A real safari in style I had a fantastic stay. The lodge is set high on the banks overlooking the Rufiji River, close to Steigler's Gorge. I experienced a very warm welcome from all of the staff who made every effort to ensure that my stay was extra special. All activities were tailored to my own individual requirements, which for me included full and half day game drives and two river cruises.

My package at Mivumo included all meals and drinks (with a choice of wines and beers), and daily activities, booked through Specialist Tanzania, who I would recommend for their expert knowledge of the Selous.

My room had fantastic river views, a private balconies, an outdoor shower and a hot tub. Rooms are spacious with seperate lounge area and a large bathroom with claw bath which gave an extra special touch.

During my stay I saw several close-up lion sightings, numerous elephants, hippos, giraffe, impala, waterbuck, zebra, wildebeest, warthog, a hyena and abundant birdlife.

The lodge sits on the banks of the Rufiji river. The staff are friendly and professional. The rooms are beautifully decorated and private. The Selous is one of the most amazing spots for wild Africa. It is a wining combination.

It was a different experience from the moment we stepped off the plane at Steiglar's Airstrip. The staff was very competent, friendly and professional and went all out to ensure we had a great holiday! The lodge is a nice homely size with a lovely view of the Rufiji River from the dining area as well as from all the rooms!!! This lodge gives new definition to luxury lodges in Tanzania. It really lives up to it!!! The rooms are well equipped with all the comforts one could dream of and more, in the middle of a jungle at that!! The outdoor shower and the spa bath on the sun deck were a real hit with us!! We absolutely loved it!! Make no mistake, with all this luxury the look and feel of the outdoors has not been lost!! Seeing is believing!! The food cannot afford to go unmentioned! Easily the nicest food we've had in Tanzania! The personal attention extended by the staff at Mivumo River Lodge is exemplary! We were amazed at how well they managed our many requests for game drives and boat safaris. Every time we went out on a drive and got back we had a welcome party with cold towels and cold drinks!! It was surreal!!! There was nothing that we needed that was not already there in the lodge - and all that in the middle of nowhere!!! If it is peace, quiet, a dash of adventure, to be one with nature and lots of pampering that you are looking for, this is the place to find it!!!! Unfortunately, although I tried many times to upload the pictures, I was not able to do so on this website :( I wish I could have, as it was so so beautiful and exceeded all expectations!