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Selous Game Reserve

TAILOR MADE SAFARI

Looking for an unforgettable safari adventure? Selous Game Reserve is the perfect destination! Spanning over 45,000 square kilometers, it’s Africa’s largest game reserve, offering an incredible array of wildlife. From the rare black rhinoceros to the elusive African wild dog, Selous is a true safari haven. But it’s not just the remarkable animals that set Selous apart – it’s also the vast, untouched wilderness that stretches across 50,000 square kilometers. With only a few lodges scattered throughout the park, you’ll feel like you have the place all to yourself.

One of the most thrilling experiences in Selous is witnessing a lion hunt. Unlike lions in other parts of East Africa, Selous lions have darker coats and hunt during the day, employing an opportunistic strategy. Besides lions, you’ll encounter thousands of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and antelope, especially during the dry season. Predators like lions, leopards, hyenas, and wild dogs are also common sightings.

Birdwatchers will love Selous, home to species like the Malagasy squacco heron, trumpeter hornbill, purple-crested turaco, and carmine bee-eater, among many others. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or a bird lover, Selous is an ideal destination.

For the best experience, visit during the dry season (June to February). The rainy season makes some areas inaccessible, and game drives can be difficult. But in the dry season, you’ll experience Selous at its peak.

Selous offers more than just game drives. You can take a boat ride on the Rufiji River to see crocodiles, hippos, and elephants, or enjoy a sunset view as buffalo and giraffes drink from the river. For something truly unique, try fly camping and spend the night under the stars, with only a mosquito net separating you from the wilderness. You can also take guided walking safaris with armed rangers.

Getting to Selous is easy with daily flights to nearby airstrips from Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Arusha, and other parks, or by the Tazara railway line.

We suggest staying at least three nights in Selous, but for a full experience with walking safaris and fly camping, extend your stay. A trip to Selous is an investment in wildlife and wilderness, and it will surely be an unforgettable adventure.