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LABA Siwandu

Laba Laba Siwandu, formerly Selous Safari Camp, is a luxury tented camp located on the banks of Lake Nzerakera in the most prolific game viewing area of the Nyerere Game Reserve in Southern Tanzania.

Nyerere Nationa Park, Tanzania

Highlights

The first camp in the Selous to reach FGASA guiding level 1 qualification, recognising their high standards of safari guiding
Beautiful tented rooms
Fantastic variety of activities available
Fabulous views over Lake Nzelekela

Broadly spaced along the shore of Lake Nzerakera, with the BehoBeho mountains in the distance, LABA Siwandu's spacious and stylish safari tents ensure maximum privacy. Soak up the sights and sounds of the African bush, observing animals as they saunter past. Explore the breathtaking landscape by foot on a morning game walk, by 4WD vehicles with an expert driver guide and on the water with boat cruises on both the river and on the lake. Boasting UNESCO World Heritage Site status Nyerere National Park (former Selous Game Reserve) is home to diverse wildlife, with more than half of Tanzania's elephant population, over 40,000 hippos, the largest population of lion on the continent and well known for the wild dog sightings.

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Top tip:

Sit around the camp fire in the evening with a drink and delicious canapes.

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Location

Nyerere Nationa Park, Tanzania

Siwandu, previously known as Selous Safari Camp lies amongst trees on the banks of Lake Nzerakera, only 200 km west of Dar es Salaam in the mighty Selous Game Reserve, Southern Tanzania.

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Top Things to Do Nearby

Sunsets over the Rufiji

Sunsets on the Rufiji River are some of the most spectacular we have ever witnessed!

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