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    Selous River Camp, Selous Game Reserve

    Selous River Camp

    Hotel · Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

    Budget
    PlnrScore 78
    Best time
    Jun–Aug
    Health
    Malaria area: take prophylaxis
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    A more rustic and eco-friendly option located just outside the Mtemere Gate, offering comfortable tented rooms and a relaxed atmosphere. Focuses on responsible tourism and local community engagement.

    Why stay at Selous River Camp

    • Intimate: only 10 rooms
    • 47 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Pool or spa to rest between drives

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    10 (up to 20 guests)

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Eco credentials

    Solar powered, local employment, community projects

    Activities
    Game Drive, Bush Walk, Guided Walk, Boat Safari, Cultural Tour, Sundowner, Spa
    Amenities
    Pool, Spa, Dining, Bar
    Dietary options
    Vegetarian, vegan available

    Wildlife near this lodge

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

    543

    Species

    47

    Mammals

    194

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Nile Crocodile103 sightings
    • Maasai Giraffe102 sightings
    • Common Hippopotamus99 sightings
    • Impala87 sightings
    • Lion77 sightings
    • Yellow Baboon70 sightings
    • African Fish-Eagle61 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant59 sightings
    • White-fronted Bee-eater56 sightings
    • Greater Kudu52 sightings

    Best time to stay at Selous River Camp

    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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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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