Rufiji River fly-camping: Our full report
If you're visiting Rufiji River Camp for more than a few nights, then consider combining a night or two at ...
... this satellite fly-camp with a longer stay at the main Rufiji River Camp. When fly-camping here, youll head out with your own guide, perhaps walking or driving, to a simple camp beside one of the lakes.These fly-camps use good-sized Dome tents, with awnings, a hot safari shower and a toilet, yet they retain a feeling of being very remote. Dinner is cooked on the open fire, and eaten outside or beneath a canvas gazebo.
These fly-camps need to be booked in advance, and have a supplement. They’re usually run on an individual, private basis without any other guests.
Note that these particular fly-camping trips are only possible as a few nights out of a longer safari staying at Rufiji River Camp.
Our view
We have not had the chance to stay at the fly-camp at Rufiji River, however we have thoroughly enjoyed fly-camping in other locations in Tanzania, and this looks set to be an adventurous add-on to a safari at Rufiji River Camp.
Country manager: Tanzania
Geographics
- Location
- Nyerere National Park, Tanzania
- Ideal length of stay
- 1-2 nights
- Accessible by
- Fly-and-Transfer
Food & drink
- Usual board basis
- Full Board & Activities
- Dining locations
- Indoor and Outdoor Dining
- Further dining info, including room service
- No
Special interests
- Birdwatching
- Nyerere National Park is a classic area for birdwatching in Tanzania, 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 ideas for Birdwatching
Children
- Attitude towards children
- Generally recommended for children
- No
Communications
- Communications
- For all intents and purposes you should consider yourself out of contact. However there will be radio contact with the main camp for emergencies.
Health & safety
- Malarial protection recommended
- Yes
- Dangerous animals
- High Risk
- Fire safety
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Fishing
Fly-camping
Guided walking safari
Extras
- Disabled access
- Not Possible
Other lodges in Nyerere National Park
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
Impala Camp
Impala Camp is a comfortable, excellent-value camp with colourful tented rooms raised on platforms, good guiding and tasty food.
Lake Manze Camp
Lake Manze Camp is a rustic, lakeside bushcamp in Nyerere National Park that offers a great wilderness experience and doesn’t cost the earth.
Beho Beho
Beho Beho is one of the best camps we work with in Africa, with gracious hosts, fantastic food and most importantly, excellent guiding.
Siwandu
Siwandu is a luxurious and smoothly run camp with beautiful rooms and superb service offering great views over Lake Nzerakera.
Sand Rivers Camp
The stylishly put together Sand Rivers has an outstanding reputation, with a wonderful location on the Rufiji River and great guides.
Beho Beho Tree-house
Beho Beho Treehouse is a satellite tree platform for just one couple, managed by Beho Beho and ideal as a one-night honeymoon retreat
Impala fly-camping
While you're staying at Impala Camp in Nyerere National Park, you can enjoy a few nights' fly-camping in the heart of the bush.
Rufiji River Camp
Rufiji River Camp has a lovely location right on the edge of the Rufiji River and while not luxurious, it is one of the lowest-cost camps in the park.
Sand Rivers fly-camp
Sand Rivers fly-camping safaris in Tanzania's Nyerere National Park operate out of Sand Rivers Camp, on the Rufiji River.
Roho ya Selous
Roho ya Selous is a smart tented camp on the west side of lake Nzerakera, close to the park’s best wildlife-viewing areas.
Beho Beho Bailey's Banda
Bailey's Banda at Beho Beho is a luxurious safari lodge in Nyerere National Park which can be booked exclusively for you and your party.
Kiba Point
Kiba Point is the private sister camp of Sand Rivers, available on an exclusive basis, with its own private drivers and staff.
Mivumo River Lodge
Mivumo River Lodge is Serena's main lodge in the Selous. Although comfortable, the windows and air-conditioning dispel any wilderness feel.
