LOCATION: Nyerere National Park (Selous) – Rufiji River
Set on the elevated banks of the mighty Rufiji River in Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), Rufiji River Camp offers an authentic and immersive safari experience in one of Africa’s largest protected wilderness areas. Surrounded by untouched and rich wildlife habitats, the camp provides front-row views of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife along the river.
This intimate tented camp blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings, allowing guests to experience the sights and sounds of the African bush from the comfort of their accommodation. Located close to Mtemere airstrip, it offers easy access while maintaining a remote and exclusive safari atmosphere.
Rufiji River Camp features spacious, well-appointed canvas tents and family suites designed to combine comfort with an authentic safari feel. Built on raised wooden platforms and shaded by traditional thatched roofs, each unit offers uninterrupted views of the Rufiji River.
The camp offers 11 classic tents and 3 family suites, with the suites featuring two tents on a shared deck and private plunge pools—ideal for families or small groups seeking added privacy.
Guests at Rufiji River Camp enjoy a range of facilities and safari experiences designed to enhance their stay in the wilderness:
The camp’s unfenced design allows wildlife to move freely through the area, offering a truly immersive safari where the experience continues even within the camp itself.
We recommend Rufiji River Camp for travelers seeking an authentic, off-the-beaten-track safari experience in Southern Tanzania.
Rufiji River Camp is one of the most sought-after accommodations in Nyerere National Park, offering an exceptional riverside setting and diverse safari activities. Its location along the Rufiji River provides unmatched opportunities for wildlife viewing, especially during the dry season when animals gather at the water.
This camp is a perfect addition to a Southern Tanzania safari itinerary, combining seamlessly with destinations such as Ruaha National Park or Mikumi National Park. It also complements classic Northern Circuit safaris to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire for a more diverse and complete Tanzania experience.
Yasin is an excellent driver and a very experienced guide, who dicovers even the ear of a lion hiding in the grass in a distance of 50 meters. So we have been lucky to see a lot of animals. Therefore our Safari was an awesome experience. We also received lots of information about the animals, the National Parks, the country of Tansania and the people living there. Since he is very humorous guy, we had a lot of fun, too. Thanks Yasin for a very special and fantastic time.
Can’t recommend Yasin highly enough. Endlessly informative with an almost sixth sense of where the animals are likely to be. Also a funny and ever positive travelling companion who contributed much to a family holiday of a lifetime.
We had a three-day safari with Yasin. Yasin gave us a very warm welcome right from the start and made us feel very familiar and friendly. It didn’t feel like a tour with a guide. We felt that we were in good hands and were able to enjoy the safari. We particularly liked the fact that Yasin always involved us in everything. For example, we were able to decide when our day began or ended. Yasin was able to tell us a lot about the wildlife, but also about the culture and the country. He was in constant contact with his colleagues, which gave us a good opportunity to see the BIG5. The moment of our engagement was very special for us. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again, dear Yasin. Thank you for your support and the great picnic spot. You were so well prepared, always took care of everything and made our dream come true. We will never forget these moments and we will never forget you. Stay healthy and as cheerful as we got to know you. Kind regards from Bremen (Germany) Jessica & Brian
Wir waren vom 26.7. bis zum 05.8. mit Yassin auf Safari. Alles klappte wunderbar, von der Abholung am Flughafen bis zum Ende der Reise. Wir erfuhren von ihm unglaublich viel über Land und Menschen und Tierwelt. Er kannte sich in allen Themen, zu denen wir neugierig waren, aus. Die Gamedrives in den Naturparks waren perfekt. Wir entdeckten unendlich viele Tiere und er zeigte uns nicht nur die Tiere, die viele Touristen ausschließlich sehen wollen, sondern die so unendlich artenreiche Tierwelt. Die Serengeti war natürlich extrem eindrucksvoll. Vor allem die große Tiermigration, bei der wir Dank Yassin einen Platz in der ersten Reihe hatten. Eindrucksvoll auch die Unterkünfte dort, so nah an der Natur und voller perfekten Service. Das ist wahrer Luxus. Das Auto und auch der Transport in ihm war komfortabel. Kurz zusammengefasst: eine unglaublich eindrucksvolle, sichere, individuelle, sehr inhaltsreiche und unvergessliche Reise. Vielen vielen Dank
My family and I were so lucky that we had Hussein as our guide! He were really passionate about his work, which resulted in us learning so much about the nature we went to, seeing a lot of different animals meanwhile having a truly comfy trip where you felt safe all the timeâ˜ºï¸ I will truly recommend Hussein as a guide for your wildlife adventure ðŸ€
We spend ten days with Yasin in the Serengeti, Taranguire and Ngorongoro Crater. Yasin, our guide, was always optimally prepared and also discovered the animals that were well hidden. He kept the necessary distance and always showed consideration for the animals. We felt safe and in good hands. Thanks to Yasin we experienced a unique Safaritour that we will never forget. Jürgen and Sabine Preuß