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Mivumo River Lodge, Selous Game Reserve

Enjoy the splendid isolation at Mivumo River Lodge, an exclusive retreat deep in the 34,000 square mile Selous Game Reserve. The lodge overlooks the majestic Rufiji River, and its luxurious spaces and stunning situation make for an exclusive destination boasting privacy, indulgence and authentic African charm.

Enjoy fine cuisine within the enchanting surrounds of the main lodge, or sip a gin and tonic as you watch the day wind down on the sundeck. The lodge offers a selection of exclusive game drives, bush walks, boat trips and bush picnics so you can get out into this natural wonderland. Relax in the plunge pool and well-stocked library and at night you’ll appreciate the warmth and camaraderie of the bonfire, perfect for star-gazing.

Accommodation

The Lodge is made up of 12 individual rooms and one separate lavish Presidential suite. All the rooms are individual wooden structures built on stilts on the steep river bank with a sumptuous design perfectly in keeping with the landscape. The villas each enjoy a cavernous interior space with a captivating design that blends colonial luxury with indigenous styling. Indulgent features include a colonial bathroom with romantic claw-foot bath, minibar and tea and coffee facilities, a huge and inviting bed, writing desk, lounge furniture and a large furnished terrace with sublime river views, an outdoor shower and private plunge pool.

Key information

Rooms
  • 12
Airport transfer time
  • 30 minute transfer from Steigler Airport
Recommended for
  • Spa

Facilities

The Selous is Africa’s largest game reserve and a proclaimed world heritage site, and the Lodge offers exclusive game drives with just four to a vehicle and other visitors few and far between, this is amongst Africa's most intimate game experiences. The lodge also offers bushwalks, river cruises, fishing and sundowner trips and romantic bush dinners and picnics.

Within the enchanting surrounds of the main lodge guests can relax in the plunge pool overlooking the river, sip a gin and tonic whilst relaxing in the well-stocked library or enjoy sunset on the deck accompanied by the grunts of hippos in the river below. Enjoy sumptuous table d'hôte dining and the warmth and camaraderie of the evening bonfire, a perfect spot for star-gazing.

Location

Perched on the steep banks of the Rufiji River deep in the wilds of Selous Game Reserve. 45 minute flight from Dar-Es-Salaam to Stiegler's Airstrip followed by a half hour game drive to the lodge.

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Serengeti
Known locally as 'Siringitu' - the place where the land runs on forever - Tanzania's oldest park was created to preserve the path of the world’s largest migration circuit. Today, it is ultimate safari country, hugely popular and its rolling plains are home to a spectacular array of wildlife including big cats, elephants and of course the thundering herds of wildebeest during the great migration.

Ngorongoro Crater
The extraordinary and awe-inspiring volcanic landscape of Ngorongoro is rich and fertile - and home to the densest concentration of wildlife in Africa. From its rim, it drops 600m to the crater floor, where wildlife including black rhino, hippo, Thomson's gazelle and a large lion population reside amongst the grasslands, forests, swamps and soda lake.


Tarangire
Dense bushland with ancient Baobab trees, unspoilt Tarangire is dominated by the impressive valley of the Tarangire river. This wide open park experiences distinct seasons, with its dry season (July to November) witnessing a large number of diverse animals - including elephant, zebra and buffalo - attracted to the reducing river.

Lake Manyara
At the base of the Rift Valley escarpment, this small yet richly populated scenic park is home to incredible tree climbing lions, herds of elephant, a variety of birdlife and pods of wallowing hippo.

Selous
Africa's largest game reserve, Selous offers a true wilderness experience in the south of the country, away from the crowds. Home to over half of Tanzania's elephant population, game drives, bush walks and boating safaris take place amongst forest, bushland and by the mighty Rufiji river, providing varied and rewarding game experiences - ideal for repeat visitors to Tanzania.

Ruaha
Remote and untamed, Ruaha is a birdwatcher's paradise with over 500 species present amongst its vast semi-arid bush landscape. Large numbers of elephant, antelope and buffalo also exist here alongside lion, cheetah and hyena.

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•   Seek out all of the Big Five at the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater 

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