Selous Game Reserve – Morogoro, Tanzania
Welcome to Selous Game Reserve – Africa’s Largest and Wildest Wilderness
Spanning an immense 50,000 square kilometers, the Selous Game Reserve is not only Africa’s largest protected wildlife area but also one of its most pristine and scenic safari destinations. Established over a century ago, this vast landscape remains relatively untouched by human impact, offering an authentic and uncrowded experience for those seeking the soul of wild Africa.
The Selous is renowned for its diversity of safari activities—from classic game drives and guided walking safaris to unforgettable boating excursions along the Rufiji River and thrilling fly-camping under the stars. This variety makes it an ideal destination for families, honeymooners, and adventurers alike.
During the dry season (July to November), the northern reaches of the reserve come alive as wildlife gathers around the Rufiji’s channels and lagoons. Here, you’ll witness stunning concentrations of elephants, buffalo, and lions, while the Selous’ status as a critical stronghold for the endangered African wild dog adds a unique and powerful dimension to your safari.
📍 Discover the untamed beauty of Selous—where adventure meets conservation.
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About Selous Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve is Africa’s largest game reserve and one of favourite game viewing areas in Africa. Covering 50,000 square kilometres, is amongst the largest protected areas in Africa and is relatively undisturbed by human impact
Africa’s largest and oldest game reserve is one of its most scenic wildlife destinations; the Selous is utterly beautiful. The beauty of the park is matched by the quality of a safari here; boating, walking and fly camping compliment standard game driving in thriving wildlife areas. This is an outrageously good safari park and an essential component of any southern circuit itinerary.
The Selous is a superb safari destination for both family safaris and African honeymoons, all the better for the ease of getting there and the lack of crowds. The park has the widest diversity of safari activities in the country, offering the boating safaris as well as standard game drives, walking safaris and legendary fly camping trips.
The Northern section of Selous is home to a network of channels and lagoons that run off the Rufiji River. This lush landscape provides a water supply for the region’s game and towards the end of the dry season the concentration of animals around these water sources is phenomenal. It is here, around the river and lakes, that the majority of the camps are based; successfully relying on the animal’s need for water to provide game viewing areas. Selous is in its peak season from July through to the middle of November – this when the dry season is raging and all the game homes in on the few permanent water sources.
The sheer volume of game in the Selous is outstanding with statistics putting most parks in Africa to shame. Elephant, buffalo and lion are ‘arguably’ found in no greater numbers year round anywhere on the planet. But it is the Selous’ reputation as the last true stronghold for African wild dog that draws the enthusiasts.