Camp is spread along the banks of the Luwego rive under the shady canopy of fig and sausage trees. The main area consists a dining area and a ‘divan’ (or lounge) space. It is an authentic, stylish and intimate wilderness retreat.
The dining room, centred around a large coconut wood table and candelabra chandelier, is the place to savour the camp’s fine fare. The divan area opens onto a large veranda and is an ideal space for relaxation and reflection. A small library provides reference material on the Selous (both the man and the reserve). No camp is complete without a fire pit and a circle of chairs for storytelling and stargazing.
GUEST TENTS
The camp has four luxurious and spacious guest tents each with handcrafted campaign style furniture made from recycled hardwood, brass, and weathered canvas. The space is softened with carpets, cushions and colours brought from Zanzibar and the bazaars of Egypt. Each room has large comfortable beds, luxurious linen, full-length mirrors and standing fans. An additional fifth tent is available for a specialist guide and/or for a group of 10 booking the camp on exclusive use. NOTE: it is not the same configuration as the 4 main guests tents.
EN-SUITE FACILITIES
A large dressing area with vanity stand and double cooper basins opens to the en-suite facilities. The bathrooms have a flush toilet and a custom-designed 200-liter bucket shower with a lovely copper ‘rain’ showerhead. Hot water is available upon request 24 hours a day. Locally produced organic soaps, coconut body oil and shampoo are provided.
FOOD& SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
All meals use wholesome, natural and local ingredients prepared by our talented chef, Kiddy. Baked goods are made fresh daily in the camp’s Dutch oven. And lavish picnic boxes provide energy for all day excursions from camp. Special meals and dietary requirements can be catered for on request.
Please note: due to Lukula Selous’ remote location, dietary requirements need to be handled well in advance through your ground operator.
LAUNDRY
Complimentary same-day service is included. The washing is done by hand, sun-dried and ironed with a traditional coal iron.
LIGHTING & POWER
Camp operates 100% on solar power. The system is designed for low current usage and therefore cannot support hi-wattage devices such as hairdryers or electric shavers. Camera batteries may be charged in the main area or at the plug points in the guests tents at any time. We recommend bringing more than one camera battery to allow for time away from main camp on longer excursions of fly-camping.
PLASTIC & TIN
We minimize use of non-biodegradable supplies wherever possible and remaining plastics and tins are separated, crushed and packed out of the reserve.
ORGANIC WASTE
All organic waste is composted on site.
GREY WATER
Each bathroom’s river rock floor safely filters all grey water back into the environment. Flush toilets are on a French drainage system, which processes wastes using aerobic bacteria. Then, it can be safely returned to the soil.
