Sand Rivers Selous

$790 - $1,235

per person sharing

Overview of Sand Rivers Selous

Tanzania, Nyerere

Sand Rivers Selous is an intimate safari lodge in Tanzania’s Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve), set on a rocky peninsula with views over the Rufiji River. The lodge offers a unique blend of classic safari elegance combined with the ruggedness of a genuine bush adventure, overlooking the river that is brimming with hippos and crocodiles.

Explore this reserve – a World Heritage Site – that is home to a wide variety of wild animals and birdlife and varied terrain. Set off on game drives in open-top vehicles, take a riverboat upstream, or enjoy a 4-day walking safari. For something truly memorable, you can even experience overnight fly-camping.

Rates

Competitive rates for unforgettable experiences
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Date Board Price
01/11/2025 - 15/03/2026 Game Package $790
01/06/2026 - 14/06/2026 Game Package $830
15/06/2026 - 31/10/2026 Game Package $1,235
01/11/2026 - 28/02/2027 Game Package $830

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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • Overlooking the Rufiji River
  • Range of exciting safari activities
  • Walking safaris & fly-camping available
  • Access to a private guide & vehicle

Animal tracking experience

Bird watching

Boat excursions

Bush dining

Fishing

Game drives

Guided walking safaris

Guided walks

Specialist guides

Rooms at Sand Rivers Selous

Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
  • Riverfront Room
  • Riverfront bathroom
  • Riverfront shower
  • Riverfront balcony and lounge area

Riverside Room

Sand Rivers Selous has five standard, open-fronted cottages, built on stilts, with an authentic thatched roof. Each cottage features one side open to the river, giving clear views of the water and sandbanks from a lavishly net-covered bed.rn

Other room types:

rnJust near the main lodge set on the hillside, there are three beautifully built stone and thatch suites. Enjoy the stunning views from these open-front suites as you sit in your private lounge area. Wake up each morning in a large king-sized bed after a relaxing night in your plunge pool set with views over the river.rnrnFor the more adventurous, don’t miss out on the chance to go fly-camping in the bush. These camps are simple, but do have ice cold drinks, delicious food, comfortable bedrolls, toilets and bucket showers.

General Facilities

Enjoy a walking safari – a 4-day wilderness walk in the remote parts of the Nyerere National Park and the Tagalala Hot Springs.

Overnight fly-camping is another favourite at Sand Rivers Selous, where you have the chance to experience a night in the open, under the gorgeous African night sky.

Each guest group also has exclusive access to their own vehicle and a dedicated guide.

Bar

Library

Swimming pool

Dining

The main dining table is made from an enormous tree, and is the meeting point for lunches and dinners.

Breakfasts at Sand Rivers Selous can be enjoyed with other guests in the lodge, or as a picnic under the shade of a tree.

Expert Opinion

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Maureen Stover

Maureen Stover

Africa Safari Expert

The service was excellent, food was perfect, very friendly staff and the Selous continues to be one of my favourite parks in Africa!

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Traveller Reviews

  • RR
    Ross Roberts
    traveler

    Sand River Sealous Lodge – (5 STAR rating)
    Landed and my driver asked what animals I hadn't seen yet. I told him I had seen the Big 5 and just wanted to see wild dogs. It was a 2 and a 1/2-hour drive from the airstrip to the lodge. Within an hour of leaving the airstrip, he had me sitting on 8 wild dogs!

    Went fishing in the river and caught a lot of catfish which was an added treat I didn't expect. They have aluminium boats which they take you up the river on. Very interesting dodging the hippos who have a bad habit of popping up when you least expect it. My fishing guide was Deo and he was very knowledgeable about the river and I never felt uneasy with him driving the boat. He was always on the lookout for danger signs and always stayed well clear of the hippos and crocs.

    Lots of hippos and crocs in the river. Saw a big pride of 12-15 lions lying in a dry riverbed right next to the road. Cute part of that was a young 1/3 grown lion cub got up and walked over to a big-maned male lion that was lying there. The cub just flopped down on the male’s mane and started rubbing against him. The male just kind of looked up at him and put his head back down.

    My room was awesome and the staff were very attentive. Food was great including fresh catfish. Definitely would come back here.

  • MS
    Mark Smith
    employee

    Unbeatable location on the edge of the Rufiji River, and in a remote area of the Nyerere National Park. The lodge and suites appear rustic from the outside, but the interiors of the open air rooms and main area are beautifully appointed in a minimalist but luxurious manner.

    Along with game drives and walking safaris, one can enjoy boating and fishing (tiger fish in season), as well as fly-camping. A boat trip to the scenic Stieglars Gorge is not to be missed.

  • CS
    Carol Schluter
    traveler

    The camp really embraced us with their family-like atmosphere. On the first night in Selous, a female lion came straight for our door with those loud calling noises only a lion can produce!

  • IS
    iASE-Maureen Stover
    employee

    The service was excellent, food was perfect, very friendly staff and the Selous continues to be one of my favourite parks in Africa!

  • IA
    Ingrid Achtmann
    traveler

    Yes – Selous was different, unique and touching also, it was a dream, service was excellent, food was perfect, people were friendly, the nature is something that no one can complaint of… the view.. everything!!!

  • MR
    Mary Ronbeck
    traveler

    It was fantastic – there was nothing wrong here, with great staff, great guides, and beautiful setting.

RR
Ross Roberts
traveler

Sand River Sealous Lodge – (5 STAR rating)
Landed and my driver asked what animals I hadn't seen yet. I told him I had seen the Big 5 and just wanted to see wild dogs. It was a 2 and a 1/2-hour drive from the airstrip to the lodge. Within an hour of leaving the airstrip, he had me sitting on 8 wild dogs!

Went fishing in the river and caught a lot of catfish which was an added treat I didn't expect. They have aluminium boats which they take you up the river on. Very interesting dodging the hippos who have a bad habit of popping up when you least expect it. My fishing guide was Deo and he was very knowledgeable about the river and I never felt uneasy with him driving the boat. He was always on the lookout for danger signs and always stayed well clear of the hippos and crocs.

Lots of hippos and crocs in the river. Saw a big pride of 12-15 lions lying in a dry riverbed right next to the road. Cute part of that was a young 1/3 grown lion cub got up and walked over to a big-maned male lion that was lying there. The cub just flopped down on the male’s mane and started rubbing against him. The male just kind of looked up at him and put his head back down.

My room was awesome and the staff were very attentive. Food was great including fresh catfish. Definitely would come back here.

MS
Mark Smith
employee

Unbeatable location on the edge of the Rufiji River, and in a remote area of the Nyerere National Park. The lodge and suites appear rustic from the outside, but the interiors of the open air rooms and main area are beautifully appointed in a minimalist but luxurious manner.

Along with game drives and walking safaris, one can enjoy boating and fishing (tiger fish in season), as well as fly-camping. A boat trip to the scenic Stieglars Gorge is not to be missed.

CS
Carol Schluter
traveler

The camp really embraced us with their family-like atmosphere. On the first night in Selous, a female lion came straight for our door with those loud calling noises only a lion can produce!

IS
iASE-Maureen Stover
employee

The service was excellent, food was perfect, very friendly staff and the Selous continues to be one of my favourite parks in Africa!

IA
Ingrid Achtmann
traveler

Yes – Selous was different, unique and touching also, it was a dream, service was excellent, food was perfect, people were friendly, the nature is something that no one can complaint of… the view.. everything!!!