Rufiji River Boat Safari - Selous Game Reserve Safari

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Elephant along the Rufiji River (from the boat)

Rufiji River offers the most exciting safari in Selous Game Reserve. Boat safari in the Rufiji River, is combined with other sorts of Safari, e.g. Walking Safari and Game drive Safari giving you a picturesque view of almighty Rufiji River with its Ox-bow lakes and islands. The river is full of hippopotamus and crocodiles, which can be watched at a close range. Birds and other animals along the river banks expose the beauty of Tanzania's wilderness. Buffaloes, waterbucks and impala are usually seen in the water meadows; elephants and lions sometimes seen drinking water.

Lake Tagalala, Lake Manze, Lake Nzelekela, Lake Siwandu and Lake Mzizimia, formed by cut-off of the meanders, are the actual photographic tourist game viewing area within the Selous Game Reserve and the heart of boat safari (See Map of Selous Game Reserve)
If you are ornithologist, you will be enjoying watching plentiful water birds including African skimmer, kingfishers, goliath heron, and the rarely seen Pel's fishing owl.
Most of our safaris in Selous Game Reserve combine with Boat excursion in the Rufiji River, which takes 2 to 3 hours. It is either done in the morning or late afternoon.

4 Days Budget Safari to Selous Reserve


on the Rufiji River Boat Safari

With wonderful wild animals and rare birds to watch on the river banks, the Rufiji River brings the visitors in close contact with nature: A home to the largest elephant family and large herds of giraffe, the Selous Game Reserve, through which the river passes, offers a superb view of birds, hippo and crocodiles

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Safari
4 Days Selous Boat Safaris
6 Days Mikumi Selous Tented Camp Safari
8 Days Selous Walking & Rufiji Boat Safari
7 Days Selous - Udzungwa Walks/Treks Trip
9 Days Selous Mikumi Ruaha Budget Safari
When to Visit Selous Game Reserve
All year round; but March, April & May to be avoided, December if rains are heavy it should not be considered.
Accommodation in Selous Game Reserve
There are number of lodges, normal camps and luxury tented camps inside and outside the reserve, mostly overlooking the river or ox-bow lakes.

Rufiji River Banks (taken from the boat)