Boat safari in the Selous Game Reserve
Get up close and personal with the hippos in the Selous' mighty rivers and lakes on a boat safari, perfect in the late afternoons when the wildlife often comes to the shore to drink.
Area
Nyerere and Southern Tanzania
Type
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Half Day
Part of the magic of the Selous is the ability to get out on the water, enjoying the wildlife from a totally different perspective. Watch elephants splashing around to cool off, giraffes bending precariously to take a sip and birds return to their nests to roost for the evening as the sun starts to drop. Perhaps take a fishing rod and try your luck at catching a tiger fish. As the afternoon wears on, find a quiet spot to enjoy a sundowner, listening to the fish eagles calling across the water.
Tours Featuring This Experience
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View TourFamily Fun in Tanzania
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.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationLaba Laba Siwandu
Laba Laba 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 Nyerere Game Reserve in Southern Tanzania.
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View AccommodationKigelia Ruaha
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.
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View AccommodationKiba Point
Kiba Point is a small and intimate private camp in the Nyerere 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.
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View AccommodationIkuka Safari Camp
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.
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View AccommodationLaba Laba Jongomero
Jongomero is a small luxury tented camp in the remote and little visited Ruaha National Park, in Tanzania. With just ten suites, and a villa, this is a perfect place for those seeking the true African wilderness experience without compromising on comfort.
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View AccommodationJabali Ridge
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.
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View AccommodationKichaka Zumbua
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.
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View AccommodationSand Rivers
Sand Rivers is situated in the northern part of the Nyerere National Park 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.
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View AccommodationRoho ya Selous
Roho ya Selous is situated in the very heart of the magnificent Nyerere National Park. Perched on a hill overlooking the water, this small tented camp is the perfect place to discover the wonderful wildlife and contrasting landscapes.
More Experiences in This Area
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View ExperienceSearching for big cats in Ruaha
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.
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View ExperienceFishing in the Selous Game Reserve
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.
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View ExperienceSunsets over the Rufiji
Sunsets on the Rufiji River are some of the most spectacular we have ever witnessed!
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View ExperienceWalking safaris in Ruaha
There's nothing quite like the exhilaration of a walking safari and Ruaha National Park is a prime spot for exploring on foot.
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View ExperienceSelous walking safari
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.
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