Roho ya Selous

Rufiji River, Nyerere National Park (Selous), Tanzania

An Asilia property built to capture the essence of what has long made this region one of Africa’s great wilderness areas.

Overview

Roho ya Selous, meaning ‘soul of Selous’ in Swahili, sits on the Rufiji River within the Selous-Nyerere ecosystem, an Asilia property built to capture the essence of what has long made this region one of Africa’s great wilderness areas.

Rooms & Table

The Rooms

Canvas tents set along the riverbank, each with a private veranda facing the Rufiji River.

Food & Service

A strong, contemporary dining programme served riverside, consistent with Asilia’s broader standards.

Activities

Boat safaris on the Rufiji River, walking safaris, and traditional game drives across the surrounding miombo woodland.

Wildlife & Photography

The Rufiji River corridor supports significant hippo, crocodile and elephant populations, with wild dog and lion found across the surrounding woodland.

A Photographer's Note

Boat safaris here offer water-level access to hippo and crocodile activity that vehicle-based game drives elsewhere in the ecosystem can’t replicate.

Conservation & Impact

Asilia’s Selous operations support anti-poaching and wild dog research across one of Africa’s largest protected wilderness areas.

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