Beho Beho
The first camp in the Northern sector of the Selous game reserve
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Beho Beho is known as ‘wansalishi,’ which translates to ‘the pioneer’ in Swahili. The first camp in the Selous game reserve’s northern sector, its stone cottages perched on Kipalala Hill offer panoramic views of the Rufiji River flood plain. As the crow flies, the camp is 145 miles south-west of Dar es Salaam and 3 miles from the grave of Frederick Courteney Selous.
Beho Beho has 8 spacious Bandas (stone built and palm thatched cottages) furnished with king-sized beds, Zanzibari day beds, writing desks, and comfortable ‘suite’ furniture. The banda’s front is completely open and extends onto a large verandah. The banda can be closed for the night 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.
The Main House is furnished in the style of a private house, with comfortable seating and dining areas, and the most noticeable feature is the lack of walls. A full-sized billiards table, the Eagle’s nest for private dining, and plenty of cosy nooks are all shaded and protected by a massive palm thatched roof. Meals are a mobile feast that are not limited to the formal dining room. There are several lookouts where breakfast and lunch are served, as well as areas where you can dine under the stars. Bush Longer safaris can also include breakfast and picnics.
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