Roha ya selous is a small luxury accommodation found in the heart of Nyerere national park (former Selous game reserve)on a small peninsular overlooking lake Nzerakera Tanzania region. Roho is a Swahili word meaning heart therefore the camp sits in the heart of the park overlooking the Great River Rufiji. The camp is owned and operated by Asilia Africa that run the best and luxury accommodations across Tanzania. It is a mobile camp that open from Mid- june to March and the closest airstrip is beho beho taking 90 minutes’ drive to the camp, From December to March, Mtemere is perfect about 90 minutes’ drive to the camp. . The camp is 45 minutes flight from Dar-el salaam and approximately 5-6 hours’ drive from Dar-el-salam , it takes a full day drive from Arusha city, it is perfect for flights when one is from arusha taking approximately 2-3 hours flight /an hour flight from Dar-el salaam to the close airstrip then few minutes to drive to the camp.
Roho ya selous camp consists of 8 spacious and comfortable canvas tents overlooking the great views of the river and the lake that reflects traditional building style. Tents are well decorated, elevated on a raised platform and furnished with en-suite facilities of Clean flushing toilet, bathroom with hot and cold running showers, solar energy available, beds wrapped with mosquito nets, slippers, free toiletries, white duvets, towels and bathrobes, complementary bottled water to mention but a few .Tents have terraces and large sitting area you relax while overlooking the spectacular view over the river and the surrounding areas. Tents are equipped with excellent clean and washed beddings with comfortable queen and king sized wooden beds. Tents vary in different sizes with single beds for individuals, double bed/ twins for sharing and family tent for group. The camp has cracking fireplaces where guests can relax and share stories and experience of the safari not only that it also provides warmth to the guests during cold days.
Roho Ya selous camp offers different services and facilities which include.;
A dining area that serve different meals both continental and local cuisine that meets guest’s appetite. They serve buffet breakfast, picnic lunch and diners served by Friendly, welcoming and organized staff with skilled chef. You can have meals in any place of your choice either in the bush or at the lodge overlooking the beautiful views of the park and river. They serve bush dinners overlooking the stars in the sky and morning breakfast enjoying the morning sunrises.
A well- stocked bar with a variety of drinks both local and international, you sip any drink of your choice overlooking the spectacular views over the selous , wildlife roaming around the camp and surrounding areas,
A BLUE water swimming pool that cools off the hot afternoon especially after game drive, you relax in water while overlooking the surrounding landscape
Services include; Lodge offers a complimentary laundry and house -keeping services, Airport transfers and pickups since the camp is close to the airstrips, ample parking space offered.
Wifi internet hotspot available at the lodge that enables guests to keep in contact with their families and friends.
Activities to do while at the lodge; game drive that will give you a chance to see wide range of Animals especially hippos that roam around the river, nature walks in the park, birding /bird watching ,walking night safaris.
Selous game reserve is africa’s largest and oldest game reserve situated in the protected areas in South Eastern Part of Tanzania Region along the safari circuit. The park was designed by the UNESCO world heritage site in 1982 due to its wildlife diversity and nature. It is well known as Nyerere national park covering a total area of 50,000 km squared perfect for travellers exclusive and wildlife safari experience and best destination for bird watching. The best time to visit seleous game reserve is during the dry season from June to October when game clusters around the waterhole.
The park harbors largest concentration of elephants of 110,000 , 40,000 Hippos , 25,000 Impalas, 35,000 zebras, 4,000 lions over 150,000 buffaloes and other wildlife species that includes; cheetahs, Giraffes, hunting dogs, black rhinos and many more and over 440 species of birds like; lagoons, sandbanks , grey breasted spur fowl, Kori bustard, secretary birds and many more which enables more tourists to visit the park and stay for along time. its 83$ to enter the park. There are more activities to do while in the park and at the lodge which include; Game drive in the park which enables you to spot different animals, nature walks in the park, Camping , walking safaris, Boat safaris along River Rufij where you will spot wide range of Hippos, crocodiles etc, cultural visits in the molka villages, Bird watching/ birding since the park has a lot of bird species , traditional dances, see wild beast migration, etc. The park has different accommodations that suits each traveller which include; Budget /cheap, mid- range / moderate and luxury accommodations perfect for travellers visiting Selous game reserve.
