NOTE: We are closing down our plans for Lukula Selous in the Selous Game Reserve. The Tanzanian government has reallocated the land back to a purely hunting company, and it’s not a philosophy we agree with nor are we in the business of hunting.
It is our belief that the region has excessive and unsustainable hunting currently.
We are regrouping and re-considering our efforts in the Selous region and have offered to help and support the Tanzanian government in ways that don’t require us to kill wildlife.
However watch this space for developments.
Welcome to Lukula Selous
Imagine yourself completely free, to roam in a land where the lion is still king.
…Leopard eyes’ burn, his sinews’ tense deep in darkness following the path of a lone male bushbuck down to the water. Wild dog run down sleek Impala on the white river sands. Buffalo herds, thick, black, glistening masses, surge through the yellow grass. Elephant sunk deep on their knees, tusk mineral rich earth from ancient salt licks, high on an escarpment over the river…
Lukula Selous is a pristine private photographic reserve of 300,000 acres deep in the southern reaches of the Selous Game Reserve, the largest game reserve in Africa. The project is a brave new conservation initiative; pioneered by a young conservationist, Ryan Wienand who has set out to maintain, and expand this unspoilt landscape, through low impact sustainable tourism.
The Selous Project’s safari experience is completely unique. There is no fixed itinerary. An idea shared at the dinner table or an inspiration at the dawn of day will provide the spark for your next adventure. You will become part of a journey that allows you to tune into the rhythm of the wild. Mark Sheridan-Johnson, with whom you will explore and expand your understanding of this unique area, leads the experience. Back at camp, Chloe Sheridan-Johnson ensures impeccable hospitality and a smooth operation.
Lukula Selous Camp operates from June through December each year. The four tent (8 bed) camp is situated on the banks of the Luwego River in Southern Tanzania, amongst the forests and savannas of this beautiful and rugged landscape. This authentic yet luxurious tented camp is stylishly appointed with beautiful furniture made from recycled hardwood and brass, rich Bedouin rugs and smooth linen. The tents are extensive in square footage with private verandas, a main bedroom, large dressing area and an open-air bathroom. The camp operates on 100% solar power and is constructed to minimize its environmental impact.
Time spent at Lukula is your gift to yourself – there are so few places left on earth with this sort of spirit and opportunity. Further still, your visit is a significant contributor to the local economy surrounding the Selous Game Reserve. The operation generates employment and revenues in an area where both are at a premium. Lukula Selous is also crucial in demonstrating the viability of photographic tourism & conservation as a land use priority for the Government and people of Tanzania. Your visit has far-reaching positive impacts.
The rates include seasonal activities such as game drives, fly-camping, canoeing, bush dinners, walks, stalks & game tracking, hides, fishing and impromptu surprises.
