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Stein K. T. Sørensen
NO
Visited:
November 2023
Reviewed: Dec 21, 2023
Email Stein K. T. Sørensen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We didn’t see any lions. We had 3 days of rain before we arrived. We were told that the lions lay low during raining spells. Otherwise we would have given 5 stars.
David Jackson
SE
Visited:
January 2024
Reviewed: Feb 15, 2024
Email David Jackson | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great place. Harder to spot some animals because of the jungle and bushes in the area but such a cool place to have visited.
Harald Schulz
DE
Visited:
February 2024
Reviewed: Mar 18, 2024
Email Harald Schulz | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
It were not the big five but maybe in the other national parks. We were in the wrong national park to see them.
This were the first safari and visit in Tansania .It was a great visit in this national park and we saw many another animals.
Our expectations were perhaps too high because we didn't get proper information before the tour.
The animals do what they want and not what we want.
Jennifer
AU
Visited:
August 2024
Reviewed: Sep 8, 2024
Email Jennifer | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Roberto Cicoria
NL
Visited:
June 2025
Reviewed: Jun 24, 2025
Email Roberto Cicoria | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great nature but terrible roads:) We understand the roads in the bush is off road but the main roads are terrible and we feel sorry for the guys driving on these roads every day
Matthias Ritter
DE
Visited:
June 2025
Reviewed: Jun 24, 2025
Email Matthias Ritter | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Selous Safari
Nice trip, good itinerary but long way to the Park, +7 hours for 200km on bumpy road.
Roman RdH
AT
Visited:
November 2025
Reviewed: Nov 22, 2025
Email Roman RdH | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Rich wildlife, very nice diverse scenery with lakes, bush, forest, rivers
Forest like vegetation offer a lot of hide-outs animals like lions are sometimes difficult to spot
Pierre Andre Plotkins
CA
Visited:
March 2026
Reviewed: Mar 23, 2026
Email Pierre Andre Plotkins | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
As this was our first safari destination, there were a number of firsts !
There were a number of encounters, often quite close.
Completely different to the northern parks of Tanzania
Selous isnt a National Park like the famous Serengeti with all the almost tame animals, therefore its kind of boring or even un-expected in the beginning when you see shy Zebras or Giraffes running away from Safari visitiors even when they are fare away (like 100m and more). But then, you'll end up with a more natural feeling - it's interesting to see big groups of Giraffes running scared ... but the thing I liked at most was that in the Selous you can stop the car, get out, have a walk, picnic or whatever. The drivers go whereever the car is able to go through the bush - and that makes the experience, because you're much closer to animals like Elephants or even the Wild Dogs. In general its not really touristy, so everything feels more like an expected bush adventure. Ah, and for me the flight in small plane was an "adventure" as well. So i'll recommend the Selous (afterwards) in combination with e.g. the Serengeti.
Restless girl
HR
Visited:
August 2015
Reviewed: May 10, 2016
Email Restless girl | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the most amazing experiences of my life!
Safari in Selous Game Reserve was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. It's hard to find the words to describe the feeling of being close to a lion or watch a hundred zebras and impalas crossing your path. The guide (unfortunately I forgot his name) was simply amazing and very knowledgeable. I was surprised how much animals have we spotted in just three days of safari as Selous is one of the largest remaining wilderness areas in Africa! Highly recommended to every nature and wildlife lover!