Reviews of Impala fly-camping
Wildlife sightings and reviews
31 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Impala fly-camping and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"Selous Impala fly-camp review"
"Selous Impala fly-camp review"
The food was good and made better by eating in front of the camp fire in the lakeside location.
We enjoyed the foot safari here and Andrew, our guide, was excellent all through.
A good thing to have done." See all these reviews: 19n in Tanzania; 2n in Zanzibar
"Selous Impala fly-camp review"
Comfortable tents
Noisy wildlife, but that's what we went for
Good food...we thought it would be cooking over an open fire, not a roast chicken with Jersey new potatoes! It was good to have our guide Gerrard join us for dinner
Good campsite
Enjoyed the morning walking safari." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 3n in Zanzibar
"Selous Impala Fly Camp"
The fly camp was a complete change from Selous Impala Camp. A small, basic but comfortable tent, a pit toilet and camp shower, but still the same level of attention to detail and of course great guiding.
The only down side was that our guide, rather strangely, joined us for the “romantic lakeside dinner” – making it slightly less romantic..." See all these reviews: 8n in Zanzibar; 5n in Tanzania
"Selous Impala fly-camp review"
The camp appeared to be permanent with a tent including a double bed and adequate external toilet and shower facilities. The dining area was covered by a gazebo and the table had a white table cloth, napkins, cutlery and glassware. Food was good considering the limited facilities. I was the only one to hear the leopard in the night but the next morning Ezra found fresh leopard tracks (in fact their were two) so I was clearly not mistaken.
It would be helpful, I think, if it were made clear to travellers that this is not the basic experience that I had expected although it was, nevertheless, thoroughly enjoyable." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania
"Selous Impala fly camp"
It was wonderful to get up at sunrise and watch the wildlife wake!" See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania; 1n in Zanzibar
"Selous Impala fly-camp review"
On the (slight) down side, we were told (by you? and by the Selous managers when we arrived) that we would be able to do a walking safari when we were at the fly-camp (or maybe walk to the camp, or from). This sadly wasn't possible, although we could potter up and down the shore of the lake near the camp." See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania
"Highlight of our trip"
We arrive at the camp after dark as our truck managed to brake down just as the sun was setting.
On our arrival we were met with a cool drink and introduced to the fly-camp staff. We had a small team of people looking after us, including an armed guard an chef.
The camp was marked out with lanterns and we had a quick look around before dinner. Set close to a lake, the camp included a shower, bucket toilet and wash basin. Our tent was filled with a large foam matress and we could see the camp fire from our bed.
Dinner was again superb and a we enjoyed a few beers around the camp fire before bed. Laying in bed listening out for hyena calls and sometimes wondering just how close they were was a night I will never forget.
A definate must do if you are stayin 4 nights or longer." See all these reviews: 8n in Zanzibar; 5n in Tanzania
"Selous Impala fly-camp review"
We were glad that we booked to stay for two nights because this gave us a full day there, without having to unpack and then pack up to leave the next day.
The staff looked after us wonderfully, with the chef even cooking our eggs for breakfast over the fire under a table because it was raining." See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania
"Selous Impala fly-camp review"
camp staff provide excellent service and meals and the standard of guiding was excellent with a very good rapport between guide and guest
facilities etc very good and in keeping with the feel of the camp
we would be happy to repeat the experience" See all these reviews: 16n in Tanzania
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