Lake Manze Camp; Safari Camp in the Selous Game Reserve

Lake Manze Camp

A fabulous, no frills small tented camp on the banks of Lake Manze in the Selous Game Reserve

Lake Manze Camp – The Facts

Lake Manze Camp - The Detail

Situated on the banks of Lake Manze, Lake Manze Camp is a tented authentic safari camp that rests under a beautiful shady canopy of vast Doum Palms and Terminalia trees. The twelve tents are spacious and well spread out with good views out over the lake in front. Each tent has an en suite bathroom with flush toilet and hot shower and is furnished with twin or double beds with a comfortable veranda to watch the animals passing by.

Designed with the intention of being a rustic camp that focuses on safari as opposed to luxury, Manze’s communal area is simply a large thatched roof over a sand floor scattered with armchairs and sofas that make up the lounge, the dining area and the bar. Simplicity is the key – there is not even any electricity in camp, just kerosene lamps that are placed on the sand and raised up into the thatch roof.

The fact that the camp is situated on an elephant walkway means that game is always around and the Lake Manze area is regarded as one of the richest areas for game in the entire Selous, both in the dry and wet season. Manze offers all the activities that the Selous can offer…walking safari, boating, game drives. However the camps cannot operate fly camping

Lake Manze Camp - Our View

A simply stunning, excellent value, real safari camp. Manze is all about the simplicity of safari and the beauty of being in a safari camp in an absolutely prime location. The lack of electricity is deliberate and subsequently the charm and character is undeniable. For those of us wanting a luxury safari camp for a honeymoon then Manze is not for them, but if safari is what you are after (and maybe budget is somewhat tighter) then this camp offers an experience safari connoisseurs search for….and also, we believe, the best value in the whole country! Not many places in Africa get you this close to game (elephants are always in camp due to the fruit in the Doum palms). Overall, an exceptionally rare little gem….we absolutely love it!