Where to Stay
Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
Selous and Ruaha
Southern Tanzania features two contrasting landscapes, one a Game Reserve and the other a National Park. The Selous Game Reserve is vast and home to the mighty Rufiji River, drawing wildlife from a vast area especially in the drier months.
Ruaha National Park is well off the beaten track, at a higher altitude and with a sense of remoteness hard to find in many mainstream safari areas. Both have excellent wildlife viewing.
Wildlife of Selous and Ruaha
A combination of these two areas gives a very real chance of seeing wild dogs, incredible birdlife and big cats. Diversity of wildlife and activities are the buzz-words here – days on safari in boats on the Rufiji, walking with guides and experiencing a very interactive and authentic safari. Both areas are home to the big cats plus large plains game, Ruaha is one of the few places where you can spend a day without seeing other vehicles.
- Walk with armed rangers and track the big game
- Enjoy sundowners after a boat trip along the Rufiji
- Stay at simple authentic bush camps or top-end lodges
- Explore with some of the most knowledgeable guides in East Africa
- Experience contrasts – the rugged beauty of Ruaha and the delta-like lushness of the Selous
Experiences
What do you really love doing? We curate your itinerary especially for you.
Tanzania
Usangu Expedition Camp
A seasonal camp that only operates between June and November, Usangu offers exclusivity for anybody wanting a genuine wilderness experience. The camp has just four tents and each one comes with its own guide and vehicle,…
Tanzania
Ikuka Safari Camp
Ikuka Safari Camp is an intimate camp located on an escarpment with panoramic views of Ruaha National Park. The remoteness of this wilderness area offers an authentic and unspoilt safari experience. On game drives in the…
Tanzania
Kwihala Camp
Set in the heart of Ruaha National Park, Kwihala Camp is a combination of raw African safari and luxury, designed for those who would like to be that little bit closer to the wildlife and the…
Tanzania
Sand Rivers Selous
Sand Rivers is a permanent lodge in the Selous, a 40 minute light aircraft flight from Dar es Salaam. The lodge has eight double cottages built in rustic style, each with en suite bathroom and a…
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Illona Cross
Before joining Steppes Travel over 25 years ago, I spent a decade working as a ranger, guide and lodge manager across Southern and East Africa. It’s also deeply personal place for me: I got married in Africa, honeymooned in Africa and still return every year with my family – proof that my love for the continent runs far deeper than just professional experience.
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Chris Johnston
Chris is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.
Almost three decades ago, I set off for a three-month trip to Africa – and ended up staying for two years. Since then, I’ve led groups through Rwanda, Uganda and Malawi, and have been named a Specialist for Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda by Condé Nast Traveller. This depth of knowledge and on-the-ground experience is something I bring to each tailor-made itinerary I create.
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Tanzania
Exclusivity in Northern Tanzania’s Private Reserves
Escape the crowds and experience the best that Tanzania has to offer. Explore a pair of private reserves – each one packed with wildlife – on an exclusive safari through the Serengeti, before unwinding at the post-safari paradise of Chem Chem.
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Tanzania
Northern Tanzania including The Great Migration
Journey through northern Tanzania’s safari landscape, staying at a succession of beautiful tented camps. Combine the baobab-dotted valleys of Tarangire with the volcanic vistas of Ngorongoro and the endless plains of the Serengeti.
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Tanzania
Wild West: Katavi and Mahale
This unusual safari combines two of Tanzania’s remotest and least visited parks. Spot lions and buffalos on the floodplains of Katavi, before encountering chimpanzees on the forested slopes of the Mahale Mountains, within sight of Lake Tanganyika.
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Tanzania
Southern Tanzania and the Swahili Coast
Discover southern Tanzania – a land of winding rivers, palm-dotted savannah and hidden beaches. Explore the vast reserves of Ruaha and Selous – packed with wilderness and wildlife – before decompressing on a secluded stretch of the Swahili Coast.
Idea
Tanzania
Exclusivity in Northern Tanzania’s Private Reserves
Escape the crowds and experience the best that Tanzania has to offer. Explore a pair of private reserves – each one packed with wildlife – on an exclusive safari through the Serengeti, before unwinding at the post-safari paradise of Chem…
Idea
Tanzania
Northern Tanzania including The Great Migration
Journey through northern Tanzania’s safari landscape, staying at a succession of beautiful tented camps. Combine the baobab-dotted valleys of Tarangire with the volcanic vistas of Ngorongoro and the endless plains of the Serengeti.
Idea
Tanzania
Wild West: Katavi and Mahale
This unusual safari combines two of Tanzania’s remotest and least visited parks. Spot lions and buffalos on the floodplains of Katavi, before encountering chimpanzees on the forested slopes of the Mahale Mountains, within sight of Lake Tanganyika.
Idea
Tanzania
Southern Tanzania and the Swahili Coast
Discover southern Tanzania – a land of winding rivers, palm-dotted savannah and hidden beaches. Explore the vast reserves of Ruaha and Selous – packed with wilderness and wildlife – before decompressing on a secluded stretch of the Swahili Coast.
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