Reviews of Beho Beho

"Elegant, comfortable, good wildlife viewing

Beho Beho is a wonderful oasis in an equally wonderful wilderness. It provides elegant and comfortable accommodation, good food, and great staff. The guides are terrific - knowledgeable, keen-eyed, and great to be with. They enabled us to see a large variety of wildlife, beasts and birds, and gave us lots of information. We enjoyed both walking safaris and game drives; also a wonderful boat trip at Lake Tagalaga.

The banda was large and comfortable, with a lovely sheltered terrace and a plunge pool. It was all good. The main lodge is also very lovely and has plenty of space and comfort. Meals were taken in a variety of places around the lodge, all excellent and with good views. We enjoyed the company of Goodlisten, the manager, and Elisha and Charles, our great guides. They were wonderful hosts." See all these reviews: 15n in Tanzania

"A very welcoming and well appointed lodge.

Heribert, Maggie and their team went to great lengths to make us feel relaxed and part of the Beho Beho family - rather than paying guests. The amount of hosting and interaction between guides and guests during mealtimes was unprecedented for us and we were very happy to embrace it.

We were drawn to Beho Beho by the offer of walking Safaris, these did not disappoint and were a very good introduction to the genre. Getting closer to the animals, having more time to learn and study behaviours and avoiding the discomfort of sitting in a truck for 3 hours were all major pluses. Another highlight was the boat trip on Lake Tagalala - giving the chance to view Crocodiles and Hippos close up, as well as viewing the plethora of animals that came to the Lake to drink ! This outing also included an amazing breakfast set up on the banks of the lake.

Regular game drives were also a pleasure - although wildlife viewing was not abundant this created a calmer experience and a more natural feel than dashing off to sightings on the basis of a radio call from another truck. In fact we hardly saw another truck at all - a delight ! Each evening outing (drive or walk) ended at a different amazing and atmospheric sun downer location.

The fact that Heribert rotates his team of guides so that nearly every outing was with a different guide was another welcome change from our previous safari experiences. Rotations were also made to hosts and locations for meal times - giving a great variety of experience. The food was plentiful and very good." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania

"Lovely camp staff amazing and very good food.

Unfortunately I was not well but the help the team provided was exceptional" See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania

"Beho Beho was the ultimate family style cultural Safari camp. The camp was absolutely stunning and seemingly had catered for everything from a plunge pool in your room to a very comfortable living area in the main building with a fully stocked bar.

The game drives were in very comfortable cars and you were able to start viewing animals from within the camp every morning ranging from Elephants to Warthogs.

A real highlight of Beho Beho was the sundowner locations which you could tell the guides had spent time to research and find the best spots for us to enjoy a drink while always being near to some animals to spot.

The dinner location changing every night was also an incredibly thoughtful approach by the staff and this meant that we had a real variety from eating in the Boma to eating with a view of the watering hole to spot the male lion walking through camp. Another thing we loved about the dinners were that the staff ate with us and we had a real lesson in traditional Tanzanian cuisine while getting to know our hosts, creating a real family vibe.

The ultimate highlight of our trip to Beho Beho however was the water safari in which we spent time in the boat spotting hippos, crocodiles and many water dwelling birds and other animals but the surprise was when we rounded a corner to a breakfast table with the staff waiting to serve us a full hot breakfast. It was absolutely spectacular having breakfast listening to the Hippos and birds.

We loved Beho Beho and the only thing better than the wildlife, food & drink was the people. A perfect summary is that we arrived with a handshake and left with a hug. We will definitely revisit Beho Beho in the future." See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania

"A lovely safari camp.

Excellent service and very friendly. Wonderful guides.

Since there was so much rain, we were limited in where we could go so the boat trip was cancelled." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania

"An excellent camp with attentive staff.

Food was varied and good. They have a small pool, and a water hole that attracts a lot of nocturnal visitors.

The rooms are spacious and well designed, with open viewing areas in front of the large bed. Each has a plunge pool and small sun deck. They provide a strong torch making it easy to spot nocturnal visitors. These included hippo every night, plus elephant and buffalo. Hyena came every night to the delight of my sons, as well as multiple antelope. We also saw a common genet.

