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About this place
Sand Rivers sits on a bend of the Rufiji in Nyerere National Park, built so close to the water that it seems moored to the bank, with one whole side of the lodge open to the river. Nomad pioneered walking safaris in what was then the Selous Game Reserve, and the camp still runs on that footing: game drives, boat trips upstream through hippo water, walking with a guide, and fly camping out under mosquito net tents for those who want a night away from the lodge.
There are eight rooms in two settings. Five sit at river level, four standard Riverside Rooms and one family room, each with a private verandah and an ensuite bathroom. Three Hillside Suites stand above the camp with their own lounge and plunge pool, one of them a family suite. Rooms have proper showers with hot water on demand, flush loos, mosquito nets and a choice of double or twin, and an extra bed can be added for children aged eight to sixteen.
The camp keeps a swimming pool, a shop and a massage service, and laundry is included. Communal dining is the norm, with private dining when the weather allows, a choice dinner menu, and special diets and severe allergies catered for with notice. The area is quiet, with few other camps, which is much of the point.
Rates are quoted per person per night sharing on the Nomad Game Package, which includes a private guide and vehicle for game drives, all meals, house drinks and camp activities on a shared basis.
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Where you'll sleep
Choose a room type. We confirm availability with Nomad Tanzania once you send your dates.
Double plus extra beds · 5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
The family suite on the hillside, available from July 2026, with its own lounge and plunge pool, sleeping up to four adults and five guests in total. Billed on a minimum of two full paying adults and two full paying children even when only one child is travelling, so the indicative price shown reflects that minimum. Carries the USD 125 per person Hillside supplement, already included. Priced per adult per night sharing on the Nomad Game Package. Minimum 2 nights.
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Double plus extra beds · 5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
The family room at river level, sleeping up to four adults and five guests in total, with a private verandah and ensuite bathrooms. Family rooms are billed on a minimum of two full paying adults and two full paying children even when only one child is travelling, so the indicative price shown reflects that minimum. A third child bed can be added at the child rate. Priced per adult per night sharing on the Nomad Game Package. Minimum 2 nights.
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Double or twin · 3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
One of four rooms at river level, with a private verandah facing the Rufiji and an ensuite bathroom with a proper inside shower and hot water on demand. Double or twin, mosquito nets, flush loo and a guest safe. An extra bed can be added for a child aged 8 to 16. Priced per adult per night sharing on the Nomad Game Package, including a private guide and vehicle for game drives, all meals, house drinks, shared camp activities and laundry. Minimum 2 nights.
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Double or twin · 2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
One of two suites set above the camp, each with its own lounge and plunge pool looking out over the valley, a private verandah and an ensuite bathroom. Double or twin, mosquito nets and hot water on demand. Priced per adult per night sharing on the Nomad Game Package. Minimum 2 nights.
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Important information
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sand Rivers Selous located?
Sand Rivers Selous is in Coast. The map on this page shows the area.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sand Rivers Selous?
Check-in is from 13:00 and check-out is by 10:00. Contact the camp directly if you need to arrange early check-in or late check-out.
How many guests can Sand Rivers Selous accommodate?
Hillside Family Suite sleeps 5, Riverside Family Room sleeps 5, Riverside Room (4 of them) sleeps 3 each and Hillside Suite (2 of them) sleeps 2 each.
How do I book Sand Rivers Selous?
Pick dates on this Spekboom page and request availability. We confirm with Nomad Tanzania, they assign the unit, then you pay on Spekboom.
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