Selous River Camp - Selous Game Reserve
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.
- Location
- Selous Game Reserve, Southern Tanzania Wilderness, Tanzania, East Africa
- Type
- hotel
- Coordinates
- -7.700000, 38.200000
- Price range
- budget
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.selousrivercamp.com/
- Activities
- Game Drive, Bush Walk, Guided Walk, Boat Safari, Cultural Tour, Sundowner, Spa
- Amenities
- Pool, Spa, Dining, Bar
- Capacity
- 20 guests
- Rooms
- 10
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan available
- Child-friendly
- Yes
- Pool/Spa
- Available
PlnrScore: 75/100
Community
maasai
Wildlife Near This Lodge
543 species observed within 20 km, 47 mammals, 194 birds.
- Nile Crocodile (Reptilia, 103 observations)
- Maasai Giraffe (Mammalia, 102 observations)
- Common Hippopotamus (Mammalia, 99 observations)
- Impala (Mammalia, 87 observations)
- Lion (Mammalia, 77 observations)
- Yellow Baboon (Mammalia, 70 observations)
- African Fish-Eagle (Aves, 61 observations)
- African Savanna Elephant (Mammalia, 59 observations)
- White-fronted Bee-eater (Aves, 56 observations)
- Greater Kudu (Mammalia, 52 observations)
Best Time to Visit Selous River Camp
The best months to visit Selous River Camp are May, June, July, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Good, temperature 24.37°C, rainfall 234.3mm, sunshine 8.3 hrs, humidity 84.2%
- February: Good, temperature 24.46°C, rainfall 139.6mm, sunshine 8.7 hrs, humidity 84.8%
- March: Good, temperature 24.2°C, rainfall 167.4mm, sunshine 9 hrs, humidity 85.1%
- April: Good, temperature 23.21°C, rainfall 157.7mm, sunshine 9 hrs, humidity 86.2%
- May: Great, temperature 23.24°C, rainfall 35mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 70.5%
- June: Great, temperature 22.89°C, rainfall 7.8mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 61%
- July: Great, temperature 22.5°C, rainfall 6.3mm, sunshine 10 hrs, humidity 60.5%
- August: Great, temperature 22.88°C, rainfall 9.6mm, sunshine 10.1 hrs, humidity 65.6%
- September: Great, temperature 23.51°C, rainfall 13mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 68%
- October: Great, temperature 24.35°C, rainfall 37mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 70.9%
- November: Great, temperature 24.97°C, rainfall 64.1mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 74.5%
- December: Great, temperature 24.98°C, rainfall 109.2mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 78.5%
Other Safari Lodges in Selous Game Reserve
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- Idodi-Pawaga Wildlife Management Area
- Kiguruvumi Forest
- Kilombero Game Reserve
- Kitulo National Park
- Kizigo Game Reserve
- Lukwika Game Reserve
- Lunda-Nkwambi Game Control Area
- Mikumi National Park
- Muhesi Game Reserve
- Ngarambe-Tapika Community Widlife Management Area
- Niassa Bloco A
- Nyerere National Park
- Ruaha National Park
- Rungwa Game Reserve