Boat safari in the Selous Game Reserve

Journey to Tanzania for an activity filled exploration of the lesser visited Selous Game Reserve. This hidden gem in the south is ideal for intrepid families, due to its offering of immersive safari activities. After an exhilarating wildlife experience, fly over to the island of Zanzibar and delve into the enthralling culture of Stone Town, before sinking into serenity in a luxury retreat for five nights, with doses of adventure along the way.

Sand Rivers is situated in the northern part of the Selous Game Reserve which is one of the largest protected wildlife areas in Africa. Sand Rivers offers stylish, luxurious safari accommodation on the banks of the Rufiji River.

High on the Mwagusi escarpment in Ruaha National Park, Ikuka Safari Camp is an intimate, secluded camp with just six tents under thatched roofs. With uninterrupted views across the savannah, Ikuka offers the quintessential African wilderness experience.

Kigelia is a hard-to-beat luxury bush camp experience in unspoilt Africa, far from the madding crowds. Ruaha is a true African wilderness. Home to incredible wildlife and the perfect national park to visit in combination with the Selous Game Reserve.

Jongomero is a small luxury tented camp in the remote and little visited Ruaha National Park, in Tanzania. With just eight tented suites, Jongomero is perfect for those seeking the true African wilderness experience without compromising on comfort.

Jabali Ridge is a stylish luxury safari lodge in Ruaha National Park. This gem of a park in southern Tanzania is home to prolific wildlife including plentiful big cats, and Jabali Ridge has some of Tanzania's best safari guides.

Kiba Point is a small and intimate private camp in the Selous on the banks of the Rufiji river. This authentic safari camp, run by Nomad Tanzania, offers a real bush experience and thrilling adventure for up to eight guests on an exclusive basis.

Combining the wild adventure of an authentic safari experience with a stay in one of just three luxurious suites, Kichaka Zumbua offers a truly memorable experience in the remote, game-rich wilderness of Ruaha National Park.

Siwandu, formerly Selous Safari Camp, is a luxury tented camp located on the banks of Lake Nzerakera in the most prolific game viewing area of the Selous Game Reserve in Southern Tanzania. The tented accommodation is authentic and beautifully designed.

Roho ya Selous is situated in the very heart of the magnificent Selous game reserve. Perched on a hill overlooking the water, this small tented camp is the perfect place to spend a few days and discover the wonderful wildlife and contrasting landscapes.

There's nothing quite like the exhilaration of a walking safari and Ruaha National Park is a prime spot for exploring on foot.

Spend your days in Ruaha searching for their resident big cats - lions lounging in the sun on the rocky kopjes, cheetah stalking their prey through the grassy savannah and a leopard lurking in the boughs of a tree.

While in the main the Selous Game Reserve is an arid area, certain sections are blessed by the permanent waters of the Rufiji River and the northern lakes. These water sources are home to great volumes of catfish, and the fierce fighting tiger fish.

Sunsets on the Rufiji River are some of the most spectacular we have ever witnessed!

Follow your guide on foot as you explore the Selous, focussing on the smaller details that make up the ecosystem which you often miss on a game drive.