Beho Beho fly-camping: Our full report

Travellers who stay for a minimum of four nights at Beho Beho can opt to take one of these as a 'Bush night'. These are spent away from camp, usually beside a sand river, fly-camping in tents made mostly of insect-proof gauze. This is opulent camping; with first-class meals, a stylish, candle-lit tent with a proper double bed and an en-suite shower and toilet.

Bush nights are an additional (and substantial) £219 per person sharing.

If you're unsure exactly what Fly-camping is all about, then look on the main Selous Game Reserve page, and then scroll to the bottom of the page for an explanation.

Geographics

Location: Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Ideal length of stay: 1-2 nights maximum - as part of a safari at Beho Beho

Key personnel

Owner: Independent / Owner Run

Food & drink

Usual board basis: Full Board

Dining style: Group Meals

Dining locations: Outdoor Dining

Drinks included: Yes - soft drinks, house wine and local spirits are included in the rates. Note that fine wines, champagne and imported spirits and liqueurs, are charged as extras.

Special interests

Honeymoons: Add a night fly-camping to a trip to Beho Beho for a really romantic, comfortable and private sojourn into the bush

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Birdwatching: The guides here are real experts on the birdlife, and the Selous is a great area for bird-watching. From the waterbirds found in the floodplains and lakes around the Rufiji River, to the dry-country raptors in the Beho Beho Hills from which the camp takes it name - it's a great birding area.

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Walking safaris: Beho Beho's fly-camping is usually mostly walking safaris - with some of Africa's very best professional walking guides

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Wildlife safaris: Fly-camping always gets you closer to the wildlife, and you won't find better guides with whom to explore it than at Beho Beho.

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Children

Attitude towards children: Beho Beho 'Bush Nights' isn't suitable for children under 12 years of age.

Generally recommended for children: No - unless they are mature and responsible.

Notes: Parents should be aware that fly-camping is right in the heart of the bush and wildlife can pass through at any time – children cannot be left unaccompanied.

Central communications

Power supply: None

Communications: For all intents and purposes you should consider yourself out of contact. You will have contact with the camp via a radio - who will then have use of a satallite phone in case of an emergency.

TV & radio: There is no TV or radio – this is deepest Africa!

Health & safety

Malarial area: Yes

Medical care: There is a first aid kit on at the fly-camp for minor illnesses and injuries. For more serious cases Beho Beho has links with the flying-doctor in Dar es Salaam.

Dangerous animals: High Risk

Extras

Disabled access: Not Possible