Reviews of Impala Camp

"Very comfortable camp, with high standards of service both in the camp and on the game drives. The food was of a very high standard, and the camp go to some trouble to present it well. A littler more expensive than other camps we stayed in, with a noticeable difference in quality. Staff were a more formal with the guests compared to other camps.

Game drives are good, though in the wet season it can be a challenge to find the wildlife. The guides will travel some distance from the camp to find the game, but are sometimes restricted where roads are cut by seasonal rivers.

The vehicles are excellent, as is the quality of the driving. Game drives are half day, which makes the day more relaxing. Boat safaris are good.

Pool is good for an afternoon break." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania

"It was good to have some lighting in the tent and an inclusive bathroom within the zipped zone.

Our Guide Omari and boat driver Saidi were also excellent - we particularly enjoyed the two boat safaris and the surprise sundowner on the lakeside on our final day. We were generally very well looked after, and David and Beatrice ran a very good operation.

It was interesting that we drove back towards Lake Manza on most of our game drives." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania

"We had a game drive to Impala from Manze and were dropped off at camp. Impala is much more luxurious and we enjoyed our stay hugely. It worked much better for us than going to the beach like nearly everyone else that we met.

The tent was a similar size to the other camps but much more private as we were in tent 6. The furnishings, including electric lights, fan and curtains made it a v comfortable experience. I preferred the enclosed bathroom but Mike missed being able to watch what was happening behind the tent. There were not many guests staying so we had an experienced guide and driver - Dennis - to ourselves.

Although we enjoyed the private dining we missed the chat over drinks and dinner that we enjoyed at the other camps. The food was incredible. Beautifully cooked, presented and served. We had a lovely waiter -David. He really went out of his way to make dinner fun, with bush babies and genet joining us depending on the location of our table.

Nick and Crystal, the managers were attentive and helpful.

We enjoyed the pool which was warm and clean." See all these reviews: 13n in Tanzania

"We very pleased with our choice of both Selous Park and Selous Impala Camp. Flying from Dar with Coastal was an exciting start and we were on full speed ahead from the moment we landed. We travelled in early November so the wet season had begun so while animals were dispersed we were lucky to see a wild dog pack twice and, of course, thousands of birds. Our guide Ezra had an encyclopaedic knowledge of birds and also prepared a mean camp breakfast & lunch. The camp usually has one guide for every couple unless they are very busy which is a great advantage as you can plan your day to suit yourselves. The food was very good and the swahili lessons before we were allowed to eat every evening essential!!" See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania

"Would have given excellent but the camp was let down by the management. We had to tell Crystal that the towels had not been changed for three days, which normally I would not mind but in humid weather they don't dry. She thanked us profusely but we felt she wasn't quite on top of things and her responses to most things were formulaic. Our waiter, Victor was very helpful but, again he behaved in a formulaic way, which was obviously how he had been trained. In the other camps, we had been able to see the real person behind the training.

Our guide, Gerard was exceptional - very knowledgeable, wonderful eyes and an excellent sense of humour. We enjoyed every moment we spent with him and our last drive was especially memorable. He knew we wanted to see wild dogs and had been searching really hard all over the park and at the last moment, he had the message that they'd been found. We sat looking at eight gorgeous dogs and he said I'm sorry we're not having coca cola tonight I thought you might like this and he produced a bottle of champagne and three flutes. What could be better than drinking champagne and watching dogs!

The bush breakfasts were the best we've ever had - straight out of 'Out of Africa' and despite our minor critisms we would be very happy to go back to Impala.









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"This is an ideal camp to start a trip. Very knowledgeable and generous staff. Lovely, small, intimate accommodations.
We had the best guide of the whole trip there - Festo. Actually the hosts were also very very good. I left feeling this is a camp run with much integrity. I appreciate the respect with which everyone paid to each other and to the environment.

