Selous Wilderness Camp

The Selous is probably Africa’s least known and wildest protected area, rich in game and varied habitat. Visitors of Selous experience unique game viewing away from the maddening crowds, off the beaten track. With its associated wetlands, lakes and swamps, this is one of the most outstanding ecological systems in the whole of Eastern Africa. Due to this unique ecosystem the Selous Game Reserve was designated as a World Heritage site. Safaris can be made here from three distinctively different perspectives – on foot, by boat or by vehicle.

Selous Wilderness Camp is set along the palm-fringed edges of the wide, meandering Rufiji River, just minutes away from the Selous game reserve. The camp offers 7 spacious semi-luxury tents, with stylish furniture, and a private veranda overlooking the meandering river. Being only a small camp, Selous Wilderness Camp offers intimacy and exclusivity to the guests.

The service and hospitality from the experienced staff, combined with the spectacular isolated setting on the banks of the Rufiji River, makes staying here a once in a lifetime wilderness experience.

Selous Wilderness Camp at a glance . . .

• The camp is set on a secluded island, on the banks of the Rufiji River
• 7 spacious semi-luxury tents under expansive makuti thatch structure,
traditionally styled with open air shower and equipped with a fan
• 2 honeymoon tents with outside bath
• Each tent has a private veranda with view over the Rufiji River
• Attached bathrooms with open air shower, flush toilet, hand wash basin,
towels, soap, and bottled water
• The distance between tents is 20 meters, ensuring privacy and exclusivity
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant, bar and lounge area under traditional makuti thatch,
with a mixture of solid wooden furniture and leather sofas
• Battery charging facilities available
• Activities: boat safaris, guided walking safaris, sundowners on the bank of the river,
game drives in the park (half or full-day options available, sharing with in house guests)
• Access: 30 minutes from Mtemere Air Strip. From here it takes 10 minutes
by road and a scenic boat ride crossing the Rufiji River.
• 24 hr power (inverter, generator and batteries)