Serena Mivumo River Lodge 

The boutique waterside retreat

Enjoy the splendid isolation at Serena Mivumo River Lodge, an exclusive retreat deep in the Selous Game Reserve.

The lodge overlooks the majestic Rufiji River, and its luxurious spaces and stunning setting make for an exclusive destination boasting privacy, indulgence and authentic African charm.

Enjoy fine cuisine within the enchanting surrounds of the main lodge, or sip a gin and tonic as you watch the day wind down on the sundeck. The lodge offers a selection of exclusive game drives, bush walks, boat trips and bush picnics so you can get out into this natural wonderland. Relax in the plunge pool and well-stocked library and at night you’ll appreciate the warmth and camaraderie of the bonfire, perfect for stargazing.

The lodge is made up of 12 individual rooms and one separate lavish Presidential Suite. All the rooms are individual wooden structures built on stilts on the steep river bank with a sumptuous design perfectly in keeping with the landscape. The villas each enjoy a cavernous interior space with a captivating design that blends colonial luxury with indigenous styling. Indulgent features include a colonial bathroom with romantic claw-foot bath, minibar and tea and coffee facilities, a huge and inviting bed, writing desk, lounge furniture and a large furnished terrace with sublime river views, an outdoor shower and private plunge pool.

Why we love Serena Mivumo River Lodge

  • Nyerere National Park is four times the size of the Serengeti, so there’s an endless amount to see across different landscapes

  • The design is a mix of classic Edwardian – think crystal chandeliers, four-poster beds and claw-foot bathtubs – with rustic Makuti ceilings and wooden furnishings

  • You can visit the nearby hot springs where you can bathe in warm, sulphurous water surrounded by forest scenery

  • The best way to end the day at Mivumo River Lodge is to take a boat to a sandbank spot for cold sundowners by the water

5 stars
Selous
Serena Mivumo River Lodge is perched on the steep banks of the Rufiji River, deep in the wilds of Selous Game Reserve
Flights take between 45-minutes and 1-hour and 15-minutes from Dar-Es-Salaam Airport to Stiegler's Airstrip, followed by a 30-minute game drive to the lodge
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Enjoy fine cuisine within the enchanting surrounds of the main lodge or sip a gin and tonic as you watch the day wind down on the sundeck.

The private reserve is set right on the edge of Nyerere National Park so you can spend your days exploring on game drives with experienced driver-guides.Take a walking safari through the reserve, where a naturalist will point out African plants, as well as insects and animal tracks. Other activities include two-hour river boat safaris where you may see everything from hippos and crocodiles to elephants bathing and lions coming to the bank for a drink.

(delete as applicable) Full Board Package • Breakfast, lunch and dinner • Tea and coffee OR Lodge Package • Breakfast, lunch and dinner • Tea and coffee • Daily shared game drives, river boat safaris and guided bush walks • Airstrip transfers • Laundry
OR Fully Inclusive Lodge Package • Breakfast, lunch and dinner • Tea and coffee, soft drinks, house wines, local beer, and local spirits
• Daily shared game drives, river boat safaris and guided bush walks • Airstrip transfers • Laundry

The camp employs staff from the local community and they support them with subsidised medical care.

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