Zarafa tented camp is a 3 star mid- range accommodation found in Mwaseni Village on the banks of the great River Rufiji, 5km from Mtemere gate of the famous Selous Game Reserve Tanzania. The camp is in the perfect base for safari adventure to tourists and travellers overlooking River Rufiji the East Africas’ largest river perfect for safari adventures to tourists and travelers. The camp is few minutes flight from Dar-el salaam, approximately 5-6 hours’ drive from Dar-el-salam , it takes a full day drive from Arusha city, it is perfect for flights when one is from arusha taking approximately 2-3 hours flight and 45 minutes flight from Dar-el salaam to the close mtemere airstrip then few minutes to drive to the camp
Zarafa tented Camp consists of 3 comfortable and spacious TENTs and 1 band overlooking the great views of the River and the wilderness that reflects African traditional building style with local woods and grass thatched roofs. Tents are well decorated, elevated on a raised platform and furnished with en-suite facilities of Clean flushing toilet, opulent bathrooms with hot and cold running showers, solar energy available, beds wrapped with mosquito nets, confortable beds, satellites, white pillows and duvet, slippers, free toiletries, towels, complementary bottled water to mention but a few . TENTs have terraces, verandas and large sitting areas you relax while overlooking the spectacular view over the River, wildlife roaming around the lodge since it’s not fenced and the surrounding areas. Tents are equipped with excellent clean and washed beddings with comfortable queen and king sized wooden beds. Rooms vary in different sizes with single beds for individuals, double bed/ twins for sharing and family rooming options for group. There is fireplaces where guests can relax and share stories and experience of the safari not only that it also provides warmth to the guests during cold days.
Zarafa Tented camp offers different services and facilities which include.;
A dining area that serve different meals both continental and local cuisine that meets guest’s appetite. They serve continental breakfast, picnic lunch and diners served by Friendly, welcoming and organized staff with skilled chef. You can have meals in any place of your choice either in the bush overlooking the beautiful views of the river or restaurant. They serve bush dinners overlooking the stars in the sky and the sunset and morning breakfast enjoying the morning sunrises.
A well- stocked safari bars with a variety of drinks both local and international, you sip any drink of your choice overlooking the spectacular views over the great River, wildlife roaming around the river and surrounding area
Services include; Lodge offers a complementary laundry and house -keeping services, Airport transfers and pickups since the camp is close to the airstrips, secure parking space offered,
Wifi internet hotspot available at the lodge that enables guests to keep in contact with their families and friends.
Activities to do while at the lodge; game drive that will give you a chance to see wide range of Animals especially hippos that roam around the river, nature walks in the park, boat safaris are offered, birding /bird watching ,walking night safaris.
Selous game reserve is africa’s largest and oldest game reserve situated in the protected areas in South Eastern Part of Tanzania Region along the safari circuit. The park was designed by UNESCO world heritage site in 1982 due to its wildlife diversity and nature. It is well known as Nyerere national park covering a total area of 50,000 km squared perfect for travellers exclusive and Tanzania wildlife safari experience and best destination for birdlife. The best time to visit seleous game reserve is during the dry season from June to October when game clusters around the waterhole. The park harbors largest concentration of elephants of 110,000 , 40,000 Hippos , 25,000 Impalas, 35,000 zebras, 4,000 lions over 150,000 buffaloes and other wildlife species that includes; cheetahs, Giraffes, hunting dogs, black rhinos and many more and over 440 species of birds like; lagoons, sandbanks , grey breasted spur fowl, Kori bustard, secretary birds and many more which enables more tourists to visit the park and stay for along time. its 83$ to enter the park. There are more activities to do while in the park and at the lodge which include; Game drive in the park which enables you to spot different animals, nature walks in the park, Camping , walking safaris, Boat safaris along River Rufij where you will spot wide range of Hippos, crocodiles etc, cultural visits in the molka villages, Bird watching/ birding since the park has a lot of bird species , traditional dances, see wild beast migration, etc. The park has different accommodations that suits each traveller which include; Budget /cheap, mid- range / moderate and luxury accommodations perfect for travellers visiting selous game reserve.
