Lukula
Selous Camp
Selous
Game Reserve, Tanzania
(Lukula
Selous is set in deep shade, situated on the banks of
the Luwegu River, deep in a remote Southern Section
of the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania. Lukula Selous
Camp is only accessible by Air Charter into the licensed
Private Airstrip, 5 Minutes drive from Camp. The flight
time from Dar es Salaam is 1 hour and 30 Minutes. Selous
Game Reserve is 200 Kilometers West of Dar es Salaam.)
Lukula
Selous Camp located in Southern Selous Game Reserve
in Tanzania |
Lukula
Selous Camp
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Selous Camp View
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Lukula
Selous Camp; Lukula Selous Camp is located
within a private photographic sanctuary of over 300,000
acres of the southern Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania
which is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries anywhere
in the world.
The
Selous is world renowned for its wild character and
large populations of elephant, buffalo, lion and African
wild dog. The reserve comprises diverse habitat from
open flood plains interspersed with dense riparian forests
that lie along the Lukula, Luwegu and Chi rivers to
open savannah, which recedes to forested, rolling hills
and steep ridges of exposed rock. A landscape seldom
visited and unchanged by man, rich in wildlife and spectacular
with nature.
Lukula
Selous Camp accommodates a maximum of eight guests in
four luxurious and spacious tents situated along the
banks of the Luwego River which are spread out under
the large shady riverine forest characterized by fig
and sausage trees.
Each
tent is authentic and stylish with beautifully worked
pieces of campaign furniture, softened with carpets,
cushions and colors brought inland from Zanzibar and
afar. En suite facilities feature large open air bathrooms.
A
spacious comfortably appointed dining tent under shade
provides an intimate and beautiful area to relax and
dine. The “diwan” area stretching out onto
the verandah is a haven to quietly read, listen or reflect.
Lukula
Selous provides an authentic wilderness retreat and
experience. This is not a camp that just offers morning
and afternoon game drives. At Lukula the key is connecting
with the landscape and its wildlife – this can
be from 4x4 vehicles, on foot and in an inflatable kayak
or canoe.
Wildlife
sighted in the area are Elephant, Buffalo, Impala, Waterbuck,
Greater Kudu, Klipspringer, Eland, Hippo, Nile Crocodile,
Lion, Wild dog, Leopard, Sable, Bush Duiker and exceptional
birdlife with sightings of Pel’s Fishing owl,
Wattled crane, Palm nut vulture common as well as a
plethora of more common species, a total of 350 recorded
to date.
Lukula
Selous Camp Safari Non-Residents Accommodation Rates
4 Days/3 Nights or 5 Days/4 Nights
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Notes
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Departure time from Lukula is 1200 Hours
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Departures are every Wednesday and Sundays
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Lukula Rates quoted above are Per Night basis
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Departure time from Dar-es-salaam is 1000 Hours
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Minimum number of Guests Per Departure is 2 and maximum
is 8
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Lukula Selous Safari Camp Flying Safari is a Guaranteed
departure
Lukula
Selous Camp Minimum
Stay & How Many Days to Stay?
Lukula Selous Camp minimum stay is three
nights, but African Spice Safaris recommend longer stays
of up to 10 days, especially if you wish to enjoy longer
canoeing safaris and camp-outs in the different sectors
of the reserve.
Lukula Selous
Camp Activities
* Day & Night Game drives in fully
equipped open 4x4 Land cruiser vehicles
with knowledgeable guides
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Fly camping safaris (for guests who stay longer than
three nights)
* Escorted game walks with our expert field scouts
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Picnics in the bush and sundowners
* Kayaking in inflatable kayaks
* Canoeing
Lukula
Selous Safari Camp Flying Safari Rates above includes:
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Optional fly - Camping
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All local Airstrip Transfers
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All alcoholic and Non-alcoholic Drinks & Beverages
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Full Board Accommodation at Lukula Luxury Tented Camp
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All wildlife Activities such as Bush Walks, Canoeing
(Depends on Rive conditions)
Lukula
Selous Safari Camp Flying Safari Rates above Excludes:
* Excluding Champagne and imported premium drinks
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Conservancy fees of 75 US Dollars Per Person Per Day
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2 Return flights Per Person from Dar-es-salaam to Lukula
and back to Dar-es-salaam @ 450 US Dollars
Lukula
Selous Camp Private
Use
The Lukula Selous Camp is for travelers
looking for Privacy and Freedom. The keynote is to host
one group in the entire area at any one time only.
That
group can be an individual, a couple, a family or a
private group of up to a maximum of eight people. A
few privileged guests given the opportunity to explore
this wilderness in complete privacy and with complete
freedom under expert guidance.
Lukula
Selous Camp
Build & Intimate Surroundings
Lukula Selous Camp provides
an authentic and stylish private wilderness retreat.
The secluded site is built right on the banks of the
Luwego River and spread out amongst a large shady riverine
forest characterized by fig and sausage trees.
The
camp is semi-permanent in design, although operating
year round, to ensure the impact on the environment
is minimized. Each large spacious tent lies in cool
shade with a beautiful view across the water and the
broad white sand banks that profile the river.
The
sight and sound of hippo and other plains game is a
daily experience enjoyed from your bed, from the canvas
verandas or whilst taking your piping hot morning or
evening shower (or even while enjoying a copper bath
on the banks of the river).
