Selous Game Reserve – The Soul of Africa

Welcome To Selous Game Reserve

🌍 Overview

Welcome to Selous Game Reserve, Africa’s largest and wildest protected area — now officially known as Nyerere National Park. Stretching across over 30,000 km², this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a vast land of untouched wilderness, winding rivers, and the timeless rhythm of nature.

Located in southern Tanzania, Selous (Nyerere) is a world apart from the northern safari circuit. Here, you don’t just watch nature — you feel it. The Rufiji River snakes through forests, lagoons, and open plains, attracting elephants, crocodiles, hippos, and countless bird species.

Named after the legendary explorer Frederick Selous, the park remains one of Africa’s most authentic safari destinations — raw, remote, and gloriously wild.

🦁 A Wild Paradise of Diversity

Selous is home to some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife, living freely in vast, untamed ecosystems. On your Selous safari, you’ll encounter:

• 🐘 Elephants wandering in great herds
• 🦁 Lions, leopards, and African wild dogs on the hunt
• 🐊 Hippos and crocodiles along the Rufiji River
• 🦒 Giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, and zebras roaming open plains
• 🐦 Over 440 bird species, from fish eagles to colorful bee-eaters

What makes Selous Game Reserve Tanzania truly magical is its wild balance — a place where predators, prey, rivers, and forests coexist in their purest form.

🚤 Top Things to Do in Selous Game Reserve

Every moment in Nyerere National Park feels cinematic — from misty river mornings to sunsets over endless plains. Here’s what to experience:

🛥️ Boat Safaris on the Rufiji River

Sail the lifeline of Selous — the Rufiji River. Watch elephants drink at the banks, hippos grunt beneath your boat, and crocodiles glide silently in golden waters.

🚙 Game Drives

Classic 4×4 game drives take you deep into Selous’ wilderness. From open savannahs to dense woodland, every corner reveals something new — lions on the prowl, herds of elephants, or rare African wild dogs.

🚶‍♂️ Walking Safaris

Step off the vehicle and walk with armed rangers for an authentic African safari experience. Smell the wild air, learn animal tracks, and connect with nature on a deeper level.

🎣 Fishing Excursions

Catch-and-release fishing on the Rufiji River offers an exciting twist to your adventure, especially for those seeking a peaceful yet thrilling moment in nature.

🌅 Fly-in Safaris from Zanzibar

Fly from Zanzibar to Selous for a seamless island-to-savannah adventure — the perfect blend of relaxation and wild exploration.

🏨 Where to Stay – Selous Lodges & Camps

From riverside camps to luxury lodges, Selous offers a range of stays that blend comfort with wilderness:

🐾 Rufiji River Camp

Set on the banks of the Rufiji, this iconic lodge offers open views of the water and daily visits from wildlife — a perfect balance of serenity and adventure.

🏕️ Selous Impala Camp

Stylish tents overlooking the river, ideal for intimate safaris and sunsets that paint the land gold.

🌿 Mivumo River Lodge (Serena Selous)

A luxurious riverside retreat offering fine dining, private plunge pools, and panoramic wilderness views.

🦓 Roho ya Selous (Asilia Africa)

Meaning “Heart of Selous,” this camp delivers the essence of luxury wilderness with expert-guided safaris and authentic African charm.

🦒 Beho Beho Camp

An elevated stone lodge offering sweeping views, personal service, and timeless safari elegance.

Whether you stay at Sand Rivers Selous, Azura Selous, or Africa Safari Camp Selous, you’ll find a home that connects luxury with the wild spirit of Tanzania.

💸 Selous Game Reserve Safari Prices

Prices depend on your lodge choice and season, but here’s a general guide:

• Park Fees (Non-Residents): Around $70 per adult/day
• Boat Safaris: From $50 per person
• Lodge Stays: From $350 to $1,000 per night (full board)
• Selous Safari from Zanzibar: Packages start around $900 for 2–3 days

Each fee supports the conservation of the Selous-Nyerere ecosystem, one of the largest protected wildlife corridors in Africa.

✈️ How to Get to Selous (Nyerere National Park)

Reaching Selous is easier than ever:

• ✈️ By Air: Daily flights from Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, or Arusha to Mtemere Airstrip.
• 🚗 By Road: A scenic 5–6 hour drive from Dar es Salaam via Morogoro or Kibiti.
• 🚤 By River: Some camps offer river transfers across the Rufiji for a unique arrival experience.

🐾 Selous vs. Nyerere – What’s the Difference?

In 2019, Selous Game Reserve was officially renamed Nyerere National Park in honor of Julius Nyerere, Tanzania’s founding father.
While the name changed, the essence remained — vast, wild, and deeply African.

Today, visitors still refer to it as Selous Game Reserve out of tradition, but its protection and management under TANAPA make it part of Tanzania’s premier national park system.

🌿 Why Visit Selous Game Reserve?

Because Selous is Africa as it once was — vast, untamed, and alive with primal beauty.
It’s where the wild whispers through the grass, and every sunrise feels like the first dawn on Earth.

This is not a zoo safari. This is the real Africa — deep, raw, and unforgettable.

💚 Call to Action: Discover the Soul of the South

Let Boma Discoveries take you beyond the ordinary.

✨ Fly from Zanzibar to Selous, drift on the Rufiji River, and witness the land that still beats to the rhythm of the wild.

🦁 Book your Selous Safari now — and rediscover freedom in Tanzania’s wild south.

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