Selous is one of the huge and largest game reserves in the world, it size exceeds all the known game reserves in Africa covering an area of approximately more than 55000 kilometers square to 5600 kilometers square (22999metres squares).This untouched area and its ecosystem is a home to the biggest herds of elephants which their number is believed to be more than 10000 elephants inhabitants inhabited in this game reserve area.

The reserve is crossed by the large meandering Rufiji river and lagoons offering the unique opportunity to go on boating safaris idea realistic to visitors, game drives and walking excursions are also very rewarding, the reserve is a home to hippos, hundreds to thousands of bird species, some big games like lions, buffalos, leopards are easily spotted, giraffes, wildebeests, craw shays zebras and several antelopes call this place a home to mention but a few of large number of different species.

Its vegetations varies from Miombo woodlands which covers about 75% of the reserve land to the fascinating swamps of flood plains and grasslands making this reserve a place to go while planning your Africa safari.