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Africa Safari Selous

4.0 star property
Enjoy the safari at this 4-star Selous Game Reserve lodge

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Superior Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Pool View | Down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

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Mtemere Gate, Rufiji Mloka, Selous Game Reserve

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Selous Game Reserve

Near the airport.A stay at this Selous Game Reserve lodge places you within a 5-minute walk of Nyerere National Park.
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Restaurants

  • ‪Selous River Camp - ‬46 min drive

About this property

Africa Safari Selous

Enjoy the safari at this 4-star Selous Game Reserve lodge
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An area shuttle within 5 km and a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Africa Safari Selous. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Selous Game Reserve lodge is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2015
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Africa Safari Selous offers 41 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations are furnished with single sofa beds. Memory foam beds feature down comforters. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
There are hot springs open between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Languages

Dutch, English, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

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Front of property

Africa Safari Nyerere

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$411 nightly
The price is $487
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total includes taxes and fees
Africa Safari Nyerere

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ecotours
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot spring
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Africa Safari Selous

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 250 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Beds/bedding are not provided in Camping Site and Tent accommodations. Guests must bring their own bedding.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Africa Safari Camp Lodge Selous Game Reserve
Africa Safari Camp Selous Game Reserve
Africa Safari Selous Lodge
Africa Safari Selous Selous Game Reserve
Africa Safari Selous Lodge Selous Game Reserve

Frequently asked questions

How close is Africa Safari Selous to the airport?

Africa Safari Selous is 161.5 mi (550-min drive) away from the Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Africa Safari Selous?

As of Jun 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Africa Safari Selous on Jun 30, 2025 start from $157.88, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Africa Safari Selous have an airport shuttle?

Africa Safari Selous offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 250 per vehicle.

Does Africa Safari Selous offer free breakfast?

Africa Safari Selous does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Africa Safari Selous?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Africa Safari Selous?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Africa Safari Selous?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Africa Safari Selous have a pool?

Africa Safari Selous features an outdoor pool.

Does Africa Safari Selous have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Africa Safari Selous have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Africa Safari Selous to downtown Selous Game Reserve?

Africa Safari Selous is 81.6 mi away from Selous Game Reserve.

Africa Safari Selous Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Nice setting. Good value for the money. Near airstrip. Good friendly staff. They say they take credit cards. They really don’t. We had to pay cash since their machine did not work. Their back up internet card taker double charged after it said it failed to go through and after cash was substituted for failed transaction. So watch out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Never again

Very nice rooms and the office staff were nice. They nickel and dime you though and everything is overpriced. Stayed in much nicer places and paid much less. Food is not comparable to even much cheaper hotels. It was very disappointing and you are far from anything else so you are stuck with overpriced bad food. Also they give you no choice to order. The WiFi was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing the staff are very friendly and helpful. The food is out of this world i would go back here just for food. Its a good location aswel close enough to the village if you need to go to shops and close to the park gates too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Semi-rugged Safari Experience

Africa Safari Camp gives you the full safari experience. Don’t expect a 5-star hotel with A/C and perfect amenities. That said, it was an excellent stay. The safaris that were arranged by the camp were great, with a shout out to our guides Innocent and Manaynu, who took us around Selous Game Reserve for 6-7 hours on 2 different days. We saw almost all the animals we were looking for and more. The other activities available at the Camp were a Bush Walk, a Village Tour and a Boat Safari, all lasting about 90 minutes each, and each worthwhile, just to have some different experiences. One main issue we had regarding the planning was that the company that owns the camp could not give us definitive times of our short flights to/from the camp. Thus, after a long flight to Tanzania, we were left wondering if/when we would catch the 25-minute flight to the camp. We found out our flight time 1 day before we arrived. Back to the Camp, I think they could do a few small things to make life in the Bush slightly more comfortable. For example, in their small shop, the one and only snack they carry is Pringles. It would be nice if they had at least one type of diet soda in the bar. The screening in the units especially around the bathroom had some holes and let in bugs, which we fixed with some duct tape we happen to be carrying. The pool was nice, but had very slippery steps and should have some of that sand-paper tape on them for safety.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Dash, Leicester uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location

Had a lovely stay. Our room was fab. Had a hiccup with the lunch provided during our game drive. Manager sorted the issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Gerhard, Washington DC

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Rustic charm near Selous Park Gate

This is a rustic and basic establishment, that provides all that you need. It is not pretentious at all, what you see is what you get. It succeeds in creating a bush experience. However, the greatest asset of this establishment is its people. Friendly, service and client orientated and willing to go the extra mile.

