Rufiji River
Camp:
Rufiji River Camp is located on the banks of the Rufiji
river, in a point where the ample and tranquil river is animated by many and
different species of animals.
The tented camp, situated in the heart of
the reserve, is environmentally friendly and each tent is equipped with private
bathroom and a veranda facing the river.
There is a constant flow of
animals coming down to drink at the river offering a permanent show to visitors
of the camp. The water is usually full of hundreds of hippos as well as groups
of crocodiles that laze in the sun on the sandbanks in the river.
A structure in the central part of the camp hosts the restaurant,
bar and library, all with a view of the river and the sunset.
All of the camp
structures, kitchen included, are constantly renovated, attaining the highest
level of comfort without sacrificing the emotion of a total immersion in a
completely natural environment. Electricity and hot water are powered by solar
panels, while UHV-filtered drinking water is available throughout camp
(including tents).
A covered swimming pool is situated in the camp, between
reception and mess area. Rufiji River Camp is operated by Foxes Safari
Camps and the camp management very much look forward to welcoming you at Rufiji
River Camp.
Accomodation:
Twenty tents facing the sunset, with
comfortable beds, walled en-suite facilities, mosquito netting and all of the
comfortable equipment of a lodge.
Each tent has a privat
e veranda under a
roof of local straw (makuti) that creates the perfect place for reading,
writing or just resting in the shade.
Dining, bar and
lounge:
All shaded by a makuti roof with views of the Rufiji
River.
Offers a well stocked bar and international cuisine.
Meal times:
Breakfast is served at 07.00
Lunch is
served at 13.00
Dinner is served at 20.00
Water:
The water in the camp is purified and safe to
drink. Purified cold water, natural and sparkling, is available from the bar.
Voltage:
220-volt electricity available at the bar for
video camera charging. The camp is otherwise powered by solar energy. All tents
have solar lighting and solar-heated hot water.
Library:
A selection of books may be borrowed at the
bar.
Communication
:
HF radio
Mobile phone reception for some networks .
Other services:
- Safe deposit box for valuables is
available at the camp’s reception.
- Extras can be paid for in Tsh. or US
dollars but there is no bureau de change. Travellers cheques and credit cards
are unfortunately not accepted.
- Check-out is 12.00 noon, but if there are
not new arrivals in the afternoon the tent may be kept by arrangement until
departure.
Children:
Rufiji River Camp welcomes children but they
must be sleeping in a tent with adults.
We expect parents and guardians to
act responsibly and make sure that children are not left unattended at any
time. We also would like to request that parents educate their children on the
subject that the camp is within a reserve for the animals and that neither they
nor residents or fellow guests must be disturbed by unnecessary noise.
How to reach the camp:
By road:
Distance from Dar es
Salaam: 250 km, via Kibiti
Driving time: 6-8 hours in dry
season
By plane:
Scheduled flights every
day from Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
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