Selous Kinga Lodge — Hotel in Pwani Region

My son and I had such a lovely time staying at this hotel tucked away along the mighty river rufiji. We went in early April when it was low season hence we had the entire hotel to ourselves.

The staff at the establishment are super friendly and made sure we were comfortable and had the best time. From the manager Juma- who made sure our stay was comfortable, the chef Said- who cooked meals we liked and were absolutely delicious, and the waitress Anna- who was friendly and gave us a great service. The safari guide Shija was awesome too!. He was so dedicated to making sure we saw all the animals in the park and made or safari so memorable. We saw the lions, hippos, elephants, zebras, wilderbeasts, etc etc.They all made our stay very comfortable and peaceful.

The hotel grounds are simply breathtaking. I particularly loved the view from our little cabin that overlooked the river. Meals are eaten in an open restaurant overlooking the River and the hotel had a little tree house you can tuck yourself in and enjoy a glass of wine at sunset. The hotel does however, require some renovations and a face-lift . It looks like the hotel flourished in its hay day but perhaps lost its lustre over time. The pool isn't functioning either. However, management informed us that they are undergoing renovations during this rainy season so perhaps it'll be better once they reopen in June. I was only dissapointed that I was denied a refund for a village walk tour I didn't take and had cancelled it the day before because of the rain.

Overall its a nice quiet place to stay in the middle of nature. If you want some peace and quiet in nature, then this lodge is perfect. Try and get a room...

We spent three nights at Selous Kinga Lodge as part of a four-day safari, and it was truly an unforgettable experience—not only because of the stunning beauty of Nyerere National Park and the safari itself, but also thanks to the warm and caring service provided by the lodge.

We travelled from Dar es Salaam by car and returned by plane. After experiencing both options, we definitely recommend flying rather than driving in either direction. Flying is far more comfortable and saves a lot of time and energy, even if it comes at a higher cost.

My girlfriend and I felt incredibly comfortable at Selous Kinga Lodge. The lodge is nestled in nature, surrounded by monkeys (who don’t disturb you at all) and other wildlife. If you’re lucky, you may even see elephants passing nearby. Just imagine relaxing at your lodge and suddenly spotting these magnificent animals—it’s simply magical.

The food was perfect. My girlfriend is vegan, and she was really happy with the delicious and thoughtful plant-based options offered by the lodge.

A special thank you goes to our guides, Nick and Maliki, who accompanied us throughout all the safaris. They were knowledgeable, kind, and truly passionate about the park and its wildlife. The entire safari was conducted safely and respectfully, without disturbing the animals—we especially appreciated their choice not to get too close to them.

For us, it’s a 10 out of 10! We highly recommend Selous Kinga Lodge and will definitely...

We spent three nights at Selous Kinga Lodge as part of a four-day safari, and it was truly an unforgettable experience—not only because of the stunning beauty of Nyerere National Park and the safari itself, but also thanks to the warm and caring service provided by the lodge.||We travelled from Dar es Salaam by car and returned by plane. After experiencing both options, we definitely recommend flying rather than driving in either direction. Flying is far more comfortable and saves a lot of time and energy, even if it comes at a higher cost.||My girlfriend and I felt incredibly comfortable at Selous Kinga Lodge. The lodge is nestled in nature, surrounded by monkeys (who don’t disturb you) and other wildlife. If you’re lucky, you may even see elephants passing nearby. Just imagine relaxing at your lodge and suddenly spotting these magnificent animals—it’s simply magical.||The food was perfect. My girlfriend is vegan, and she was really happy with the delicious and thoughtful plant-based options offered by the lodge.||A special thank you goes to our guides, Nick and Maliki, who accompanied us throughout all the safaris. They were knowledgeable, kind, and truly passionate about the park and its wildlife. The entire safari was conducted safely and respectfully, without disturbing the animals—we especially appreciated their choice not to get too close to them.||For us, it’s a 10 out of 10! We highly recommend Selous Kinga Lodge and will definitely...