Mivumo River Lodge | Selous Lodges

Information

Lodge type; Safari Lodge
Location; Selous Game Reserve
Lodge size; 13 rooms
Recommended stay; 3-7 nights

Highlights

Game Viewing River cruises
Sundowner cruises in the evening
Exclusive guided nature walks
Exclusive game drives
Photography
Excellent birding

Introduction

The Mivumo River Lodge is located within Africa's largest game reserve and a proclaimed world heritage site, the Selous Game Reserve in Southern Tanzania.

The spectrum of wildlife in the Selous Game reserve is diverse, all the more interesting because its southern location attracts a unique combination of East and Southern African wildlife, both resident and migratory, and particularly a curious and colorful assortment of over 440 known species of birds.

The intricate waterways and tributaries of the Rufiji River Delta attract a healthy population of elephant, and are packed full of grunting hippopotamus and yawning crocodile that lumber ominously into the water at the first sound of a boat. The banks attract different sized herds of plains game depending on the season, as herds disperse after the rains and then regroup when the water sources concentrate and they are forced to venture into the open to drink, so risking predator attacks with the protection of the crowd.

Rooms and Suites

Mivumo River Lodge comprises 12 superior rooms and 1 premium luxury suite all decorated in an elegant African style of a bygone era incorporating local materials from the region. Each suite has an en-suite bathroom with a romantic foot and claw bath with panoramic views over the river.

The Mivumo Villa; offers three double bedrooms, each with opulent bathroom and private sun-deck. Each room has its own private viewing deck, sun loungers, plunge pool and rain shower. The central area features a king-sized bed, writing desk, river-view lounge with LCD TV, double bathroom with dressing area and Victorian claw-foot bath.

Cuisine and Wine

The main lodge offers a lounge and library both overlooking the river, as well as an intimate dinning area offering a wide selection of gourmet dinners, a la carte lunches and safari breakfast buffets.

Dine in style on your all inclusive safari holiday while enjoying uninterrupted river views of the hippos, elephants and crocodiles that congregate on its banks.

Facilities

The lodge also boasts a sundeck and plush swimming pool that offers the perfect place to relax with a good book or an afternoon gin and tonic.

In the evening, the deck becomes the perfect setting for star gazing and sharing the day's adventures around the bonfire.

Activities

Activities on offer cater for both those seeking the thrill of a safari adventure and those out to simply enjoy the more peaceful and serene environment of this location.

Activities are numerous and include (some included in price, some optional);

Dedicated safari guide and vehicle
River safaris
Bush dining
Hosted river fishing
Nature and bird walks
Bush walks
Hot-spring bathing
Game viewing
Sundowner cruises
Bush and sand bank picnics
Bird watching excursions

Child Friendly

Mivumo River Lodge does not take children under the age of 7 years due to wildlife and the unique nature of the lodge itself.

Children over 7 years are most welcome though with special meal plans and accommodation types.

Family game drives in our custom-built open-sided safari vehicles, which are ideal for children.
Family boat safaris.
Family breakfasts in the reserve.
Guided walks, bird spotting and cultural tours.
Cultural dancing and heritage displays.
Culturally-interactive trips to local villages and/or schools.