Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Hot green-season conditions, with wildlife more dispersed than in the dry months.
Hot green-season conditions, with wildlife more dispersed than in the dry months.
LABA SIWANDU
Nyerere (Selous), Tanzania · National park
Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Tented camp
Luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
Photo: Laba Laba · Source ↗
Full board+ (FB+)
Three meals daily, Drinks except Champagne and 6 more
13 tents
Tented Suite
By air
1 hr from Mtemere Airstrip
Wi-Fi in rooms
Power around the clock
From about A$1,150
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About LABA SIWANDU
Laba Siwandu sits beside Lake Nzerakera in Tanzania’s Nyerere National Park. Its 13 tented suites have thatched roofs, private wooden decks, copper bathtubs and open-air showers. Days combine private game drives with boat safaris or guided walks, bringing different perspectives on the lakeside wildlife. Two swimming pools and a gym offer a change of pace between outings, while meals can include a pontoon lunch on the lake. The standard package covers meals, drinks except Champagne, laundry and scheduled Mtemere airstrip transfers. Park and concession fees are extra.
“We love the choice of exploring by boat, on foot and by private vehicle, then returning to a lakeside deck. A strong fit for travellers who want variety without changing camps.”
Best for
LeisureRepeat safari-goersBirdersGroups
Known for
What you can expect to see
ElephantHippoLionWild dogBirdlifeBuffalo
Boat safaris on Lake Nzerakera complement private game drives in a park home to hippos, elephants, lions and wild dogs.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Special offer: Stay 4, pay 3; stay 7, pay 5; or stay 10, pay 7 during November to 19 December 2026 and 1 February to 14 March 2027. Park and other third-party fees apply on free nights. Offers can combine Siwandu and Jongomero; free nights are allocated between camps under the offer rules.
Included
- Three meals daily
- Drinks except Champagne
- Filtered drinking water
- Laundry excluding underwear
- Scheduled Mtemere airstrip transfers
- Two daily safari activities
- One pontoon boat lunch cruise
- Catch-and-release fishing
- Boat safaris
- Walking safaris
- Game drives
Not included
- Park fees
- Concession fees
- Flights
- Gratuities
Park and concession fees, flights, medical evacuation insurance and transfers beyond Mtemere Airstrip are extra. Gratuities are discretionary.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Champagne is extra. Activity park fees are USD 55 per person for walking safaris, USD 24 for boat safaris or a pontoon lunch, and USD 30 for fishing.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Library
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Public WiFi
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- Tea and coffee
- Private deck
- Safe
- In-room WiFi
- Ceiling fan
- Outdoor shower
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Tented Suite13 at camp · An extra bed can be added for a child. · Private deck, Copper bathtub, Outdoor shower, Safe, In-room WiFi, Ceiling fan, Filtered water
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Mtemere Airstrip
- 1 hr transfer
- LABA SIWANDU
- How you arrive
- By air · 1 hr from Mtemere Airstrip
- Transfers
- The drive from Mtemere Airstrip takes about one hour. Scheduled transfers between the airstrip and camp are included.
- Luggage
- 15 kg per person
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Accepted currencies
- USD, TZS, EUR, GBP
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Power around the clock
- Malaria
- Malaria area. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Closed
- May: Closed
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Green season
- Closed
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Hot green-season conditions, with wildlife more dispersed than in the dry months.
Hot green-season conditions, with wildlife more dispersed than in the dry months.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Hot conditions early in the month; closed from 15 March to 31 May.
Hot conditions early in the month; closed from 15 March to 31 May.
Apr
ClosedWildlife: Closed throughout the month.
Closed throughout the month.
May
ClosedWildlife: Closed throughout the month.
Closed throughout the month.
Jun
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry, warm conditions and thinning vegetation concentrate wildlife around water.
Dry, warm conditions and thinning vegetation concentrate wildlife around water.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry, warm conditions and thinning vegetation concentrate wildlife around water.
Dry, warm conditions and thinning vegetation concentrate wildlife around water.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry, warm conditions and thinning vegetation concentrate wildlife around water.
Dry, warm conditions and thinning vegetation concentrate wildlife around water.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry, warm conditions and thinning vegetation concentrate wildlife around water.
Dry, warm conditions and thinning vegetation concentrate wildlife around water.
Oct
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry, warm conditions and thinning vegetation concentrate wildlife around water.
Dry, warm conditions and thinning vegetation concentrate wildlife around water.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: Short rains bring fresh growth and birdlife; wildlife sightings remain good around water.
Short rains bring fresh growth and birdlife; wildlife sightings remain good around water.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Short rains bring fresh growth and birdlife; wildlife sightings remain good around water.
Short rains bring fresh growth and birdlife; wildlife sightings remain good around water.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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