Selous Lodges

Selous Lodges

Experience The Very Best Of Tanzania's Selous Game Reserve With Our Portfolio Of Safari Lodges And Camps

The Selous Game Reserve (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) is an absolute massive reserve in the south of Tanzania that sprawls out over 50 000 km². To offer some perspective on the size. To put that into perspective, the Game Reserve is larger than Switzerland (41,285 km²).

The Selous (now the Nyerere National Park) offers spectacular scenery and wildlife, including; lion, leopard, elephant, black rhino, buffalo (the "Big 5"), wild dog, hippo, crocodile, and numerous species of plains game. Over 400 species have been recorded for birders, with summer being the best period to spot all those migrant species.

Depending on where one is staying within the reserve, game drives, walking, fishing, boating, and dedicated photographic safaris are available. It is worth bearing in mind that due to the pure size of the Game Reserve, safari activities differ dramatically depending on which area you will be staying in. For a truly inspiring Selous safari option, look at spending at least three nights in two different regions of the reserve, depending on time and budget.

We've put together a list of the finest Selous lodges and safari camps in different areas of the reserve and surrounding concessions, all of which provide exceptional wildlife encounters. As a general guideline, safari lodges and camps in the Selous are smaller and more remote than any other destination within Tanzania, with the bonus that all lodging choices provide a more intimate and private safari experience. The lodge and camp options in the portfolio below are most suitable for romantics, honeymooners, couples, and photographers alike. There are a few options that are suitable for families; however, keep in mind that malaria is present in the area, and most camps are unfenced (wildlife does wander through the camps). Just as a side note, because of the Selous (Nyerere National Park) remoteness, most transfers to the individual lodges and safari camps are by light aircraft; transfers by road are generally considered too long.

The size of the below Tanzania lodges portfolio will increase over time as we include exciting accommodation options that will only add value to your Tanzania Safari itinerary.

If you're looking for an amazing safari experience with plenty of wildlife encounters, the Selous Game Reserve is the place to go! This massive reserve in southern Tanzania offers a variety of safari activities depending on which area you stay in, and all lodges and camps are intimate and provide a more private safari experience. The Selous is an excellent destination for couples, honeymooners, photographers, and nature-lovers alike.

Book your stay at a Selous lodge or camp today and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime!

The Best Lodges In The Selous Game Reserve

  • Selous Serena Camp

    Rates on Request

    Selous Serena Camp in the the Selous Game Reserve offers guests 12 tented suites that is perfect for couples and families with older children. The Camp with 360-degree views over the surrounding bush teaming with birdlife and wildlife is ideal for those wanting to experience this truly wildlife region of Tanzania.

  • Sand Rivers Selous

    From US$ 760.00 pp

    Sand Rivers Selous on the banks of the Rufiji River in one of Africa's largest reserves offers a blend of classic safari elegance and that rugged bush adventure feel. A small and intimate camp with just 8 rooms and suites and more activities that one can shake a stick at.

  • Roho ya Selous

    From US$ 776.00 pp

    Roho ya Selous tented safari camp is located in a prime hotspot for both wildlife and birdlife in Tanzania's famed and remote Selous Game Reserve. Roho ya Selous is the ideal option for those seeking out a small and intimate safari camp far away from humanity.

  • Siwandu Camp

    From US$ 795.00 pp

    Siwandu Camp is spread along the lake shore, is designed to blend in with the spectacular natural scenery in what is one of the most photogenic areas, each of the 9 safari tents sits atop its own raised timber platform.

  • Beho Beho Camp

    From US$ 1 250.00 pp

    Beho Beho was the first accommodation camp to be sited in the reserve, not on the banks, or the flood plains of the mighty Rufiji River, but in the cooler highlands so as to enjoy the 'cooling breezes' from which its name derives.

  • Selous Impala Camp

    From US$ 575.00 pp

    Situated on a wooded stretch of the stunning Rufiji River in the Selous Game Reserve, the camp was set up by old east Africa hand Gillie Zanacchi as a retreat where he could take his friends to enjoy the animals and the bush.

  • Mivumo River Lodge

    Rates on Request

    The Lodge accommodation comprises 12 superior rooms decorated in an elegant African style of a bygone era incorporating local materials from the region, within Africa's largest game reserve and a proclaimed world heritage site.
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