Selous wildlife lodge

Set amidst dense indigenous forests the Selous Wildlife Lodge is the ultimate wilderness retreat. With 360-degree views over the surrounding bush, the twelve widely spaced tents are presented in time-honoured safari style, with natural thatch roofs, elegant Victorian-styled bathrooms, private viewing decks and plunge pools. Luxuriously presented, each tent features an engaging mix of canvas walls, crystal chandeliers, opulent rugs and elegant rosewood furniture.

Deep within the wilderness, the charming central dining room, lounge, library and bar each have their own spacious timber and thatched chalets, which are interconnected by broad wooden walkways offering excellent views of the hippos and elephants of the nearby Simbazi River, which is a tributary of the mighty Rufiji River. High above the lodge, is a spectacular ‘infinity’ pool and sundeck; also an exclusive aromatherapy spa, where a wide range of entirely natural massages, scrubs and body wraps are offered.

Vast, pristine and largely undiscovered, the spectacular Selous Game Reserve is a World Heritage Site and the largest expanse of game reserve in Africa. Covering 55,000 square kilometres of rolling savannah, lakes, rivers and deltas, it is four times the size of the Serengeti and larger than the entire nation of Switzerland. Home to the largest concentrations of elephants in the world, this unique wildlife arena also boasts some of the most exclusive and pioneering boating safaris that Africa has to offer.

The lodge offers just 12 exclusive tents. Widely spaced amongst the indigenous forest. To the rear of the tent is the ensuite bathroom, which features a Victorian claw-foot bath, shower and WC. Each tent is tastefully furnished with luxury double or twin beds, polished rosewood furniture, opulent rugs and crystal chandeliers. Each tent also enjoys its own extensive private sun-deck, loungers and river views

Activities at the lodge includes spectacular game drives around the stunning Selous ecosystem, Boating safaris down the Rufiji River, Gentle nature trails around the Lodge in the company of our resident naturalist, A full safari breakfast, cooked in the bush , Bush dinners overlooking the river, Atmospheric ‘Sundowners’ in the wilderness, ‘Maisha’ health, beauty and wellness facilities, Swimming or sunbathing at our ‘vanishing horizon’ swimming pool.

Other facilities include:- Central dining room with magnificent views , Safari bar with river view
Library and lounge