Selous, Ruaha & Mafia Island Safari (Kusini)

A leading Dar es Salaam hotel renowned for comfort-boosting services and productivity-enhancing amenities. With modern meeting rooms, exceptional dining, a pool, gym and great-sleep rooms in a tree-lined, location near the ocean, we invite you to discover our Dar es Salaam hotel.

Baraza celebrates Tanzanian produce with ocean-fresh seafood, Spice Island flavours, mountain-grown coffee and tea, exotic fruits of the season, and premium grill cuts. Join us for dining in the comfort of the lounge café, at the bar, overlooking the show kitchen or on the sun terrace.

A choice of adaptable Dar es Salaam venues is equipped as standard with inclusive business basics for events of 10 to 100. Business-ready amenities and nice-to-have extras in our classic comfortable Rooms and Suites are as perfect for a business break as a safari stopover.

Guests enjoy free uncapped Wi-Fi from the pool to the gym and everywhere between, business essentials in the business centre, 24-hour room service, quiet gardens, an on-site travel and tour operator and a guest relations team that’s locally connected and internationally experienced.

Experience our TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and Silver Status Heritage Environmental-rated hotel in Dar es Salaam.

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SOUTHERN SUN DAR ES SALAAM Exterior and Pool area

SOUTHERN SUN DAR ES SALAAM Restaurant

SOUTHERN SUN DAR ES SALAAM Lobby

SOUTHERN SUN DAR ES SALAAM Pool

SOUTHERN SUN DAR ES SALAAM Baraza Cafe, Grill & Bar

SOUTHERN SUN DAR ES SALAAM Hotel Gym

Standard Rooms Executive Rooms Presidential Suites

Rooms are uncomplicated and designed for a peaceful and productive stay in Dar es Salaam. Every Standard Room features wooden floors and calm colours along with light décor and functional and smart furniture choices. There’s a desk and free uncapped Wi-Fi for business convenience, space to unpack, a mini bar (stocked on request) an electric safe for peace of mind, and windows with blackout curtains. Air-conditioning keeps things cool even on the hottest Dar days and a selection of Standard Rooms feature a small step-out balcony for letting more of the city’s garden-quarter vibes into your room.

Perfect for an extended stay in the city or for post-safari luxury, Executive Rooms at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam feature extra space and extra comforts.

A spacious and comfy king-size bed, air-conditioning, pool and garden views, as well as daily turndown, bathrobes and slippers add to the comforts that make the Executive Rooms a favourite Dar es Salaam room choice. Free uncapped Wi-Fi ready for multi-devices, bathrooms feature a bath and shower with sliding shutters that add to the open-plan appeal of the room. Lounge chairs, flat-screen TV with plenty of local and international channel choices, a mini-bar and 24-hour room service make it easy to hide away whether you’re here for a romantic city break or distraction-free business meetings.

The hotel’s two Suites feature luxury home comforts, generous space, and exclusive amenities for a stay in Dar es Salaam that doesn’t compromise on comfort or elegance. Arabesque décor details feature throughout the Suites and a separate lounge area is a great space for relaxing, entertaining or for in-suite meetings.

A large flat-screen in the bedroom and the lounge, free uncapped Wi-Fi, mini-bar and coffee machine, as well as bathrobe and slippers, twice daily maid service and 24-hour room service, makes it easy to combine home comfort with leisure luxuries. The suite’s king-size bed, sound-softened windows, heavy blackout curtains and air-conditioning make it easy to create a space of peace and quiet.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Business Centre, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Bath, Clothes Press, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Iron / Ironing Board, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Smoking Rooms, Tea / Coffee, Television, Wheelchair Friendly

Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card, Foreign Exchange, Room Service, Room Service (24 hours), Travel Desk

Sand Rivers is situated in the northern part of the Selous Game Reserve which is the second largest protected wilderness area in the world. Sand Rivers offers stylish, luxurious safari accommodation on the banks of the Rufiji River. This comfortable and stylish lodge features an outdoor pool, an open-air dining room, bar and lounge which have been beautifully constructed on a sweeping curve of the great Rufiji River, offering stunning views across the water.

Sand Rivers Selous has just 8 stone and thatched cottages, all are open-fronted and raised on decks overlooking the river. There are 5 Riverside rooms - with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water, flush toilets and powerful showers - and 3 Hillside Suites. The Suites all have the same amenities as the Riverside rooms, but with the added extra of a large living space and a small plunge pool.

Activities at River Sands are tailored to suit each guest, whether its game drives, walking safaris, fishing or boating. Sand rivers can also organise fly camping under mosquito nets on dry river beds with in the reserve - however it is highly recommend that this is booked in advance.

