Everything in our camps is locally sourced and hand made in East Africa. We think it gives our camps that extra bit of rugged flare that's uniquely Nomad.
The beautiful mess area at Lamai Serengeti, with endless views over the Serengeti plains.
Breakfast with endless Serengeti views from Lamai Serengeti.
The main bar at Lamai Serengeti, full of locally sourced and inspired interiors and the coolest place to hang out in the Serengeti.
The family room at lamai serengeti has an adjoining children's room and shared bathroom.
All the interiors at Lamai Serengeti have been designed and hand made in East Africa by talented local artisans.
A curious lion cub surveying the plains in the Serengeti National Park.
Locally sourced, fresh, tasty, home cooking at Lamai Serengeti. It is a marvel what our superb camp chefs can rustle up in the middle of nowhere.
Cheetah making the most of a higher vantage point near Lamai Serengeti.
Every design detail at Lamai Serengeti has been carefully planned to make the most of the location.
Breakfast as the sun rises over the Serengeti from Lamai Serengeti.
Almost completely open fronted rooms at Lamai Serengeti make the most of our epic location.
Dining with endless views over the Serengeti at Lamai Serengeti.
Sundowners on the kopje top at Lamai Serengeti.
Dinner under the stars at Lamai Serengeti.
A leopard in the Kogatende area around Lamai Serengeti.
Lion cub in the Northern Serengeti.
Wildebeest thunder across the Mara River, dodging the jaws of giant crocodiles in their continual search for greener pastures. Credit - Trevor Holden.
There is nothing quite as dramatic as a Serengeti sunset.
Iconic scenes with iconic giants and endless horizons in the Serengeti National Park.
Local paintings from Tanzania decorate the walls at Lamai.
Master beadwork by local Maasai.
One of the greatest wildlife spectacles on the planet - the Great Migration.
The Mara River in the Northern Serengeti.
A cheetah keeping a close eye on the wildebeest herds in the Serengeti National Park.
Endless views for miles and miles from our iconic Lamai Serengeti.
All of our interiors at Lamai Serengeti have been designed and created by hand in East Africa.
The wildebeest migration in the Serengeti National Park.
The rooms at Lamai Serengeti are designed to blend and complement our unique location on the Kogakuria Kopje.
Endless views from the Kogakuria Kopje - home to Lamai Serengeti and Mkombe
A klipspringer in the Northern Serengeti.
A young male lion in the Serengeti National Park.
Wildebeest thundering across the Mara River.
The beautiful private lounge area at Lamai Private.
The Mara River in the Northern Serengeti.
Breakfast at Lamai Private. Your own exclusive corner of Northern Serengeti.
Elephant in the Serengeti National Park.
Game drives in the Serengeti National Park.
Dining with endless views over the Serengeti at Lamai Serengeti.
The area surrounding Lamai Serengeti is home to incredible resident big game year round.
Three cheetah brothers scanning the plains in the Serengeti National Park.
The family accommodation at Lamai Serengeti is made up of two bedrooms joined by a shared bathroom. The adults room is open-fronted whilst the children
Dinner under the stars at Lamai Serengeti.
A cheetah stalks a herd of wildebeest in the Serengeti.
Buffalo on the Serengeti plains.
The swimming pool boasts amazing views over the Serengeti.
The main mess at Lamai Serengeti, decked out in all things unique and beautifully made by local artisans.
Dining al fresco at Lamai Serengeti.
Lots of light and everything you need in your en-suite bathroom.
There are four open fronted rooms at Lamai Private, all with beautiful views over the Serengeti.
An exclusive retreat for groups of friends and large families at Lamai Private.
The private swimming pool at Lamai Private, tucked away within endless Serengeti vistas.
The main mess are at Lamai Private, thoughtfully designed with small groups of friends and family in mind.
Lamai Private is tucked away along the edge of the plains at the base of the Kogakuria Kopje.
Lamai Private has it's own private crew of wonderful staff, determined to make you feel right at home in the heart of the Serengeti.
Breakfast at Lamai Private.
The view from Lamai Private stretches out across the Serengeti plains.
Each of the rooms at Lamai Private have endless views over the Serengeti.
Light, airy en-suite bathrooms at Lamai Private still make the most of the incredible views over the Serengeti plains.