Visiting this area mid October it was vey hot. Wildlife densities were low and the animals relatively skittish. This may reflect the camp location, being far from the river and lakes and wetter Eastern areas, though I'm unclear of the impact of COVID and poaching. The densities of prey animals was low other than impala. No sightings of cats and encounters with giraffe brief. Even when we drove to the lake area the densities remained low. There are large numbers of hippo and crocodiles, so a good 'double act' with our other destination (Ruaha). Hyena sightings were also very good, perhaps reflecting lack of lions. They were seen on multiple occasions in groups up to nine during the daytime. Again this was a nice addition as we hadn't seen them in Ruaha.

We were lucky enough to see wild dog, and even a hunt. Sightings are far less frequent than 10 yrs ago but our experience shows that these elusive predators can be seen in Selous.

The other highlight was the Angolan Colobus - very good viewings right next to the road with 18 or so individuals, many with young. For us the camp was great, and the wildlife added nicely to those we'd seen in Ruaha.

As a single destination I would have been disappointed, though whether this reflects more on the time we visited and distance from the main water is unclear to me." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania

"What a place! We were delighted with our Banda and the privacy and views it provided. The attention to detail in the accommodation was superb. The meals were well thought out and of excellent quality.

Couple this with the lovely and knowledgeable rangers and you have a truly unique and memorable experience. We felt lucky to be there." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar

"Beho Beho is a gorgeous camp in one of the nicest areas of Africa I have ever visited. The Selous (Nyerere National Park) is a game reserve unlike any other. It's lakes, rivers, and general fauna provide a beautifully diverse setting for game viewing. And while the game is not as rich as it is in say, the Serengeti, it is still impressive. I was able to see lions, leopards, and tons of elephants and giraffes.

The lodge itself is incredible. For four days and nights I experienced the special way Beho Beho does it's guiding, whether it is a walking, boating, or driving safari, all the guiding was top notch. The food was incredible, and I loved how we dined for dinner in a different part of the lodge every night.

The rooms are gorgeous, and the service is so familial that you feel at home the moment you walk in. I can't imagine there is a better camp in this part of Tanzania.

Shout out to Heribert and the whole crew. You guys were the best!" See all these reviews: 16n in Tanzania

"From the moment we were picked up from the air strip to, sadly, leaving, we had a great time. All the staff were friendly and helpful .. and so knowledgeable about the wild life. We enjoyed having a different guide each day as each had their own perspective of and interest in the animals and birds we saw. They also ensured we had a different experience each day - a different part of the park, an evening walk or a trip on the lake. The guides were determined to ensure we enjoyed every minute and saw as much as we could. And we did. No day was the same, as you probably would expect!

We did see most of the animals we could see in that area of the national park, sadly, no lions or wild dogs...though the guides were hopeful we might. We had lots of opportunity to stop and watch elephants, giraffes and others, often at close quarters, whilst the guides provided lots of information about them.

We really liked the variation in landscape from the thick bush to wider plain, river valley and lake.

We shared a vehicle with another couple, which was no problem for us, and it was good to meet up in the evening, when everyone ate together, to share experiences.

The accommodation was of a very high standard. Loved waking up to see an elephant or giraffe grazing in front of us. Food was great ( they have some superb chefs) and dining each evening in a different venue gave added pleasure. Loved the final night when the guides joined us for an African themed candle lit supper." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 6n in Zanzibar

"Our second trip to Be Ho Be Ho and we hope to be able to return as soon as our commitments permit. The location, accommodation, food, staff and guides are all excellent.

This is from our perspective what a safari is all about, guides who are as enthusiastic as you at finding and seeing animals and birds with a very high level of knowledge so that you are constantly learning. Once back in camp you can unwind and relax and then over lunch and dinner have wide ranging conversations with a lot of laughter and fun.

The waterhole at the lodge had this time round due to the time of year a constant viewing of animals including one day and evening the Be Ho Be Ho lion pride, a memorable experience." See all these reviews: 16n in Tanzania; 3n in Seychelles; 1n in Kenya