Sand Rivers Selous Camp Fact Sheet

Seasonal highlights – June to September; warm days and cool nights, best time of year for our walking safaris. Great elephant and buffalo sightings. October-November: heavy concentrates of game around the inland lakes, weather dry and hot. December-March: prolific bird life, many animals calving, weather starts to get humid, with possibility of rain.

LOCATION – In the northern part of the Selous Game Reserve on the banks of the Rufiji River.

SETTING – Under large Tamarind and Mahogany trees on a rocky peninsula overlooking the Rufiji River.

HIGHLIGHTS – The sight and sound of the river, and the great variety of adventures to be had along it, and in the surrounding woodlands. Fabulous sightings of the river residents (hippos and crocodiles) , and great birding. Game drives, fly camps walks and boat trips and walks in a variety of diverse areas from Steiglers Gorge, Kidai Island and Lake Tagallala.

OPEN – Year round except 15th March – 15th May when the camp closes for maintenance.

CHILD POLICY – Please note that we do not accept children under the age of 8 at Sand Rivers Selous. Only children of 12 and over can participate in fly camping and walking activities. All children stay at their parents own risk.