Our interiors at Lamai Private are all locally sourced, organic and all handmade.
Dawn over the Serengeti from our exclusive little Lamai Private.
Your own private camp for you to do as you please. Lamai Private offers unbeatable Serengeti privacy for groups of friends and families.
A zebra glowing in the morning light in the Serengeti National Park.
A quiet corner to contemplate the Serengeti at Lamai Private.
Iconic scenes with iconic giants and endless horizons in the Serengeti National Park.
There is nothing quite as dramatic as a Serengeti sunset.
Poolside sunset from your private Serengeti home at Mkombe's House Lamai.
Spend a night under the stars on your private veranda, in your private house at Mkombe's House Lamai.
A night out under the stars in our starbed at Mkombe's House Lamai.
Mkombe's House by night, just as magical as it is by day.
Dining room at Mkombe's House Lamai.
Open fronted bedrooms with endless views over the Northern Serengeti from Mkombe
Iconic scenes with iconic giants and endless horizons in the Serengeti National Park.
Sundowners enjoyed on the decks of Mkombe's House Lamai.
Elephants greeting in the Serengeti National Park.
Elephant in the northern Serengeti.
Freedom to just be in Mkombe's House Lamai.
The Serengeti as your playground, under the watchful eye of our expert Mkombe's House guides.
Cheetah making the most of a higher vantage point near Lamai Serengeti.
Two enclosed bedrooms at Mkombe's House Lamai are designed especially for little people.
Discovering all the little beasties on safari at Mkombe's House Lamai.
Early morning hot chocolate before a day of discovery at Mkombe's House Lamai.
On safari with the whole family at Mkombe's House Lamai.
Home-from-home for the whole family at Mkombe's House Lamai.
Unique, locally designed and created with love. Mkombe's House Lamai.
A night out under the stars in our starbed at Mkombe's House Lamai.
Wildebeest thunder across the Mara River, dodging the jaws of giant crocodiles in their continual search for greener pastures. Credit - Trevor Holden.
The Mara River in the Northern Serengeti.
A klipspringer in the Northern Serengeti.
Three cheetah brothers scanning the plains in the Serengeti National Park.
The wildebeest migration in the Serengeti National Park.
A young male lion in the Serengeti National Park.
A cheetah stalks a herd of wildebeest in the Serengeti.
Wildebeest thundering across the Mara River.
A cheetah keeping a close eye on the wildebeest herds in the Serengeti National Park.
Elephant in the Serengeti National Park.
The area surrounding Lamai Serengeti is home to incredible resident big game year round.
There is always something to discover, you don
Game drives in the Serengeti National Park.
One of the greatest wildlife spectacles on the planet - the Great Migration.
Endless views from the Kogakuria Kopje - home to Lamai Serengeti and Mkombe
Whether it be a family holiday or a romantic break, Mkombe
Walks around the kopje reveal all sorts of little treasures. Children over 12 years old can join in on longer safari walks.
The freedom to explore with your little ones at your own pace at Mkombe
The cosy lounge at Mkombe
Dining under the stars at Mkombe
Two open fronted bedrooms make the most of the epic views over the northern Serengeti at Mkombe
Two enclosed bedrooms are ideal for children at Mkombe
Beautiful, stylishly simple and supremely comfortable. Our light of foot mobile Serengeti Safari Camp.
Only six spacious safari tents make up our pioneering little mobile camp, Serengeti Safari Camp.
The family tent at Serengeti Safari Camp, with two full size en suite tents and adjoining living area; perfect for families with children.
Our migration camp, Serengeti Safari Camp. Always hot on the heels of all the action surrounding the wildebeest as it moves through the Serengeti.
Lounge with endless views of the Serengeti plains from our Serengeti Safari Camp.
Our six perfectly formed tents at Serengeti Safari Camp offer everything you need, nothing that you don
Wildbeest in the early morning light close to Serengeti Safari Camp.
Our wonderful team of Serengeti guides know and love this place. They have been guiding here for decades.
The main event - the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti National Park.
Iconic scenes with iconic giants and endless horizons in the Serengeti National Park.
Our truly wonderful team of guides have in excess of 200 years of experience between them.