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The Selous

The Lounge

Sand Rivers Selous

Sand Rivers Selous

Views

Evening falls

Room

Views from the room

Main swimming pool

Pool overlooking the river

View from the room

Bathroom

Dinner

Suite

Breakfast on the sandbank

The hide at The Garden

Boat breakfast

Suite

River safari

Game drives

Game drives

Boat safari

Walking safari

Boat safari into the gorge

Fishing

Hot springs

Hot springs

Elephant on the riverbed

Lake Tagalala

Giraffe

Greater kudu

Zebra at the lake

Buffalo

Fly camping

Fly camping

Fly camping

View from the room

Riverfront Rooms Hillside Suites

Sand Rivers has five rooms that perch on the edge of the Rufiji River, all open-fronted and en-suite. The rooms are built of stone, wood and thatch. The open nature of the rooms means that you can really feel part of nature, hear, see and smell it. You might get the odd visitor...a squirrel or a monkey or the odd insect. There are spacious, canopied mosquito nets over the beds.

The en-suite bathrooms have hot and cold running water and flush toilets.

Sand Rivers has three great big suites that are set up on the hillside, but still with views towards the Rufiji River. The rooms have an extra sitting area, private plunge pool and all the romance of the bush, with the comfort of a luxury lodge. The rooms are all open-fronted but with canopied mosquito nets over the beds.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Library, Pool

Room Facilities

En-Suite, Fan, Shower

Safari game drives Walking wild Boat safari Fly camping

At Sand Rivers our open-sided 4x4 vehicles are a great way of seeing things and for covering a bit of distance when that's what's needed. And of course there are times when they give you the best views, access and photographic opportunities to the wildlife that calls the Selous home. We do either two drives a day, in the early morning and then the early afternoon, with a wonderful siesta and lunch in camp between. In the times of year when it's not too hot we also venture out for full day game drives with a packed picnic lunch.

We like to retain spontaneity wherever we can. Often the best way to see things, to avoid scattering animals from the lakeshore, or spooking a herd of elephant as they feed their way through a stretch of lush grassland, is to hop down and quietly work our way into a good position on foot. Walking in the bush takes safari down to a slower pace, and is a chance to learn, touch and feel Africa, to get a glimpse at the incredible flora and little critters that call it home.

Being on the river - never mind the game - is a fantastic contrast to time spent in a vehicle. Drifting silently down stream, gently spiraling in the current, watching the river banks unfold is hard to beat. But here again we like to take time to stop. Creep carefully through paths in the thick riverine bush and you'll emerge - unseen - in magical secluded flood plains. More often than not there are treats in store; vast flocks of great white pelicans fishing in dwindling pools, wallowing families of elephant socialising, prides of lion sleeping off a meal.

Flycamping is a wonderful surpise, best left unexplained. If you ask us it's simple, you have to try it. This is a peculiarly East African passion and the way things were done in the old days; with the minimum of fuss, but not scrimping on any of the comforts. As is so often the way, when you limit the frills, it allows you to really see what's special and what's going on around you.

Watching elephant as they pass by your camp in the moonlight, silent feet in the warm sand, or simply gazing through the mosquito net roof of your tent from the comfort of your bedroll. We've been doing this now for close to 20 years. People's reactions vary, some find it quite emotional, others feel a child-like sense of freedom and release (one man ran round in small circles crying like a 5 year old) and of course quite a few admit to feeling a little scared. But it's simply no exaggeration to say that in all those years, virtually nobody regrets trying this most special of experiences.

Ikuka Safari Camp is a distinguished safari camp in Ruaha National Park that is quite noteworthy due to its spectacular location atop the Mwagusi Escarpment in southern Tanzania. The site allows for expansive and breathtaking views that are unparalleled by other accommodations in the area. The views are perfectly complemented by an intimate and personalized and experienced that can only be found in smaller accommodations in the African bush country. The seven guest bandas on the property are designed to blend in with the surroundings and give guests the utmost experience of being connected with nature by way of stone, thatch and natural wood construction. Awaken in the morning to the calls of nature from the comfort of a large, cozy bed. When you are ready to start the day’s adventure, freshen up in the en-suite bathroom that offers a large stone vanity with two vessel sinks, shower, and toilet. You can then curl up with a cup of coffee or tea on your private elevated wood deck that surrounds the entire banda or in the relaxing sitting area, both of which provide breathtaking views of the Ruaha’s wilderness reserve.

