Spring runs from Sep. to Nov. and begins hot, dry, and rewarding for classic safari before the short rains start to build later in the season. September and October are especially attractive for concentrated wildlife and thinner vegetation, while November turns greener and more atmospheric with more frequent showers.
Summer spans Dec. to Feb. and feels hot, humid, and vividly green, with strong birdlife and a more lush, tropical character across the reserve. This can still be a beautiful time to visit, especially a
Autumn falls from Mar. to May and is the wettest stretch of the year, especially during the long rains. The reserve becomes dramatic and intensely green, but access can be more difficult, wildlife viewing is less straightforward, and some lodges may close during the wettest period
Winter in Selous runs from Jun. to Aug. and is one of the most attractive times to visit, with drier air, easier game viewing, and animals gathering closer to the Rufiji and other permanent water sources. This is the polished, high-demand safari season most travellers are looking for.
