Selous Wilderness Camp

Enjoy the freedom of untamed wilderness

Your safari in Tanzania will bring you undoubtedly to the Nyerere National Park, formerly Selous Game Reserve and we at Selous Wilderness Camp ensure that you become part of it and enjoy the freedom of untamed natural surroundings, the electrifying roar of a lion. Situated on the banks of the mighty Rufiji River, the Camp provide guests with tranquil lounging and dining areas, 5 authentic safari tents and 2 family tents offer spacious and unexpected refined accommodation. Designed to mirror the natural surroundings of Rufiji River. 

Accommodation

The name says it all,  a camp in the middle of the wilderness equiped with 7 suited tents and lots of enjoyable facilities to have the full bush experience.

Activities

Enjoy game drives with professional field guides, bush walks, boat safari's or even a night under the stars in our new fly camp.  

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Find yourself for a moment in Selous Wilderness Camp to explore the camp and see it's surroundings. Once you are there you will hear the sounds of the bush and become one with nature.

Nyerere National Park

Nyerere National Park

At 30,893 square kilometers, the vast Nyerere National Park is Africa's largest stand alone National Park and one of the largest in the world. The park is located in south Eastern Tanzania, roughly 230 kilometers by road from Dar es Salaam city to Mtemere Gate, and was carved out from the Selous Game reserve, a huge wilderness area and safari destination in Southern Tanzania.

About us

Tucked safely away from the mainstream safari route the Selous Wilderness Camp, located on the southern shores of the Rufiji River, offers attentive, yet unpretentious personalized service, exquisite dining and fantastic tents with amazing views of the Rufiji River and its wildlife. 

Destinations

In the middle of the wilderness of the regions of famous Selous

Accommodations

Sleeping in the wilderness lets you become one with nature, a more direct experience does not exist!

Daily excursions

Offering activities you will never forget, we do everything we can to give you the experience of a lifetime.

Specials

In between safaris, grab your rest at the pool and take a dip, or enjoy the cocktail of the day at the bar

Skilled field guides 

Our guides are raised and trained in the bush, know the area like the best and will give you the most fantastic experience as possible

Social responsibility

Respecting nature is something we stand for. Therefore, we give animals the privacy they need and treat the area for what it is meant to be

Selous Wilderness Camp is situated on the banks of the Rufiji River, on the unspoilt, so called, “Rufiji island”.  We can be reached by road from Dar Es Salaam after a five hour drive or a short plane trip landing at Mtemwere airstrip. From Mtemwere airstrip you will be received by a representative and transported to the camp.

Here your journey begins by crossing the river and following the call of your welcoming… beating drums, majestic swaying fronds of borassus palms, dense riparian forest and our friendly staff.  The camp is designed for you to have the best of both worlds, to be part of the wild whilst enjoying comfort and service within the makuti cladded tents and many relaxation areas.

Safari, safari, safari… skilled field guides will take you on daily excursions like game drives, boat safaris, walking safaris, sunset cruises and cultural village tours.  Your experience here is our pleasure.

Social responsibility. More than 70% unskilled staff members were taken from the neighbouring community, who were trained for a skilled camp position. In addition we get our local supplies Beers, sodas, fruit and vegetables from the local village as much as we can.

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Contact

Selous Wilderness Camp
Nyerere National Park
Utete Disctric, Pwani 

Cell: +255 787 656 768 Yusuph
Whatsapp: +32 471 648260 Johan
Info@selouswilderness.com