Sport Fishing & Wildlife · Selous

Wild River
Safari.

The Rufiji River. Tigerfish. Hippos at dawn. Africa's largest game reserve — and one of its least visited. This is safari without the crowds.

4–6
Days
Rufiji
Premier River System
Private
Guided & Fully Equipped
Selous
UNESCO Heritage Reserve

Tanzania's other wilderness.
Below the surface.

The Rufiji — Tanzania's largest river system — drains into the Indian Ocean through a 600km delta and holds tigerfish, Nile perch over 100kg, yellowfish, and catfish in concentrations that rival any freshwater system in Africa.

The Selous Game Reserve — Africa's largest game reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is traversed by the Rufiji. A boat on this river is a wildlife experience in its own right.

This experience is for serious anglers who want a genuine East African river adventure. Guided by specialist river guides working with our team. Fully equipped with rods, reels, and boat.

Season Note
The Selous also comes alive in the dry season with extraordinary wildlife concentrations around remaining water sources — making this a genuine dual experience.
Sport fishing on the Rufiji river system, Tanzania — tigerfish and Nile perch in the Selous Game Reserve
What You Are Fishing For

The rivers are full.
We know where to look.

🐟
Tigerfish
The apex predator of African rivers. Aggressive, fast, extraordinarily hard-fighting. A tigerfish on light tackle in the Rufiji is one of freshwater fishing's most intense experiences.
🎣
Nile Perch
Tank-like fish that grow to 100kg+ in productive river systems. Slow, powerful, endurance-testing on heavy tackle. The Rufiji holds specimens most anglers never encounter in a lifetime.
🌊
Vundu Catfish & Yellowfish
Vundu of extraordinary size inhabit the deep pools of the lower Rufiji. Yellowfish provide fast-action sport in the shallower reaches. Both underrated and consistently productive.
What's Included

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

✓ Included
  • Experienced specialist river guide
  • Fully equipped fishing boat with motor
  • All fishing tackle, rods, reels, lures, and bait
  • All accommodation at riverside lodge or camp
  • All meals and drinking water
  • Transfers from Dar es Salaam or Mbeya
  • Selous Game Reserve entry fees
  • Pre-trip briefing on species and river conditions
✗ Not Included
  • International flights to Tanzania
  • Tanzania tourist visa ($50 USD)
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal spending and souvenirs
  • Gratuities for guides and camp staff
  • Personal fishing gear if you prefer your own
The River

The river
awaits.

Selous + tigerfish + hippos at dawn. The south is calling.

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