Reviews of Sand Rivers Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
80 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Sand Rivers Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Sand Rivers Camp review"
Our guides, Joel and John were really knowledgeable about all the flora and fauna, and we became great friends. Our excursion to the hot springs was fun and Joel videoed us with my iPad in the pools, much to our embarrassment when we showed it to our friends and family.
Bernie the chef produced really delicious meals washed down by good South African wines.
Only one suggestion. As the weather was very much hot (40 Celsius) and humid, it would better to dine under the fans rather by the pool which we did a couple of times." See all these reviews: 13n in Tanzania
Buffalo
1 sighting
Eland
6 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Lion
3 sightings
Wild dog
1 sighting
Zebra
4 sightings
"Sand Rivers Camp review"
We did driving safaris, drive then bush walk, fished, boat safari and time to chill out in camp ,as well.
Michelle, the Manager, was very friendly and welcoming. She made sure everyone was okay, always on hand to ensure you were happy with everything." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Eland
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"A warm, friendly camp - run by a good team"
It was evident that a lot of thought had been given about pairing people up for the safaris. Michelle and Julian were extremely good hosts and were sensitive to the changing dynamics of the group as characters came and went.
We saw wild dogs and, most unusually, a civet cat who stayed still long enough to be photographed.
Would definitely recommend." See all these reviews: 18n in Tanzania
"Sand Rivers Camp review"
The rooms maybe are becoming just a tad tired but not to any significant extent.
Superb guiding (Edward) and such a pleasure to have the option of river safaris too. The trip to Stieglers Gorge is unforgettable with so many hippos and crocs, lions on the banks etc etc.
Having been to Beho Beho some years ago, Sand Rivers for me rates much higher." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
"Repeat stay after fly camp"
"Sand Rivers Camp review"
Part of the attraction here is the Rufiji Gorge boat trip. Whilst we failed to see Pel's Fishing Owl (reserved for the honeymoon couple staying in camp!) we had some excellent osprey and Colobus monkey sightings.
The highlight was a fly-camp, sleeping (very well) under a net on a very comfortable bed roll, with the 'car-door slam' of hunting crocodiles in the nearby lagoon to remind you where you are (don't worry, the tents are well back from the shoreline)!" See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania
"A luxury Camp"
The food was good, although we actually preferred the rather more rustic approach to dining at Lake Manze.
The guiding was good, but we did feel that there could have been more discussion with us regarding the activities available. We had booked one night at the fly camp and had a river trip up to Stiegler's Gorge, both of which were excellent; otherwise, it was just assumed that we'd go on game drives. On the last evening we did ask for a short river trip, which was arranged and was very pleasant.
The range of wildlife is good, although not as good as at Lake Manze." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania
"Sand Rivers Camp review"
"Sand River Camp"
Previous guests had great sightings of wild dogs, but the game drives turned out to be rather quiet while I was there. Sadly, the effects of poaching in the area can certainly be felt (rare sightings of skittish elephants..). You cannot fault the camp itself, but I found the proximity of a hunting lodge and the evidences of poaching in the area somehow upsetting." See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania; 6n in Zambia
"FLY CAMPING A MUST"
The fly camping was the highlight, beautiful, magical evening with shooting stars and gin!
I guess the rooms could do with a small uplift, just starting to look a little tired.
River trip also a pleasant change.
Game drives disappointing due to scarce wildlife, and some of what we saw was very skittish due to hunting over river and poaching. We were luck in seeing 2 elephants, others saw none during their stay, and no lions." See all these reviews: 15n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar; 1n in Kenya
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