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top notch safari experience

They know how to take care of people. Happy times.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prima freundliches Personal, toller Service,wir hattn viel Spaß
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nahe am Gate des Selous Game Reserve

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Meget charmerende og dejligt sted

Fantastisk sted og koncept, hvor man har en god infrastruktur ift,. at være turist, men uden det er overgjort, så charmen og lokalkolorit er bevaret. Stærkt anbefalelsesværdigt! Gode turmuligheder med meget kompetent og behagelige guider, og gode afslapningsmuligheder bagefter. Helt fri for masseturisme.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

otto, wien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

sehr schönes camp nahe dem eingang zu selous

machten einen 10-stündigen gtame drive mit allen tieren, die man sich vorstellen kann allerdings in hoher preisklasse, , auch boattrip und walking safari waren sehr gut. village tiur war hingegen eiun reinfall -, da vom management kaum kontakt mit locals da war. aber das war nur ein wermutstropfen eines sehr gelungenen aufenthaltes - drei erwachsene und zwei kinder(7 und 10).

8/10 Good

Jacqueline, 's-Hertogenbosch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fijne lodge met genoeg faciliteiten.

De huisjes zijn goed ingericht. De tenten die op de site staan bestaan niet meer. Dat zijn gewone tenten geworden. We hebben zowel in een bungalow als de mudhut overnacht. Beide zijn wat faciliteiten hetzelfde. De midhut is alleen rond en minder groot. De mudhut staat niet naast het zwembad maar verder naar achter in het camp. Het ontbijt is netjes geregeld. Genoeg keus voor de ochtend. Iedere dag krijg je een vast driegangenmenu als lunch en dinner. Het is dus geen buffet of keuzemenu. Ze doen erg hun best om iedere dag weer iets lekkers en nieuws te maken. Er lopen Masai rond het kamp ter beveiliging. Fijn ook voor mensen die zomaar even buiten het kamp willen wandelen.... Dan lopen ze stiekem achter je aan. Het is en blijft de bush. Verwacht dus geen extreme luxe en culinaire hoogstandjes. Warm water is ook vrij zeldzaam. Het is allemaal netjes, hygiënisch en vooral heel relaxed. De safari's zijn goed georganiseerd met getrainde en met het gebied bekende chauffeurs en gidsen. Je geeft van te voren aan wat je nog graag wil zien. Vervolgens ga je ook echt op 'jacht' om ze te zien. Wij hebben vier dagen een safari gedaan. Iedere dag zagen we weer nieuwe dieren en kwamen we weer in nieuwe situaties terecht. Tijdens ons verblijf was er wat mis met de boeking maar gelukkig was dit netjes opgelost en konden we weer verder genieten van onze vakantie. Ze denken met je mee en luisteren naar je wensen. Erg fijn. Vooral Loes was een fijn luisterend oor en regelde de zaken goed

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kleine feine Lodge vor den Toren des Selous Game R

Diese kleine, aber feine, Lodge befindet sich ca. 2 km VOR dem Mtemere Gate am Osteingang des Selous Game Reserve. Die Positionsangaben auf allen Webseiten die ich gefunden habe sind falsch! Am besten vorher anrufen und sich den Weg erklären lassen. Jetzt aber zur Lodge: ca. 6 Häuschen gruppieren sich mitten im Busch um einen Pool, dazu kommt eine Bar, eine kleine Lounge und das Restaurant. Alles sehr stilvoll afrikanisch und nicht überkandidelt. Überhaupt ist die Lodge keine Hyper-Luxus-Lodge, wo einem die Angestellten noch die Pantoffeln ans Bett bringen - und das ist gut so!!! Man kann sich hier einfach wie zu Hause wohl fühlen. Alles ist sauber, die Angestellten sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Es werden auch viele Aktivitäten angeboten aus denen man frei wählen kann, ohne dass sie einem aufgedrängt werden. Das ganze zudem zu angemessenen Preisen. Also ich komme wieder!