Selous Safari Camp runs excellent small fly-camping trips, which make an adventurous day or two in the middle of a stay here.
These use small dome tents that are made of mosquito netting, so you can lie in bed and see the stars. A hot bush shower under a tree and long-drop toilet are set up for you, and dinner is cooked on the fire (by the cook!) and eaten at a proper table set with linen, cutlery and glasses. It's all very civilised!
During the day, you'll be lead through the wilderness by an armed guide before returning at dusk to a tiny camp, surrounded by flickering hurricane lanterns and the hum of the bush. Fly-camping is best booked in advance. Over and above the cost of the camp, there's a supplement of about £104 per person per night for fly-camping in 2007.
Birdwatching: Selous Game Reserve is a classic area for bird-watching, from the waterbirds found in the lakes and floodplains that surround the Rufiji River, to the dry-country raptors in the hills to the north
- See more of our suggestions of the best places for Birdwatching
Wildlife: Selous is an excellent game reserve with great populations of big game from large herds of elephants and buffalo to lion, leopard and an excellent population of wild dogs. Black rhino are present in very small numbers, but they are rarely seen
- See more of our suggestions of the best places for Wildlife
Children
Age restrictions: Children need to be over 16 years of age to fly-camp with Selous Safari Camp.
Generally recommended for children: No
Central communications
Power supply: None
Communications: For all intents and purposes you should consider yourself out of contact. You will have radio communication with the main camp for emergencies.
