Reviews of Impala Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
278 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Impala Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jun-2018, 16 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Impala Camp.
Lion
100% success
Leopard
7% success
Wild dog
57% success
Giraffe
100% success
Hippo
100% success
Wildebeest
94% success
Zebra
94% success
Elephant
93% success
Spotted Hyena
93% success
Buffalo
88% success
Eland
67% success
Aardvark
0% success
Black Rhino
0% success
Pangolin
0% success
Striped Hyena
0% success
Mr H & Miss P
Surrey
"Selous Impala Camp"
3 nights Arrived 10 Aug 2010
"The Selous Impala Camp is a fantastic camp, in a great setting on the river. All the staff are extremely helpful and friendly, and we especially liked the fact we had our own safari guide and driver, Hussan and Ali, who were both extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the wildlife in Selous.
After spending 2 days on vehicle safari in Ruaha it was great to experience a river safari on our first afternoon in Selous, and have the chance to see wildlife from the boat. It was also great to have the opportunity to explore the park on foot. The tents are great, and it was nice to cool off in the swimming pool in the afternoon after an early morning safari.
The tables at dinner were set apart so that we had privacy from other guests and the food was lovely and plentiful! During our trip we were lucky enough to see most of the wildlife we had hoped to in Selous apart from the elusive Leopard! Overall Selous Impala offered a little slice of luxury in an amazing setting!" See all these reviews: 7n in Zanzibar; 5n in Tanzania
After spending 2 days on vehicle safari in Ruaha it was great to experience a river safari on our first afternoon in Selous, and have the chance to see wildlife from the boat. It was also great to have the opportunity to explore the park on foot. The tents are great, and it was nice to cool off in the swimming pool in the afternoon after an early morning safari.
The tables at dinner were set apart so that we had privacy from other guests and the food was lovely and plentiful! During our trip we were lucky enough to see most of the wildlife we had hoped to in Selous apart from the elusive Leopard! Overall Selous Impala offered a little slice of luxury in an amazing setting!" See all these reviews: 7n in Zanzibar; 5n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
The B family
Wimbledo
"Luxury adventure!"
3 nights Arrived 31 Jul 2010
"We loved the Selous and Impala Camp was a great base for exploring the wildlife out on safari and watching the wildlife visit us!
We had a hippo visit the camp and regularly had elephants grazing around our lodge. The safaris are fantastic - breakfast overlooking the lake, a boat safari, a fishing trip with the highlight being a walking safari and the fly camp where we lay in bed listening to hippos wandering outside the tent. Charles was very knowlegeable and a charming guide who adapted the itinerary to meet our requirements.
The food (and coffee) was delicious with a real Italian flair - we want to go back." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania; 6n in Zanzibar
We had a hippo visit the camp and regularly had elephants grazing around our lodge. The safaris are fantastic - breakfast overlooking the lake, a boat safari, a fishing trip with the highlight being a walking safari and the fly camp where we lay in bed listening to hippos wandering outside the tent. Charles was very knowlegeable and a charming guide who adapted the itinerary to meet our requirements.
The food (and coffee) was delicious with a real Italian flair - we want to go back." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania; 6n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms MP
Belgium
"Selous Impala Camp review"
3 nights Arrived 10 Jul 2010
"Another fabulous camp.
Again our guide Gerard was excellent - took so much care with our family, was so adaptable to whatever we were interested in." See all these reviews: 8n in Zanzibar; 6n in Tanzania
Again our guide Gerard was excellent - took so much care with our family, was so adaptable to whatever we were interested in." See all these reviews: 8n in Zanzibar; 6n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
The W family
Ireland
"Selous Impala Camp review"
3 nights Arrived 7 Jul 2010
"This was our first experience of safari. The Impala Camp was suggested by Expert Africa and it was a great choice. The combination of game drives and leisurely boat safaris made for a very pleasant introduction to safari. Our teenage daughters were instant converts. We stayed at Impala Camp for three nights and found the staff extremely helpful and accommodating throughout.
Selous is a very beautiful reserve. The game is concentrated and plentiful. While some of the animals (e.g. zebra) are shy compared to Ruaha National Park, we saw more species at Selous including the African Painted Dogs." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Selous is a very beautiful reserve. The game is concentrated and plentiful. While some of the animals (e.g. zebra) are shy compared to Ruaha National Park, we saw more species at Selous including the African Painted Dogs." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms L
Boston
"Selous Impala Camp review"
3 nights Arrived 30 Jun 2010
"Selous is a very nice camp. I really liked my tent. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom and dressing area were very spacious. The tent had a fan which was really nice since it was a bit humid when I first arrived.
Barbara was a very gracious host, and I enjoyed getting to know her and also Mohammed, who was one of the servers.
I don't know if I would recommend Selous for a solo traveler. Each tent has its own table in the dining area, and each tent has its own guide and vehicle. While those amenities are advantageous for couples and families, I did miss the social element of dining in a group and going on game drives in a group." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 5n in Rwanda; 1n in Kenya
Barbara was a very gracious host, and I enjoyed getting to know her and also Mohammed, who was one of the servers.
I don't know if I would recommend Selous for a solo traveler. Each tent has its own table in the dining area, and each tent has its own guide and vehicle. While those amenities are advantageous for couples and families, I did miss the social element of dining in a group and going on game drives in a group." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 5n in Rwanda; 1n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Devon
"Selous Impala Camp Review"
4 nights Arrived 2 Mar 2010
"We very much enjoyed our stay at Impala.Whilst we were here we celebrated our golden wedding anniversary.
