Selous has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site for over 40 years! It’s a great place to go on safari, as it’s home to a large number of wild animals: lions, leopards, crocodiles and black rhinos. The great advantage of the Selous Reserve, like the other parks and reserves in southern Tanzania, is that it is absolutely peaceful. On a safari in this vast wilderness, you’re sure to find yourself alone and enjoy an experience that’s unique in East Africa.
There are many predators:
But also a good number of prey animals!
And many birds :
The Selous National Park is crossed by the Rufiji River, which feeds numerous lakes, canals, lagoons and swamps. There is dense vegetation, with almost 2,150 plant species, forests, large grasslands, savannah and mountain ranges.
Looking for your next big adventure? Take a guided safari to one of Tanzania’s most impressive game reserves: the Selous Game Reserve! Famous for its abundance of mammals, birds and amphibians, the nature reserve also boasts a multitude of plant species. It is one of Africa’s richest environments in terms of biodiversity. There are acacias, baobabs and other large plants typical of the savannah. Enough to delight botanists!
May to October is the dry season. The dry season also means a gathering of animals around waterholes. So this is the best time to see the wildlife. For lovers of flora, we recommend the start of the rainy season in November and December. The landscape is less dry and the greenery is back to its splendour. That doesn’t mean you can’t see the wildlife, which is more scattered but still very much present in the park!
The period from January to May is less interesting, as the park is virtually impassable until March, and the regular downpours mean that the flora is too dense to easily observe the animals.
To get to the Selous Reserve, we advise you to land directly at Dar Es Salaam airport and then make the journey by 4×4. This route takes around 5 hours. We often shorten the journey by stopping off at Mikumi National Park.
A safari in the Selous Reserve costs around $75 per adult per day.
Numerous lodges are located in and around the Selous Reserve. Some of them offer particularly attractive spots for observing wildlife. The advantage is that prices are more affordable than in the parks of northern Tanzania. Discover our selection of partner lodges.
One of the highlights of the reserve is the opportunity to take a boat safari along the Rufiji River. Bushwalking is also possible and very enjoyable. Set off on an adventure!
