Nyerere National Park · Tanzania

Laba Siwandu

Water-Safari Wilderness on Lake Nzerakera

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The Lodge

Laba Siwandu

Laba Siwandu enjoys an exceptional location on the banks of Lake Nzerakera, in the vast wilderness of Nyerere National Park — the immense reserve carved from the former Selous. This is one of Tanzania's great water-safari destinations, where the Rufiji river system and its lakes add a different dimension to the classic game drive.

The signature experience is a boat safari amid a ballet of hippos, with crocodiles basking on the banks and extraordinary birdlife along the water's edge. Combine it with game drives and walking safaris through palm-fringed channels and open woodland for a richly varied stay, well off the beaten track.

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This camp is offered on a tailor-made basis. Tell us your dates and a Vencha specialist will craft your stay — or a whole safari built around Laba Siwandu — and reply within 24 hours with a personal quote. Expert planning, not sales pressure.

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Rooms & Suites

Accommodations

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Tented Suite
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A spacious lakeside tented suite with en-suite bathroom and a private deck overlooking Lake Nzerakera — fall asleep to the call of hippos and wake to birdsong o

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Dining
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Dining

Dining looks out over the lake — relaxed meals on the deck, sundowners as the hippos call, and convivial dinners under the stars, with fresh, generous menus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

On the shores of Lake Nzerakera in Nyerere National Park (formerly part of the Selous Game Reserve), in southern Tanzania.
A boat safari among hippos and crocodiles, with superb birdlife — a water-based safari that complements game drives and walking safaris.
The dry season, roughly June to October, offers concentrated wildlife and excellent conditions on the water.
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Tell us your dates and a specialist will craft your stay — or a whole safari featuring Laba Siwandu — and reply within 24 hours. Expert planning, not sales pressure.

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