Sunrise over the Serengeti plains while out and about from Serengeti Safari Camp.
A cheetah family in the Serengeti National Park.
Zebra herds gather in the Serengeti and move with the migrating wildebeest throughout the ecosystem.
We love having families in camp, and our guides truly revel in seeing our wilderness through the eyes of young people.
Dinner in the heart of the Serengeti at Serengeti Safari Camp.
Wildebeest gather on the short grass plains of the southern Serengeti to have their calves between February and March.
A curious lion cub surveying the plains in the Serengeti National Park.
Our indomitable crew at Serengeti Safari Camp are one of a kind, moving our camp four or five times a year shadowing the migration.
The drama of a sunset over the Serengeti.
Fresh, homemade and locally sourced. Delicious dining in the Serengeti from Serengeti Safari Camp.
Three cheetah brothers scanning the plains in the Serengeti National Park.
The wildebeest migration in the Serengeti National Park.
Millions of wildebeest gather on the Southern Serengeti plains.
A cheetah stalks a herd of wildebeest in the Serengeti.
A cheetah keeping a close eye on the wildebeest herds in the Serengeti National Park.
A young male lion in the Serengeti National Park.
Visitors in camp at Serengeti Safari Camp.
Wildebeest thundering across the Mara River.
The central mess and fire place at Serengeti Safari Camp.
Game drives in the Serengeti National Park.
One of the greatest wildlife spectacles on the planet - the Great Migration.
Game drives in the Serengeti.
Bucket showers and an eco-flush loo provide all your creature comforts but allow us to keep our footprint light at Serengeti Safari Camp.
Space to be with the family, right on the iconic Ngorongoro Crater rim at Entamanu Ngorongoro.
The sun rising over the Ngorongoro Crater from Entamanu Ngorongoro.
All our interiors at Entamanu Ngorongoro are locally sourced and inspired by the colourful and fascinating Maasai culture.
Perched on the wild side of the Ngorongoro Crater this is an elemental place, where we experience the Crater as it would have been many years ago.
Under a blanket of stars, on the edge of a volcanic crater. A little bit like heaven, we think. Entamanu Ngorongoro.
The views across the Crater and endless highlands from Entamanu Ngorongoro are pretty awesome.
Elephants in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Meet the Maasai from Entamanu Ngorongoro.
Sundowners overlooking the Southern Serengeti plains after a beautiful walk from Entamanu Ngorongoro.
Epic views and endless highland vistas from Entamanu Ngorongoro.
The Crater floor is home to epic big game viewing year round.
Meet and interact with the Maasai at Entamanu Ngorongoro.
The area surrounding Entamanu Ngorongoro affords us an extraordinary sense of freedom.
Sun rise over the Ngorongoro Crater as we descend from our home on the rim, Entamanu Ngorongoro.
Walking around Entamanu Ngorongoro is always rewarding, not least thanks to the population of giraffe that call this part of the Crater rim home.
Epic views over the Ngorongoro Crater from your room at Entamanu Ngorongoro.
A cosy refuge from the elements; our central lounge at Entamanu Ngorongoro.
Entamanu Ngorongoro has an enviable position on the rim of the Ngorongroro Crater, which we share with some pretty spectacular neighbours.
A relaxed lioness in the Ngorongoro Crater.
The Wishing Tree at Entamanu Ngorongoro sits in front of camp and has been visited and adorned by Maasai offerings for decades.
The Ngorongoro Crater sits in real Maasai country and an encounter with the Maasai warriors is unforgettable.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a real sight to behold as you reach the rim on the way to our camp, Entamanu.
Walking along the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater with a Nomad guide and a local Maasai.
Absolutely everything at Entamanu has been sourced locally and inspired by local Tanzanian artists and artisans.
The infamous dance and super human high jump of the Maasai warriors at Entamanu Ngorongoro.
Giraffe are not found on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, which is why we love being able to see them in large numbers from camp.
On the edge of the world with your family at Entamanu Ngorongoro.
We have exclusive access to a neighbouring Maasai boma at Entamanu Ngorongoro. Integral to any cultural interactions we offer at our camps is that they are genuine and not marred by the presence of tourists.
Meeting the Maasai while at Entamanu Ngorongoro is an enriching, fascinating and genuine experience.
