, bushbuck, hippo, and black and white colobus monkeys. Sandbanks are crowded with huge crocodiles, exposed mud banks are shaded under red clouds of carmine bee-eaters, and swampy islands are visited by wandering elephants.

Daily game drives are conducted in comfortable 4WD vehicles and led by knowledgeable trackers and guides to ensure the best possible experience. Guided nature walks take a more intimate look at the local animals and vegetation often missed from the vehicle’s vantage as well as including lessons on tracking and what plants are used for medicines. Boat cruises explore Lake Nzerakera or the waterways of the Rufiji River after the rainy season has replenished the channels. The camp uses both metal boats with covered canopies and pontoon boats which are ideal for a sundowner cruise as guests watch crocodiles, hippos, and the ample bird life found here.

Siwandu is evenly divided into two camps for added privacy and intimacy: North Camp and South Camp. Each camp has its own main area with a lounge, a library, a well-stocked bar and dining area, and its own kitchen where the camp’s chefs cook up gourmet meals paired with excellent wines. A refreshing pool invites guests to cool off during the heat of the day. While at night, everyone gathers around the boma fire pit.

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Tanzania

Siwandu

PLAN MY TRIP

Nestled on the shores of Lake Nzerakera, Siwandu is a comfortable and elegant safari camp in the wildlife-rich Selous Game Reserve.

Accommodations at the camp consist of ten spacious octagonal tents scattered around the camp for maximum privacy. Each tent made of canvas and mosquito netting with a thatched roof allows for natural cooling and boasts panoramic views, so guests can marvel at the animals wandering past from the comfort of their king-sized bed. The en suite bathrooms feature an indoor shower as well as a romantic stargazer shower heated by solar-power. The tent’s wooden deck veranda is the ideal place to relax and admire the beauties of nature.

The camp is located on the banks of Lake Nzerakera, part of the watery byways of the Rufiji River system in Selous Game Reserve. Encompassing an area of over 21,000 square miles, not counting additional buffer zones, Selous is about three times the size of South Africa’s Kruger National Park and twice the size of Serengeti National Park. Its rivers and lakes sustain phenomenal wildlife concentrations, including Africa’s largest populations of elephant and wild dog. Along the Rufiji River and beyond, an astonishing number of animal and bird species can be found including waterbuck, reedbuck, bushbuck, hippo, and black and white colobus monkeys. Sandbanks are crowded with huge crocodiles, exposed mud banks are shaded under red clouds of carmine bee-eaters, and swampy islands are visited by wandering elephants.

Daily game drives are conducted in comfortable 4WD vehicles and led by knowledgeable trackers and guides to ensure the best possible experience. Guided nature walks take a more intimate look at the local animals and vegetation often missed from the vehicle’s vantage as well as including lessons on tracking and what plants are used for medicines. Boat cruises explore Lake Nzerakera or the waterways of the Rufiji River after the rainy season has replenished the channels. The camp uses both metal boats with covered canopies and pontoon boats which are ideal for a sundowner cruise as guests watch crocodiles, hippos, and the ample bird life found here.

Siwandu is evenly divided into two camps for added privacy and intimacy: North Camp and South Camp. Each camp has its own main area with a lounge, a library, a well-stocked bar and dining area, and its own kitchen where the camp’s chefs cook up gourmet meals paired with excellent wines. A refreshing pool invites guests to cool off during the heat of the day. While at night, everyone gathers around the boma fire pit.

Coming soon!

Safari Camps
Points of Interest
Hotels & Resorts
Journeys

Coming soon!