I only wish the food had been either a little more interesting, or more healthy. It was fine, but nothing special. I wouldn't take much to tweak the menus a bit to add more interest." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania

"COULD FIND NO FAULTS WITH THE CAMP OR ITS STAFF, EVERYONE WAS SO KIND AND HELPFUL AND NOTHING WAS TOO MUCH TROUBLE.
BEST SAFARI WE HAVE BEEN ON TO DATE, AND THIS WAS OUR 5TH ONE.
WE WENT OUT TWICE A DAY EITHER ON THE VEHICLE OR ON THE RIVER, WE ALSO DONE ONE WALKING SAFARI.
WE HAD EZRA OUR DRIVER GUIDE ON ALL OUR SAFARI'S WHO HAD SO MUCH KNOWLEDGE ON BIRDS AND ANIMALS.
EVERYONE ELSE IN CAMP CATERED FOR OUR EVERY NEEDS.
THEY MADE OUR VISIT SO SPECIAL." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania

"We were recommended this camp by friends and are overjoyed they did. We honestly would find it hard to fault it all.

Stayed in a family tent, great layout for my husband and I and two girls aged 13 and 11. It was very clean, the hot and cold running water worked perfectly and the beds were so comfy! All staff were incredibly friendly - from our lovely Masai who escorted us to and from our tent several times a day with spear in hand, to our smiling waiter who brought us the most delicious food... and of course our wonderful guide and driver Ezra who went out of this way to give us the best safari experience possible. Nothing was too much bother for any of the staff.

A boat safari was already planned for us on our first evening because the staff had thoughtfully considered we might be too tired for a long excursion by jeep. Very relaxing! Our six hour jeep safaris each morning flew by because there is so much to see! It's worth getting up for the 6.30am departure each day and it doesn't seem a chore because it is so exciting. Breakfast in the bush each day was great fun.

Useful to know: We applied insect repellent and no big problem with mosquitos at all (we normally get eaten alive despite repellent!)

The camp gives you a plentiful supply of drinking water in your room..

Food is healthy and delicious given we were in the middle of nowhere. Limited choice, obviously, but always something to appeal to our often fussy children.

Shower gel and shampoo are provided.

Laundry service is efficient - and free!

You might not be lucky enough to see a leopard or rhino (we weren't) but we saw everything else you could hope for and it was magical. Very few jeeps about from other camps so it never felt touristy.

Altogether an extremely well organised camp in a beautiful setting by the river , staffed by genuinely lovely people intent on ensuring we had a fabulous holiday. They even gave us a packed lunch for our journey when we left (when I confessI I had a tear in my eye saying goodbye to everyone!)" See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar

"As a family we cannot praise this camp enough. They provided us with an experience none of us will ever forget. Ezra, our driver was so knowledgeable and passionate about showing us the area and animals. He knew the area extremely well and we were not disappointed in what were able to see and do. The river, walking and jeep safaris were all excellent. The snacks, drinks and meals provided whilst we were out on safari were amazing. Usually taken, sitting down at a table with an amazing view. The attention to detail in everything was incredible.The food was top notch and the friendliness and service provided by the managers, waiters, all the guides and massai guide was outstanding. We felt like we were made to feel part of a family . Everybody was interested in our day. At most, there are around 20 guests and so the camp feels homely and intimate. The attention to detail in everything which is done is amazing, even our serviettes were folded into the shape of elephants by our waiter Victor! Every night, there is a different cocktail provided and your table is set and positioned in a different place by the river or by the pool or on the outside terrace of the main camp building - lit by lanterns. We were constantly escorted to our tent by a polite, reassuring and handsome Massai guide. Our tents certainly epitomised 'glamping', with a deck raised on stilts, tea delivered in the morning, giant comfy beds and lovely bathroom. There is a refreshing swimming pool but to be honest, we did not have that much time to use it as we were constantly keen to go on safari. When we did relax, we loved to play cards in the comfy sofas and chairs on the main deck of the camp building, which is on high stilts, attractively built with a thatched wooden roof overlooking the river.
Our family, 2 adults and 3 children in their 20s, all felt that it was the best experience we had ever had on a holiday and we have all travelled a lot. We were certainly sad to leave." See all these reviews: 7n in Zanzibar; 4n in Tanzania