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Sand Rivers

Safari Lodges

Tanzania at its Wildest

Go big, go wild—dive into uncharted wildernesswith abundant wildlife in one of Africa’slargest and most remote parks.

Why it's unique

Where wild meets luxury along the Rufiji River. Sand Rivers is your front-row seat to Tanzania’s untamed beauty, where hippos lounge, elephants roam, and adventure calls.

Dive into the heart of the African wilderness at Sand Rivers, where adventure meets pure tranquility. Stay in open-fronted stone and thatch suites that let the sights and sounds of the wild flow right in. Set out on boat safaris, glide past sunbathing crocs, and watch birds soar above. Roam the landscape on foot with expert guides or take a classic game drive to catch lions and leopards in action. Nyerere National Park is one of Africa’s best-kept secrets, and here, every day is a new chapter in your wildest safari dreams.

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The stay

Sand Rivers at a glance.

Type: Safari Lodge
Ideal For: Family · Couples
Experience: Wildlife Viewing
Geography: Savanna
Collection: Classic Safaris · Family Trips
When To Go: Year-round

Where it is

Nyerere National Park, Tanzania

Sand Rivers

Nyerere National Park, Tanzania

Nyerere National Park, formerly part of Selous, is a vast, untamed wilderness in southern Tanzania, known for its diverse landscapes from riverine forests to expansive plains.

How To Get There

Reachable by a short flight from Dar es Salaam or a 5-6 hour drive, offering stunning views of rural Tanzania along the way.

Flora & Fauna

Home to elephants, hippos, and African wild dogs, the park’s varied ecosystems host dense woodlands, lush wetlands, and sweeping savannahs.

Cultural Impact

Renamed to honor Julius Nyerere, Tanzania’s first president, the park reflects national pride and a deep connection to conservation and heritage.

In the magazine

Tanzania Stories

StorySand Rivers, a Camp for Safari ConnoisseursIn a remote corner of Nyerere, four times the size of the Serengeti, Sand Rivers is pure wilderness — and Hamza Mmole is its heart.Read the story

StorySingita Without WallsSingita Explore is a camp of your own, with private guides and a chef who cooks over fire. Set in 350,000 acres of Serengeti-adjacent Grumeti Reserve savanna, Explore maintains Singita’s luxe standards while creating the most astounding tented outpost in the vast savannas of the Serengeti.Read the story

StoryThe Wildest Nights on EarthGo wild. Spend a night out in the bush or simply under the stars, where you become part of the cosmic scene, not just a spectator.Read the story

StoryAfrica’s Wildest Reaches: Where Safari Still Feels Like ExplorationFrom the shipwreck-scattered Skeleton Coast to the flooded channels of the Okavango Delta to the river valleys of Zambia — these are the wilds of Africa that haven't been smoothed over.Read the story

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