Entamanu Ngorongoro is surrounded by the ancient ebb and flow of Maasai pastoralist life.
Walking through the ancient Acacia Lahai trees surrounding Entamanu Ngorongoro.
We have two family tents at Entamanu Ngorongoro which have two full size bedrooms and an adjoining shared bathroom.
Views over the Ngorongoro Crater and surrounding highlands from Entamanu Ngorongoro.
Walking along the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Interacting with the Maasai is a fascinating experience.
Beautifully designed en-suite bathrooms at Entamanu Ngorongoro.
There is an extraordinary array of wildlife on the Crater floor.
Large cottage-style rooms raised on wooden platforms are your home at Entamanu Ngorongoro.
As is our habit we have sourced local for our newest camp Entamanu Ngorongoro. The entire camp is made up with interiors made by talented local Tanzanian artisans.
The Ngorongoro Crater is one the most iconic wildlife destinations in Africa.
A quiet moment at Entamanu Private.
Everything in our camps is locally sourced and created. Entamanu Private.
The dining room at Entamanu Private.
Elephants in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Discover Maasai traditions and culture beneath the canopy of Acacia Lahai trees at Entamanu Private.
Discoveries beneath a grove of otherworldly acacia lahai trees at Entamanu Private.
Moments filled with wonder for your small folk at Entamanu Private.
Family moments in our two bedroom family units at Entamanu Private.
Family moments, together at Entamanu Private.
Quiet moments at Entamanu Private.
Crater views from Ngorongoro's private hideaway on the remote north western rim. Entamanu Private.
Crater views from Ngorongoro's private hideaway on the remote north western rim. Entamanu Private.
Glass, wood, stretched-canvas. All entirely removable.
Glass, wood, stretched-canvas. All entirely removable.
Cosy corners and ample space to enjoy your own private Crater rim experience.
From behind your room, views sweep out across the Serengeti horizon. And from the front? The iconic Ngorongoro Crater.
Locally designed, thoughtfully put together. Your home away from home on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Locally designed, thoughtfully put together. Your home away from home on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Quiet moments at Entamanu Private.
Glass, wood, stretched-canvas. All entirely removable.
Crater views from Ngorongoro's private hideaway on the remote north western rim. Entamanu Private.
Family moments in our two bedroom family units at Entamanu Private.
Lit by lanterns and solar lighting our Kuro Tarangire glows gently right in the heart of this phenomenal National Park.
Views out over the wilds of Tarangire National Park, what more could you wish for?
The family tent at Kuro Tarangire, two full size en-suite bedrooms joined by a living area.
The dining room at Kuro Tarangire.
Large airy rooms at Kuro Tarangire, covered in thatch to keep you cool and with views out over the wilds of Tarangire.
Letting the outside in at Kuro Tarangire.
Welcome to vast expanses of elephant country.
Tarangire is home to an astonishing amount of big game, which concentrates around the Silale Swamp in the dry season.
Baobabs, this lands standing stones.
Bidding the sun farewell in Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire National Park is a real gem in the northern Tanzania safari circuit. Beautiful scenery, giant baobabs and impressive herds of elephant make it a real highlight.
A young lion in Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire National Park is known for its impressive population of elephants, and boasts the second highest concentration of mammals after the Serengeti National Park.
Night drives from Kuro Tarangire.
Traditional safari bucket showers inside, and outside at Kuro Tarangire.
The family tent at Kuro Tarangire, two full size en-suite bedrooms joined by a living area.
The sun slatted mess area at Kuro Tarangire draws inspiration from our surroundings.
Spacious, light and airy. Our rooms at Kuro Tarangire do not detract from the magic of where you are.
Heaps of space for all of your safari wears at Kuro Tarangire.
Elephants gather in their hundreds in Tarangire throughout the drier months when the Tarangire River is the only source of water for miles.
A young lion cub and lioness in Tarangire National Park.
We love the freedom of Tarangire and often venture out on foot with our highly trained walking guides to touch and feel Africa, up close.
Kuro Tarangire is a comfortable oasis that blends perfectly with our wild surroundings.
Heading out after dark from Kuro Tarangire often unveils a world of nocturnal neighbours that are hard to spot in the daylight.
