Quick facts
Destination
Nyerere National Park
Country
Tanzania
Category
Luxury Tented Camp
Price tier
Mid-Range Budget
Starting from
$280 per night
Star rating
3 / 5
Number of rooms
16
Nearest airport
Mtemere Airstrip (Nyerere) — Transfer from Mtemere Airstrip
Best for
Rufiji River, Mid-Range, Zanzibar Combo, Boat Safaris, Waterholes, Popular Choice
Child policy
Children are welcome.
Last reviewed
May 2026
Rufiji River Camp — The Classic Nyerere Mid-Range Riverside Base
Rufiji River Camp is one of Nyerere National Park's most popular mid-range options — well-positioned on the Rufiji River with waterholes near camp that attract wildlife throughout the day. The camp offers boat safaris on the Rufiji (hippos, crocodiles, birds), game drives and walking safaris across the vast reserve. It is one of the most commonly recommended camps for a Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar fly-in short safari combination — typically 2–3 nights.
The Rufiji River gives hippo and crocodile viewing from camp. Game drives access Nyerere's elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and wild dog populations. The combination of boat and vehicle safaris at Rufiji River Camp delivers two distinctly different wildlife viewing perspectives within a single stay.
Accommodation
Rufiji River tented camp with waterholes. Boat safaris, game drives, walking safaris. Popular fly-in Zanzibar-combo camp. Wildlife: elephants, hippos, crocs, lions, wild dogs.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Mtemere Airstrip (Nyerere)
Transfer time
Transfer from Mtemere Airstrip
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
River Tent
Tented rooms on the Rufiji River with waterholes near camp. Boat safaris and game drives. Popular fly-in combination camp from Dar/Zanzibar.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
■ Good season ■ Low / wet season
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WhatsApp UsSafariBando's view
Rufiji River Camp is the reliable mid-range choice for a Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam fly-in Nyerere combination — good Rufiji riverside location, boat safari access and consistently solid reviews make it the most-booked standard Nyerere camp. For first-time Nyerere visitors wanting the complete boat+drive experience at a reasonable price, this is the recommendation.— The SafariBando team