Lukula
Selous Camp
Accommodation, Standing Fans and Linen
Lukula Selous Camp
has four luxurious and spacious sleeping tents arranged
along the river bank. Each tent is authentic and stylish
with beautifully worked pieces of campaign furniture
made from recycled hardwoods, brass, and weathered canvas,
softened with carpets, cushions and colors brought inland
from Zanzibar and afar. Each room has large comfortable
beds, luxurious linen, full length mirrors and standing
fans.
Lukula
Selous Camp Bathroom
Facilities & Toiletries
Lukula Selous Camp en-suite
facilities feature large open air bathrooms with 200
litre bucket showers with large copper shower heads,
flush toilets, wash basins and vanity stand.
Hot
water is available upon request 24 hours a day. Each
bathroom is supplied with locally produced organic and
100% pure coconut soap bars, shampoo bars and body oil.
Complimentary same day laundry service is offered.
Lukula Selous Camp
Dining
and Sundowner Tents
Lukula Selous Camp spacious
and comfortably appointed dining tent under cool shade
provides an intimate and extremely beautiful area to
relax, and dine at a finely crafted mahogany table,
under magnificent candelabra. The ‘diwan’
area stretching out onto the verandah is a haven to
quietly read, listen or reflect.
A
small campfire set out under the stars, along the river
bank provides a perfect accompaniment to dinner and
end to the evenings. Lukula Selous Camp sundowner
tent is located out on the banks of the river and away
from camp providing the perfect place to unwind and
enjoy the late afternoons changing colors, sights and
sounds.
Lukula
Selous Camp Activities
Lukula Selous Camp is not a camp that
just offers morning and afternoon game drives. The focus
at Lukula Selous Camp is
connecting with the landscape and its wildlife. The
question in Lukula is you. What do you want to do and
how long do you wish to stay? From that point, you are
on safari.
Various
activities will flow as a natural part of your safari
from game drives in special open safari vehicles, night
game drives, fly camping, canoeing (seasonal), bush
walks, bush breakfasts, bush dinners, fishing, tracking,
yoga and extended pottered walking safaris.
Bush Breakfasts and
Dinners
Great food eaten in great locations with great company
is said simply, great. In Lukula Selous Camp one can
wine, dine and breakfast anywhere, anytime and anyplace.
Bush Walks & Stalks
To stand with your own two feet on ‘terra firma’
whilst he stands on his four with nothing between you
both but a steady breeze, blowing into your face or
inspecting the marks left by a male leopard on his scratching
post is ‘the way’ to learn and experience
the African bush.
Night Game Drives
Lukula
Selous Camp offers
open, fully equipped Land cruiser which allows us to
transport ourselves and our equipment around the area
and gives a great opportunity to do night game drives.
Lukula
Selous Camp Tracking
The tracking of buffalo and elephant,
on foot with experienced porters, trackers and professional
(and armed) guides is a big part of what we do, often
forming the undercurrent through the day that draws
us to discover other natural wonders.
Lukula
Selous Camp Sitting
in a Hide
Lukula Selous Camp
offers an opportunity to construct a temporary ‘grass
hide’ to allow us to photograph lion feeding and
other game undisturbed is seldom missed.
The
Luwego River - Selous Tanzania |
Lukula Selous Camp
Fishing
Basic fishing tackle is available in
camp.
Lukula Selous Camp
Sleep-out
options
Lukula offers a number of sleep-out options
which include fly camping on the banks of the river
after a day’s kayaking – or even enjoying
a night or two camping out and away from main camp.
There is no need to prior book for fly camps; we decide
with you on safari.
Lukula Selous Camp
Canoeing
and River Expeditions
The rivers are navigable by fibre glass
Canadian canoe and with inflatable kayaks, it is a fantastic
and relaxed way to gently travel the land; either for
two hours in the afternoon to a sundowner spot, or for
longer expeditions of 5 days.
The
longer canoe expedition is a scheduled adventure that
explores a 55 Km section of the river, and traverses
the entire 300,000 acres of the reserve from West to
East.
Lukula Selous Camp
Extended
Walking Expeditions
For guests who stay longer than three
nights, we are able to arrange a lightweight, fully
equipped fly-camp that allows us to explore deep into
the remote parts of the sanctuary, self contained and
completely on foot, independent from our main camp for
up to 5 nights, as you wish.
The
fly-camp is lightweight and carried by our mobile camp
team. It is comfortable and gives a great authentic
bush experience under the stars.
Sleeping arrangements are on the ground, on custom made
canvas valises with linen sheets, blankets and mosquito
nets. A safari chef and kitchen ensure appetites are
replete with great food, and a cold drink is always
to hand. Facilities are a shared hot bucket shower,
canvas wash basins, and proper sit-down ‘loo with
a view’.
Lukula
Selous Camp Relax
in a Copper bath
Contemplate your wonderful day in a freshly
drawn copper bath, cocktail in hand as you watch the
African sunset.
Lukula Selous Camp
Yoga
Sara Kessel, your hostess, having trained
at the Sivananda School of Yoga in Kerala, can lead
you in an early morning yoga class for beginners.
Lukula
Selous Camp Massage
A fully trained masseuse can be booked
to accompany a safari. This must be requested when booking
the safari and is subject to an additional charge.
Booking
& Reservations for Lukula Selous set in deep shade,
situated on the banks of the Luwegu River, deep in a
remote Southern Section of the Selous Game Reserve in
Tanzania
Booking
Office Tel: + 254 (0) 20 2437871
Mobile
: + 254 (0) 721242711
Email:
[email protected]
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