Tarangire has the highest number of breeding pairs of birds in Africa, it is a true birders paradise.
Life continues around us at Kuro Tarangire and often you don't even need to leave camp to see our giant neighbours.
Tarangire is a real gem in the northern Tanzania safari circuit, a scenically beautiful park, famous for its large herds of elephants.
Night game drives in Tarangire National Park reveal many a shy nocturnal neighbour.
The Silale swamp area of Tarangire National Park is a hub of wildlife activity.
Large, airy, spacious and classic. Our six tents at Chada Katavi lie deep in the heart of Katavi National Park.
Visitors of all shapes and sizes join us in camp at Chada Katavi.
The location of our classic expeditionary camp in Katavi hasn't changed in 20 years.
The heart of the camp at Chada Katavi, raised decks nestle under the tamarind trees overlooking the vast Chada plains.
Breakfast with a view over the Chada plain and Chada Katavi; what more could you want?
Crocodiles aestivate in deep caves dug in the river banks in Katavi National Park.
Dinner under the stars deep in wildest Africa at Chada Katavi.
An epic moment captured right in front of camp at Chada Katavi.
Katavi has a special kind of magic that means that we live alongside wildlife as we weren't even there.
Dining al fresco in Katavi National Park. With so much space, why not?
Hippos throng to the available water during as the dry season progresses
Photo: Henrik Egede-Larsen
The big boys of the bush.
That heart-stopping feeling of being on foot with wildlife, on their turf.
At home in the wilderness.
Set out on foot in the late afternoon, pausing to watch life happening around you.
Rest and Relaxation in the Canopy - just you and nature
The white sand beach, backed by the Mahale Mountains. There really is no where in the world like Greystoke Mahale.
Beneath a blanket of stars, our epic Greystoke Mahale.
Six bandas, open to views of Lake Tanganyika, built of reclaimed dhow wood.
Hiking through the Mahale Mountains National Park, a park with absolutely no road access.
We delight in the small wonders in Mahale, a thriving forest of life of all shapes and sizes.
A spot to relax and watch the day draw to a close from the beach at Greystoke Mahale.
Sundowners on the top deck of our main mess area at Greystoke Mahale.
Time spent with the chimps is something pretty indescribable.
Young Figaro, an orphan who spends his days learning the ropes and vines of Mahale from his mentor Bonobo.
There really is no where in the world like Mahale.
Our camp is built from reclaimed dhow wood, collected from local villages on the lakeshore.
Our chimpanzee experts must be some of the most experienced primatology guides on the continent.
Lake Tanganyika is a vital recourse to the people living along its banks.
Fun in the Katumbi village near Greystoke Mahale which is supported by our Nomad Trust.
Chimping around at Greystoke Mahale.
Ancient forests on the banks at Lake Tanganyika in the Mahale Mountains.
Afternoons on the dhow cruising the shoreline for glimpses of gimnogenes, fish eagles, hippos and colobus monkeys.
A fully grown chimp, when he brushes past your leg, is quite an impressive creature. Photo: Henrik Egede-Larsen
Hidden high in the forest are forest pools - secret places where you can strip off and cool down.
On a clear evening, you can see all the way to the distant mountains of the Congo.
Mt Nkungwe is the highest peak in the Mahale Range, and a place of spiritual significance for the Tongwe people.
Coming face to face with your closest relatives.
Lake Tanganyika is perpetually warmed by natural springs feeding its depths.
The Mahale Mountains forest is home to chimpanzees of course, but also a plethora of other primate and wild life.
Gathering around the big table to share delicious food and good stories.
Cruising the shoreline of Lake Tanganyika in a traditional wooden dhow.
Getting to know the individual characters, dynamics and politics of the chimpanzees with the most experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Making acquaintances with your closest relatives is always a little unnerving.
A young member of the M community of chimpanzees in the Mahale Mountains.
Swimming in forest pools in the Mahale Mountains.
Swimming in forest pools in the Mahale Mountains.
Lake Tanganyika is a uniform temperature from top to bottom; it is warmed by geothermal sources in its depths.
Our team at Greystoke Mahale, the warmest welcome on the edge of the world.
The gin clear water of Lake Tanganyika. A tonic.
