Sport Fishing · Rufiji River · Selous · 4–6 Days

Wild River. Sport Fishing.

Tanzania's greatest rivers hold some of Africa's finest sport fishing. The Rufiji delta below Selous is a world few visitors ever reach.

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: hippo pods on every sandbank, Nile crocodiles of extraordinary size, elephant herds at the water's edge, fish eagles calling overhead.

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. The Rufiji fishes best June to October in the dry season, when water levels drop and fish concentrate in pools.

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.
Wild River Sport Fishing Tanzania
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 Rufiji
is waiting.

One of Africa's great river systems. Few anglers ever reach it. You will.

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