Azura Selous, A brand new luxury property in the Selous Game Reserve, has put Southern Tanzania on the map. While many tourists flock to the Serengeti, The Selous Game Reserve is three times the size of the Serengeti, and offers authentic and undisturbed wildlife viewings. Azura Selous offers the most luxurious tented accommodation in the Selous and are a complete one off, there is nothing like them in southern Tanzania.
With bold animal prints and bright chandeliers, the property strays from the classic colonial feel of many safari lodges. Nestled along the Great Ruaha River, the property has 12 spacious tented safari suites and private plunge pools with a vibrant atmosphere- bringing the outside wilderness in.
The Selous is actually bigger than Switzerland with very few lodges and limited tourism, giving travelers an incredibly extraordinary and rugged safari experience. Azura Selous also offers totally personalized safaris, bringing guests uninterrupted game viewings close to wild dogs, giraffes, and lions. The Selous has over 50% of Africa’s endangered wild dog population, and it is very unlikely that guests will see another safari vehicle on their game drive.
Brand new to Tanzania, this family-welcoming, safari escape is run by Christopher and Stella Bettany. As parents themselves, they’ve ensured the safety of tiny explorers and parents alike through their fantastic, child-oriented safari experiences at Azura Selous. In the heart of Africa’s largest game reserve, Azura’s is the only camp in the Selous with a dedicated children’s program. Accompanied by guides, children as young as six can do nature walks around the camp, those over 12 can even do a walking safari along with both parents and guides. Little ones will also put on their adventure caps while looking for animal footprints, creating castings to take home for memories and show and tell at school, and practicing their artistic skills in coloring books that showcase the endemic wildlife! Fishing in the Great Ruaha River in front of the lodge is another awesome experience for kids, as they have some super big fish in there like the Electric Catfish, sought after Tiger Fish, and musical “Squeaker” fish!
