Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
What to see at Selous Game Reserve and how to fit it into a Tanzania trip.
Quick answer
Africa's largest game reserve — remote, wild, and home to huge hippo populations on the Rufiji River.
Best season for Tanzania: June–October (wildlife); December–March (Zanzibar). Recommended trip length: 10–14 Days.
About Selous Game Reserve
Africa's largest game reserve — remote, wild, and home to huge hippo populations on the Rufiji River.
Selous Game Reserve is one of 14 places we cover in Tanzania, and falls on day 3 of our 5-day Tanzania plan. A 5-day Tanzania trip from Mumbai costs about ₹84,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Tanzania
- Serengeti
- Kilimanjaro Trek
- Zanzibar Island
- Serengeti National Park
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Zanzibar
- Great Migration (Serengeti)
Questions about Selous Game Reserve
What is Selous Game Reserve?
Africa's largest game reserve — remote, wild, and home to huge hippo populations on the Rufiji River.
When is the best time to visit Selous Game Reserve?
Tanzania's best season is June–October (wildlife); December–March (Zanzibar), which is the best window for Selous Game Reserve too.
How many days do I need in Tanzania to include Selous Game Reserve?
Trripah recommends 10–14 Days for Tanzania. Selous Game Reserve fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Selous Game Reserve in a Tanzania package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Selous Game Reserve to a Tanzania plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.