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
