Beho Beho, Selous Game Reserve

Beho Beho Safari Camp - Selous Game Reserve

Beho Beho is known as wansalishi which means when translated from the Swahili the pioneer. The first camp in the Northern sector of the Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania. Its stone cottages, perched on Kipalala Hill, offer panoramic  views over the Rufiji river flood plain. 145 miles south west of Dar es Salaam.

The hillside location of Beho Beho enjoys cooling breezes most afternoons.

Camp Description

Furnished in the style of a private house with comfortable seating and dining areas the most noticeable thing is that there are few walls. Shaded and protected by a huge palm thatched roof there is also a full sized billiards table, the Eagles nest for private dining and lots of cosy nooks. Meals are a moveable feast and are not confined to the formal dining area. There are several lookouts where breakfast and lunch are served and of course areas for dining under the stars. Bush Breakfasts and picnics are also arranged for longer safaris.

Accommodation 

Beho Beho has 8 individual very spacious Bandas, (stone built and palm thatched cottages) furnished with king-sized beds, Zanzibari day beds, writing desks and comfortable suite furniture. The front of the banda is totally open and extends on to a spacious verandah. The banda can be secured for the night with tented curtains or left open as desired.

Each banda has a separate dressing room leading into an en suite bathroom with twin basins, high flush WC and an open air shower.

Game Viewing

Activities

Safaris in the Selous game reserve must be accompanied by an armed game Scout.

Game Drive - These are in our special adapted 4WD vehicles which offer raised seating for better game viewing. Game drives are best taken  early in the morning or at dusk.

Walking - The wilderness of Africa will be yours as you walk through the bush in the vicinity of Beho Beho. Many  different tracks can be followed with either a circular walk returning to the camp or a pre-arranged location can be made for you to be collected by a safari vehicle.

Boat- After a short Game drive you will arrive at Lake Tagalala for your boating safari. The lake is surrounded by a number of natural springs which attracts amazing birdlife as well as a large Hippo and crocodile population. After a bush breakfast a short walk takes you to the hot sulphur springs, Maji Moto where you swim in the deep natural pools before returning to Beho Beho.

Camp Facts

Age Restrictions

Children are permitted to stay only on  permission of the directors, but it is felt that this type of camp is not really suitable for small children.

Communications

Beho Beho is in daily radio contact with  Dar es Salaam and messages can be relayed to and from Beho Beho via the hotel.

Private Groups & Conferences

Beho Beho is an ideal location for small residential conferences, seminars and presentations. Private groups are also welcomed and special arrangements can be made for individual requirements.

Climate & Clothing

The Selous Game reserve is situated between 8 and 10 south of the Equator, so it enjoys very warm sunny days and warm evenings. For most of the year the lightest and most comfortable clothing is recommended, preferably of natural fibre. The heat is dry and the sun can be fierce, so long sleeves are recommended for safaris. A sun hat or bush hat is an essential item on safari.

Sometimes in the evenings the drop in temperature may require a light sweater to be worn.In the rainy season, Nov/Dec and April/May there is heavy rainfall during part  of the day. 

Beho Beho is closed from 1st April to 15 June each year

Extras Payment

Curios and or imported drinks will be billed to the guest and settled on check out. If guests feel that they want to tip, our recommended tipping schedule is as follows:
Guides - US$5.00 per person per day
General Camp Staff - US$3.00 per person per day
Specialist Guides (if applicable) - US$10.00 per person per day
(This is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards)

Pricing

Please contact us for current rates:

Suggested Daily Activity Schedule

Please contact us for suggested itineraries.

How to get there

Road - Beho Beho is accessible by road with 4WD vehicles only, from either the northern gate and regional park HQ of Matambwe (70kms - 2 hrs) or the western gate of Mtemere (110 km - 3 hours).

Plane - By plane from Dar es Salaam, Beho Beho airstrip is within 1km from the camp on a raised plateau  bordered with trenches from the first World War. The flight time is approximately 1 hour.

Train - By scheduled train you can reach Beho Beho from Fuga station, which is a 1 hour game drive through the plains and dry rivers found in the area. The train takes 4/5 hours  along the Tazara railway line, which is the Northern boundary to the Selous.

Sun Safaris can arrange all transfers.

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Selous Game Reserve