The camp overlooks the rippling Rufiji River, sheltering under Borassus palms and Tamarind trees and provides superb comfort, wonderful wildife and dining under the stars.
Impala Camp was set up by old East Africa hand Gillie Zanacchi and his wife Tessa as a retreat where they could take their friends to enjoy the animals and the bush.
It soon became obvious they would have to share! It is located about one hour’s pleasant game drive from Mtemere Airstrip, in the eastern side of the photographic area of Selous Game Reserve, north of the Rufiji River.
It lies between two beautiful lakes – Mzizimia and Siwandu – which attract a rich variety of game, both in the wet months of November, March and June, and in the dry seasons.Impala camp is one of the smallest in the Selous, with only 8 tents, discreetly spaced apart. They are well camouflaged and overlook the river or a lagoon.
When you arrive you will be welcomed at the reception; you may not be the only visitors!
The camp managers will talk to you about what you would like to do and see.
They will arrange game drives, walking safaris and boat safaris to suit your wishes. Flexibility is the key here and you will decide your own programme. The Lodge area overlooks the river and is a large and comfortable thatched low-slung building with wide verandahs.It is a relaxed open plan area with a well stocked bar,dining room and lounge with plenty of planters’ chairs and sofas so that you can sit and scan the river and banks for game, drink in hand.
This lodge is being rebuilt further from the river, which has been eroding it steadily!