We were met at the air strip and taken on a game drive.Our guide Charles and driver Dunstan stayed with us for the the four days,
The first evening we went on a boat safari with a lovely honeymoon couple. On the way back to camp we were taken from the river onto the bank,there waiting for us was a table a chairs over looking the river.we sat drinking chilled wine, with compliments from the management.
On the second morning we had breakfast by a beautiful lake,watching the hippos and crocs. We also had an evening meal in the bush near to the camp.The evening of our anniversary we had champagne whilst on a game drive, once again with compliments from the management. We also had a cake after our dinner. The game viewing was very good.We saw a pack of ten wild dogs well fed and in lovely condition.Also lions with two young cubs.
We saw most of the animals that one would hope to see on safari as well as some not seen on previous safaris.We felt that Selous National Park was a beautiful place. Thank you to everyone at Impala for a wonderful time." See all these reviews: 6n in Zanzibar; 4n in Tanzania
We were met at the air strip and taken on a game drive.Our guide Charles and driver Dunstan stayed with us for the the four days,
The first evening we went on a boat safari with a lovely honeymoon couple. On the way back to camp we were taken from the river onto the bank,there waiting for us was a table a chairs over looking the river.we sat drinking chilled wine, with compliments from the management.
On the second morning we had breakfast by a beautiful lake,watching the hippos and crocs. We also had an evening meal in the bush near to the camp.The evening of our anniversary we had champagne whilst on a game drive, once again with compliments from the management. We also had a cake after our dinner. The game viewing was very good.We saw a pack of ten wild dogs well fed and in lovely condition.Also lions with two young cubs.
We saw most of the animals that one would hope to see on safari as well as some not seen on previous safaris.We felt that Selous National Park was a beautiful place. Thank you to everyone at Impala for a wonderful time." See all these reviews: 6n in Zanzibar; 4n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
gill
United Kingdom
"The Best Time Ever at Impala Camp"
3 nights Arrived 5 Nov 2009
"Before we left Selous Impala Camp we told Barbara that for an overall experience of a camp, location, service, food, staff, guides, wildlife, activities and everything else that goes towards a perfect African Safari............ Selous Impala Camp was the very best we have ever experienced.
The whole package was perfection. Our guide was second to none and went out of his way to let us experience so much diversity in that area.
The boat trip with Gerrard was excellent too. We were overwhelmed by the diversity of bird life in the Selous.
The highlight at Impala Camp was sitting eating breakfast in the bush and across the lake was a lioness chasing a zebra !!
What more can we say ?!" See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania
The whole package was perfection. Our guide was second to none and went out of his way to let us experience so much diversity in that area.
The boat trip with Gerrard was excellent too. We were overwhelmed by the diversity of bird life in the Selous.
The highlight at Impala Camp was sitting eating breakfast in the bush and across the lake was a lioness chasing a zebra !!
What more can we say ?!" See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs H
Berks
"four day safari at Impala Camp"
4 nights Arrived 15 Oct 2009
"An excellent camp for our needs, relaxed and friendly. We liked very much the dining arrangements, where each group had their own table, rather than the communal dining arrangements found in most camps. It is nice to be able to be sociable if you want to, at the bar, but to have your own company for meals.
The main winner for me was having a guide allocated to us for the whole of our stay and going out as our own small party (of 3) rather than being mixed with other groups staying. this meant thatt the guides knew what we had seen and knew what our interests were and could tailor the bush drives to us.
The guides were all local and well informed with good english.
Location excellent - being by the river added to the breadth of experience, plenty of close contact with animals in the camp!!" See all these reviews: 4n in Tanzania; 3n in Zanzibar
The main winner for me was having a guide allocated to us for the whole of our stay and going out as our own small party (of 3) rather than being mixed with other groups staying. this meant thatt the guides knew what we had seen and knew what our interests were and could tailor the bush drives to us.
The guides were all local and well informed with good english.
Location excellent - being by the river added to the breadth of experience, plenty of close contact with animals in the camp!!" See all these reviews: 4n in Tanzania; 3n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Ms ES
Hornsea
"Selous Impala Camp review"
3 nights Arrived 12 Oct 2009
"This camp was lovely, different completely than Lake Manze, we enjoyed the difference, great game viewing, including wild dogs , eagles and lions, we even saw a herd of Eland, about 70 animals, which even our guide Ezra had never seen.... The food was excellent and the staff wre really nice.
Was informed no mosquito nets required at the camp.
Catching our flight to the next camp by boat in a rain storm, you had to be there!!!!" See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania
Was informed no mosquito nets required at the camp.
Catching our flight to the next camp by boat in a rain storm, you had to be there!!!!" See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs D
Vanbrugh
"Selous Impala Camp"
3 nights Arrived 30 Sep 2009
"Beautiful Camp, tents felt very luxurious, excellent very professional staff - all staff.
Safaris were so well organised, brilliant having breakfast in the bush. Guides were very knowledgable and keen for us to have a great time and see as much as possible, the drivers were brilliant at avoiding the bumps!.
The food was fabulous - which surprised us. Lovely romantic meal by the pool on the last night. Couldn't have been better. Would love to go back sometime." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 7n in Zanzibar
Safaris were so well organised, brilliant having breakfast in the bush. Guides were very knowledgable and keen for us to have a great time and see as much as possible, the drivers were brilliant at avoiding the bumps!.
The food was fabulous - which surprised us. Lovely romantic meal by the pool on the last night. Couldn't have been better. Would love to go back sometime." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 7n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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