Mivumo River Lodge

Stunning location on the banks of Steigler's Gorge

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Review

Perched on the slopes of Steigler’s gorge, overlooking the Rufiji River, Mivumo is a well priced option for those that like their creature comforts with air-conditioning and plunge pools for each room. While it could be argued that the camp is on the edge of the less game populated to the west of the park, it is still a great location for those that are wanting to soak up the atmosphere of the park in luxury.

Location

Off to the west of the park, near Sumbazi airstrip, the camp certainly one of the most impressive locations of all of the properties in the park, right at the entrance to Steigler’s Gorge. As mentioned in the introductory paragraph above, this area is only really starting to become known for its game sightings although we have always had reasonable game here.

Layout

Staggered along the steep sides of the gorge, this is not a camp for those that are wanting to reduce their walking. With all of the rooms having access to the stunning views, it has meant that the rooms are spread out quite far along the gorge and so the end rooms can be quite a walk from the main area. That being said, the view is definitely the greatest feature of the property and so it makes sense to have laid it out as such.

Rooms

The rooms definitely tick all of the boxes for us, great views, air-conditioning (if you want it), plunge pools and privacy. With this small lodge being part of the Serena Hotel chain there are a few additions that we found a bit strange such as telephones and a lounge area without views, but these are small glitches in what are well thought out rooms generally.

Activities

As with the other properties in the park, Mivumo offers walking, boating and game driving. On the whole the guiding is good if not quite up to the standard of some of the other properties in the park but, for us, this is not really the reason to head here anyway.

Feedback

We had an unforgettable experience which was made even better by all the people we met. Everyone was extremely helpful and kind. Mivumo River Lodge was outstanding, the location and service was incredible and the personal attention by all the staff was really special and made us not want to leave.

Luke and Kelly, August 2018
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Mivumo River Lodge was a taste of paradise on all fronts, to run a lodge in a remote location offering the comprehensive experiences that they do is remarkable. Nixon and his staff offer a level of service that I have rarely experienced in some very well known 5 star hotels, his chef does an amazing job, the quality and selection of food that we were offered was outstanding. Syed, our guide for the 5 days, met us at the airstrip when we arrived and was with us every time we ventured out of the lodge, he managed our daily adventures in an un-intrusive manner but made sure that we experienced all that was on offer. River, walking and all day safaris were arranged and conducted in a casual but professional manner, one of the highlights of my sons holiday was catching a large catfish from a sandbank which 20 minutes earlier had been a sunbathing spot for a number of large crocodiles. The vigilance and attention to our wellbeing by the staff and especially Syed ensured that we felt safe at all times, we were always eager to go along with his suggestions and it was difficult to say goodbye when he waved us off at the airstrip on our final day.

Steve and Family, August 2014
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