Up-close and personal with wild chimpanzees. Picture: Henrik Egede-Larsen
Siesta time in the upstairs chillout deck.
Evening drinks at the Big Bird Bar is an event.
Hot showers with views of the forest.
Fresh ingredients, prepared with love.
Understated, informality; kick off your shoes and your inhibitions.
Siesta time on the upstairs chillout deck.
The exhilaration of taking the plunge into the deepest lake in the world. Bring
Designed with discretion in mind, tucked into the forest-line.
Chimpanzee society is fascinating. The Greystoke guides bring it all to life - who
A visit to the children of Katumbi Primary School, supported by the Nomad Trust.
Open-fronted bandas made from dhow wood salvaged from boats that used to ply this shoreline.
Freshly made, wholesome meals, shared around the communal dhow-wood table in the iconic Greystoke Mess.
Preparing fresh goodies for the Greystoke table.
The headland bar, named after our friend the pelican, Big Bird. A place to let the peace of the day
Dhow wood, weathered by the bare feet of fishermen and the water of the lake, finds a second life in the rooms of Greystoke Mahale.
Bathrooms that Robinson Crusoe would feel at home in, partly open to the leafy green of the encroaching forest.
Kiba's lounge and dining room is like home, only better
Entirely open-fronted rooms, no interruption to your experience of nature
A night out under the stars in our Selous flycamp. An experience never to be forgotten.
The bathrooms at Kiba Point are bush deluxe - with an indoor and outdoor shower, double sink, loo and hot and cold running water on demand.
The main mess at Kiba Point has a large central swimming pool and plenty of room for all the family to chill out and relax.
Flying over the might Rufiji River in the Selous Game Reserve.
Watching the sunset over the Rufiji River from our Selous Flycamp
Swimming in the Hot Springs in the Selous.
Fresh, simple and entirely open-fronted rooms
A shady spot to have a dip and watch the river go by in between adventures
Activities here are at your own pace, in your own time, with your own private guide
The Rufiji narrows upstream until the walls of Stiegler's Gorge tower overhead.
Each of the four suites at Kiba Point over look the Rufiji River, all with their own private plunge pools.
Heading out by boat in the Selous is a completely new experience and one of our favorite ways to explore.
Drop in for a picnic and a dip in the hot springs while out on a game drive.
Put your feet up. You are on holiday after all.
Three course dinner served on the river bank in our Selous fly camp.
Freedom to set out on foot
Early morning out in the bush
This is big game country.
The greatest luxury Kiba offers is quality time spent with your most special people
When you see wildlife here, you won't be sharing the sighting with other people
Sand bank adventures at Kiba Point Selous.
Bee eaters are among the many beguiling birds we regularly see here.
Observe without being seen. That
Sleeping out under the stars on a sandy river bank.
Hippos in the Rufiji River in the Selous Game Reserve.
The great Rufiji River runs at the doorstep
Just being is an activity in itself
The view of Sand Rivers Selous from the Rufiji River.
Open and airy with views over the river, our light filled lounge at Sand Rivers Selous.
The central lounge at Sand Rivers Selous.
It's easy to see why Richard Bonham chose this spot for Sand Rivers 20 years ago when he had the pick of locations in the Selous Game Reserve.
The mile wide Rufiji River flows past the open-fronted rooms at Sand Rivers Selous.
Views over the Rufiji River from the open fronted Hillside Suites at Sand Rivers Selous.
Flying over the might Rufiji River in the Selous Game Reserve.
Watching the sunset over the Rufiji River from our Selous Flycamp
Swimming in the Hot Springs in the Selous.
Watching life pass by from Sand Rivers Selous. It is a holiday after all.
Being in the bush doesn't mean a lack of comfort. But it does mean you can have a bathroom with a view.
There are three Hillside Suits at Sand Rivers Selous, equipped with their own private plunge pool and heaps of space to enjoy the endless views over the Rujifi River.
Three Hillside Suites at Sand Rivers Selous have their own private plunge pools.
Walking safaris in the Selous.
Each Hillside Suite at Sand Rivers Selous has its own adjoining living area.
Walking safaris in the Selous.
Game drives in the Selous in open 4WD vehicles allow you to explore further afield.
