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Sand Rivers Selous Lodge - Nyerere National Park

Sand Rivers Selous has just eight stone and thatched cottages, all are openfronted and raised on decks overlooking the river. There are <strong>five Riverside rooms; each with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water, flush toilets and powerful showers plus <strong>three Hillside Suites.The Suites have all the above, but come with a large living space and a small plunge pool.

The main mess is spacious, open-fronted and cool. There's a chill-out area near the library and then acres of dining spots - around the main pool, privately tucked away in a quiet corner of the mess or on the social "managers table". Sit around the bar at the end of the day, the drinks are cold and there are always good stories to be told.

At Sand Rivers Selous, our open-sided 4x4 vehicles are a great way of seeing birds and animals but also for covering a bit of distance when that's what's needed. And of course there are times when they give you the best views, access and photographic opportunities. The same goes for our boats; just being on the river - never mind the game - is a fantastic contrast to time spent in a vehicle. Drifting silently ownstream, gently spiraling in the current, watching the river banks unfold, is an experience that's hard to beat.