Accommodation

Rufiji River Camp

Nyerere National Park | Tanzania

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Highlights

What We Love

Three large family tents for groups travelling together
Wonderful location on the banks of the Rufiji River
A swim followed by a siesta under a cool makuti roof

When To Visit

Peak Season: June to October
Sightings of wild dog peak with nearly 60 individuals being known to make up a pack
Green Season: November to December – annual short rains March to May – annual long rains
Breeding herds of elephants make the most of the Rufiji’s swollen lakes, deltas and tributaries

Overview

There are so many ways to explore Nyerere National Park, the biggest in Tanzania and one of the largest in the world. At Rufiji River Lodge, you can head out on a classic game drive in an open-sided vehicle, lace up your boots for a guided nature walk or feel the cooling breeze on a boat skimming the all-important Rufiji River. Whatever you choose, the guides are locals and know the area intimately. Nyerere is said to be home to two-thirds of the country’s wild dog population and a third of its sizable elephant herds.

Back at camp (which is right on the river), three family units – each with a turquoise private pool – make it perfect for families or groups.