Dining al fresco at Sand Rivers Selous.
Open air bathrooms at Sand Rivers Selous.
Fishing in Steiglers Gorge from Sand Rivers Selous.
The Rufiji narrows upstream until the walls of Stiegler's Gorge tower overhead.
There is a large swimming pool at the main mess area at Sand Rivers Selous, with perfect views over the Rufiji River.
We seldom see another vehicle here. There are good reasons why founder Richard Bonham chose this area.
Bringing the outside in. The lounge of Sand Rivers is a place of cool in the heat of the day.
Heading out by boat in the Selous is a completely new experience and one of our favorite ways to explore.
A night out under the stars in our Selous flycamp. An experience never to be forgotten.
Three course dinner served on the river bank in our Selous fly camp.
Stopping for breakfast on a sand bar while on a boat safari at Sand Rivers Selous.
Freedom to set out on foot
Here we like to get out on foot, treading lightly through the bush to see what might be round the next thicket.
This is big game country.
Boat safaris and a spot of fishing on the Rufiji River in the Selous.
A boat trip up Stieglers Gorge for breakfast from Sand Rivers Selous.
Cool in the heat of the day, open to nature and the river breeze.
Watching life pass by from Sand Rivers Selous. It is a holiday after all.
Bee eaters are among the many beguiling birds we regularly see here.
Freedom. Feet in the white sand, casting a line into the mile-wide Rufiji in the middle of wild Africa.
Few things beat breakfast on a sandbar in the Rufiji after a boat trip up-river to Stiegler
Shed your inhibitions and your closed shoes. This is Africa.
Observe without being seen. That's the trick.
Sleeping out under the stars on a sandy river bank.
Hippos in the Rufiji River in the Selous Game Reserve.
Shaggy thatch, light and airy traditional safari tents with star bed attached. They just don't make them like this anymore.
Each tent has space, a view and often the odd four-legged visitor that wanders by
Kigelia Ruaha has a family tent which is made up two full size en-suite tents all under the same thatch roof and ideal for families or groups of friends traveling together.
Everything you need, nothing that you don't
Kigelia Ruaha has a charm and simplicity which, for us, means that it highlights the surrounding landscape rather than detracts from it.
Frippery-free tents, where the focus is what happens outside. Doesn't mean they lack comfort though.
A herd of curious impala in Ruaha National Park.
A pair of brothers, surveying their wilderness in Ruaha National Park.
Why be indoors when you don't have to be? Photo: Robert Michael Poole
Low-tech just suits this place. We don't want to spoil it with too much paraphernalia.
Kigelia Ruaha overlooks the dry river bed of the Ifuguru River, which often attracts herds of elephants who come to dig for water.
Dining with a backdrop of baobabs at Kigelia Ruaha.
Ruaha is known for very large herds of elephants, sometimes numbering in their hundreds.
Big cats rule in these parts Photo: Robert Michael Poole
Few things are more humbling than a century-old baobab tree.
Lions move in big prides here, and some have adapted to hunting giraffe
Dining with your feet in the sand of a dry riverbed. Why? Because you can.
All creatures great, and small (which are often the most interesting)
The Rufiji River does not always flow, but when it does, it is a magnet for wildlife and a very welcome breakfast spot
Time. Time away from everything. Time with special people.
Elephants gather at the waters edge in Ruaha National Park.
Breakfast never tasted better Photo: Robert Michael Poole
The freedom to roam in entirely open vehicles
Eles are such a feature of Kigelia and the Ruaha experience
Greater kudu are among Ruaha
Giraffe at canopy height Photo: Robert Michael Poole
Birdlife peaks in January to March but year round it is resplendent.
Gol Mountain views across the Serengeti Plains
Wilderness locations all to yourself
Camp fires and safari tales
Light touch tents under a shady spot
Old-school safari and simple pleasures
Watching the sunrise from your tent
Enjoy sleeping under a blanket of stars
A camp crew to look after you
Bucket showers and hot water on demand
African wilderness, all to yourself
Specialist Nomad guides to lead the trip
Views across the Serengeti
Walk in wild areas in the Serengeti
Lazy afternoons overlooking the Serengeti
Views for miles and miles walking the Gol Mountains
