Sand Rivers Selous

Luxury Lodge · Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Ultra luxury

PlnrScore 47

Best time: Jun–Aug
Health: Malaria area: take prophylaxis

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An iconic luxury lodge by Nomad Tanzania, boasting a stunning location overlooking the Rufiji River. It offers a blend of traditional safari activities with unique river experiences, focusing on exclusivity and exceptional guiding.

Why stay at Sand Rivers Selous

Intimate: only 8 rooms
Night drives offered
Pool or spa to rest between drives

Rooms & inclusions

Rooms

8 (up to 16 guests)

Night drives

Offered

Children

Welcome

Pool / spa

Yes

WiFi

Available

Eco credentials

Conservation-focused, community support

Dietary options: Vegetarian, vegan, halal available

Wildlife near this lodge

Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

Species

Mammals

Birds

Most observed

Common Hippopotamus3 sightings
Yellow-billed Stork1 sightings

Best time to stay at Sand Rivers Selous

Best months:

June

July

August

Jan

Fair24°C234mm

Feb

Good24°C140mm

Mar

Fair24°C167mm

Apr

Fair23°C158mm

May

Great23°C35mm

Jun

Excellent23°C8mm

Jul

Excellent23°C6mm

Aug

Excellent23°C10mm

Sep

Excellent24°C13mm

Oct

Great24°C37mm

Nov

Great25°C64mm

Dec

Good25°C109mm

Great (4-5)

Good (3)

Poor (1-2)

Best month

Map & getting there

Nearest airport

Madaba Airport (TZ-0086)

40 km from the park

International airport

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

225 km from the park

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