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Bathroom & room

Bedroom deck

Views from the bed

Bedroom lounge & room

Bush breakfast

Baobabs & bush breakfast

Shower

Morning coffee in the bush

Sundowners

Swimming pool

Bar area

Game viewer

Walking safari

Dining area

Dining by the pool

Lounge in the main area

Library with a view

Game viewing

Dry riverbed in Ruaha

Family Tent

Maasai Giraffe

Elephant kiss

Ruaha Red-Billed Hornbill

Typical Ruaha scenery - Elephants & Baobabs

Lions share

On the hunt

Giraffe spritzer

Cheetah

Lilac Breasted Roller

WIld Dog on the move

Leopard yawn

Family Tent Double/Twin Tent

2 Storey room; sleeps 2 or 3 children upstairs and 2 adults downstairs; shared bathroom and shared sitting room, pool deck and plunge pool.

Tents can be double or twin or triples; shared bathroom and sitting room. 1 tent also has a private plunge pool.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Detached Private Bathroom, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Verandah

Game drives Walking safaris

We have both land cruisers and land rovers available for game drives. Drives can be morning or afternoon. We recommend departing as early as possible around 6.30am with a picnic breakfast and back to camp for lunch for a siesta and dip in the swimming pool before heading out again around 4pm for an afternoon drive, all our game drives return by dark.

We can walk directly from the camp, the hilly terrain from camp makes for stunning scenery while out walking as well as a chance to get some good exercise. We often see elephant, impala, kudu and giraffe on our walks as well as plenty more flora and fauna. A walk is a great opportunity do discover many of the smaller details of the bush that you might miss while on a game drive.

LABA Fanjove Exclusive Island is the smallest of six islands in the Songo Songo Archipelago, just off the coast of Tanzania. This iconic sand and coral island with its many palm trees, white sandy beaches and shimmering water is only one kilometer long and about 400 meters wide.

This beautiful, barefoot-freedom tropical island is surrounded by shimmering blue water with white sandy beaches, shaded with palm trees. Only the 19th century lighthouse and some architectural remnants of a former fishing village settlement hint at previous occupation by anything other than wildlife. There are 13 discreet, eco-chic private beach villas on the island (including one family and soon, a beach manor). These are set along the sandy shore in complete harmony with the environment. Made from all natural, traditional materials, the whole property is designed to leave as little footprint possible.

Step out of your villa, toes in the sand, swim and snorkel straight off the beach or head out to explore the pristine 11 kilometer coral reef. SUP or Kayak around the island or enjoy a marine safari on one of our dhows in search of spinner dolphins, green turtles and humpback whales (seasonal).

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Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Island Sailing Fanjove Island Sailing

Fanjove Private Island

Incredible snorkelling & diving

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island

Fanjove Private Island birdlife

Fanjove Private Island Ocean-view gym

Beach Villas

10 New Chic Beach Villas - A totally new design,132m2, each with private beach pavilion and sunbeds, daybed, two hammocks, minibar, hairdryer, safe in each room, mosquito nets with fans, standard and al fresco shower and twin basins.

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Gym, Laundry Service (Available), Restaurant

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Detached Private Bathroom, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Verandah

Diving Dolphins Dhow Trip Snorkeling Sand Bank

The waters surrounding Fanjove are home to at 11km coral reef, which is largely undiscovered.Therefore, diving off Fanjove is an incredible secluded and private experience - with no one else for miles enjoy this stunning natural marine paradise all yourself.

A huge effort has gone into preserving and protecting this reef, the efforts made in the last decade have lead to the paradise seen today.

Fanjove is lucky to have different dolphin species as our neighbors. Spend a couple of hours on the boat to try and see either Spinner Dolphins or Bottlenose Dolphins.

Enjoy the sunset and views of Fanjove from the traditional East Africa coast sailing vessel. A local boat will set sail before sunset for you to enjoy a sundowner while experiencing the timeless beauty of the wooden dhow.

Relax in Fanjove’s blue waters while watching the marine world pass you by. Butterfly fish, Angelfish, Damselfish, and a variety of corals and invertebrates are just off of Fanjove’s doorstep. You have the option to snorkel straight off the main beach or venture further afield to secret spots

At low tide we have access to a secluded sand bank that offers snorkeling and chance to have a local lunch with grilled fish prepared privately right in front of you. Relax in the shade and wait for dolphins to come by, or jump in the water to cool off, until the sand bank disappears underwater with the incoming tides.

Fanjove 19th Century Lighthouse Restaurant

The 19th century lighthouse on Fanjove has been transformed into a new signature restaurant. Enjoy glorious sea and sunset views.