Roho Ya Selous

Location: Roho ya Selous sits in the heart of Nyerere National Park, a vast and little-visited wilderness in southern Tanzania. Perched on a gentle rise above Lake Nzerakera, the camp offers front-row views of the water and the wildlife that flocks to its shores. It's a remote, soul-stirring setting, where open plains, winding waterways and palm-fringed forest stretch as far as the eye can see. You can fly in directly to nearby Siwandu airstrip, which makes it surprisingly accessible despite its off-the-beaten-track appeal. What we love about this region is how quiet it feels - you'll often go hours on game drives without seeing another vehicle.

Rooms: There are just eight tents at Roho ya Selous, each tucked beneath shady trees to keep things cool and private. The design strikes a smart balance between comfort and immersion - canvas walls and mesh sides let in the breeze and the sounds of the bush, while inside you'll find big beds, stylish furnishings and indoor-outdoor bathrooms with proper flush loos and hot showers. Every tent has a clever evening cooling system, and one is designed specifically for families with two bedrooms and a shared lounge. It all feels refreshingly unpretentious - spacious, well thought out, and in tune with its surroundings.

Amenities: The main mess area is open-sided and relaxed, with a lounge, bar, and dining space that all make the most of those lake views. There's a small pool for cooling off in the heat of the day, and a firepit where you can gather in the evenings with a G&T in hand. Service is warm and personal, with a focus on flexibility - meals are tailored to your schedule and preferences, whether you want a picnic breakfast in the bush or dinner under the stars back at camp. Wi-Fi is available in the main area, but it's deliberately limited to encourage switching off.

Activities: Roho ya Selous offers an unusually wide range of safari activities thanks to its location in a park where walking, boating, and fishing are all allowed alongside traditional game drives. Mornings might begin with a sunrise boat safari, drifting past hippos and crocs as birds skim the water. Later, you could heat out in a 4x4 for lion and leopard tracking, or explore on foot with an expert guide. It's one of the few places in Tanzania where you can enjoy such variety in a single stay, and that makes it especially rewarding for return travellers or those keen to go beyond the usual.

Sustainability: The camp is run by the team at Asilia Africa, who have a strong track record in responsible tourism. Roho ya Selous is solar-powered, with backup generators only used when essential, and the tents are designed to have minimal impact on the landscape - built on raised platforms with removable structures. Waste is sorted, composted, and recycled where possible, and single-use plastics are actively avoided. But sustainability here goes beyond the camp's footprint. Asilia supports conservation and community projects across the region, and employs and trains local staff wherever possible - making your stay part of the broader effort to protect this extraordinary corner of Tanzania.