The Selous Game Reserve encompasses 55,000 square kilometers of wilderness. At well over twice the size of the Kruger National Park, the Selous Reserve is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries anywhere. The Selous is world renowned for its wild character and large populations of elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, crocodile and African wild dog. Within this special place, deep in its southern reaches and far from anyone else, you find Lukula Selous. Lukula Selous is a private photographic sanctuary of over 300,000 acres where only one group of guests is permitted into the entire area at any given time. The group may be an individual, a couple, a family or a private group of friends or colleagues, up to a maximum of eight people, with no age limits. They only host guests for five months of the year, from July through to November, during the dry season when the animals concentrate along the waterways that meander through this sector of the Reserve. Privacy and complete freedom capture the spirit of Lukula Selous. The minimum stay is four nights, but if you wish to enjoy longer canoeing safaris and camp-outs with an authentic 'portered' fly camp to explore the different sectors of the area, we recommend a longer stay. Lukula Selous boasts a diverse habitat ranging from open flood plains interspersed with dense riparian forests that border the Lukula, Luwegu and Chi rivers, to open savanna, which recedes to forested, rolling hills and steep ridges of exposed rock. A landscape seldom visited and unchanged by man, rich in wildlife and spectacular with nature.
Guests are true guests in an authentic luxury tented camp with great style. They are hosted by Anton and encouraged to make it their home throughout their stay.The camp has no permanent structures. It is a luxury, seasonal, tented camp, which is completely removed at the end of each season, leaving the area pristine.
The secluded campsite is built on the banks of the Luwegu River and spreads out amongst a large shady riverine forest characterised by acacia, tamarind, fig and sausage trees. Each spacious tent lies in cool shade with a beautiful view across the water to the broad white sand banks that profile the river. The sight and sound of hippo and plains game is a daily occurrence enjoyed from ones bed, from the canvas verandahs or whilst taking a piping hot shower.
The camp has only 4 spacious sleeping tents set along the riverbank. Each authentic and stylish tent possesses beautifully worked pieces of campaign furniture made from re-cycled hardwoods, brass, copper and weathered canvas, enhanced by carpets, cushions and colours brought inland from Zanzibar and afar. En suite facilities feature large open-air bathrooms with bucket showers, flush toilets, washbasins and vanity stands. Hot water is available upon request 24 hours a day. Each sleeping tent has large comfortable beds, luxurious linen, full-length mirrors and standing fans.
For more information please call Illona or Millie on 01285 650011.
