Nje ya Selous: On the banks of the great Rufiji

Above: The rare African Wild Dog in the newly created Nyerere National Park carved out of Selous Game Reserve, southern Tanzania. Copyright Rupi Mangat

Published: The East African 11 – 17 January 2019

On the banks of the great Rufiji, the earth-brown river flows past little isles and sand banks on her way to the Indian Ocean. It’s overcast during the December dipole with a light rain but the views from the secluded camp on the Rufiji are to die for.

“I like to do the areas that no one does,” states Leina Lemomo showing off the grand space. “And l’m the first African woman to start a mobile camp in Selous.”

Leina Lemomo of Nje ya Selous camp by thebanks of Rufiji River, Selous Tanzania. Copyright Rupi Mangat (800x800)
Leina Lemomo of Nje ya Selous camp by thebanks of Rufiji River, Selous Tanzania. Copyright Rupi Mangat

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