Azura

A remote location in the Selous with ultimate luxury...

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Review

Azura is a permanent camp situated in the western part of the Selous - an area of peacefulness and tranquility contrasting against the sounds of the mighty Ruaha River. Sitting on the banks of the river, Azura and its 11 tents offers a remote location with ultimate luxury... and by luxury we really do mean luxury... with private plunge pools, air conditioning and private dining on the river banks!

Location

Whilst many camps are located on the Rufiji River, Azura Camp is sat on the banks of the mighty Ruaha River. Azura sits in a remote area in the western part of the Selous Game Reserve. Although it is not the best for game, such as the areas homing Siwandu, Impala and Manze, it is a stunning camp with a level of luxury that some only dream of!

Layout

As a permanent camp, Azura prides itself in its facilities and its luxury. The central lounge area is cosy, with comfortable sofas and a collection of books to get stuck into on a warm afternoon. The camp has a main swimming pool as well as each tent having their own plunge pool.

Rooms

The 12 spacious tented villas are the height of luxury, as they all have their own private plunge pools, decks and hammocks, butler-hosts and stunning accommodation. The tents are each ensuite and have flushing toilets, hot running water and an indoor and outdoor shower.

Activities

The Selous Game Reserve famously offers a range of safari experiences and Azura prides itself in offering these activities at a high standard. These include game drives in open sided Landrovers, walking safaris, boating, fishing and star gazing under the African sky.

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Feedback

The Azura safari was amazing and we would highly recommend it to anyone. We were a bit spoiled, being the only family in the camp, but the service and food were exceptional throughout our stay. Our game driver was very friendly and engaging with our entire family. He seemed to have the eyesight of an eagle and we saw quite a few animals even though we were there at the end of the safari season.

There were plenty of zebra, impala, and giraffe but we also had a few sightings of leopards, elephants, monkeys, baboons, and the wild dogs. The staff also made an extra effort to track the lions that had eluded us the first couple of days so that we were able to see them. It rained during the early evening of our night safari and the camp manager was honest about the potential lack of game but we managed to find a few hippos (out of water), a hyena, and a huge porcupine which even the drivers were excited to see. There was a lot of driving around to find the more rare animals though; I actually liked that it was a bit of a hunt but some people may prefer more guaranteed sightings.

As for the lodging, it was quite comfortable. The location on the river's edge was beautiful and peaceful, although at times also quite noisy due to the hippos. But again, I enjoyed the noise as it made me feel like I really was in the bush! I truly cannot think of any complaints regarding this part of our trip. The flies out on game drives were a major nuisance and the few large spiders that were ever-present in our cabin were a source of concern for my daughter (who is scared of them) but that was somewhat expected and nothing I would fault against the camp. Overall, I'd say we definitely had a 5-star experience at Azura.

- Angie and Kevin, March 2018 Rating:

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