Selous Game Reserve
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In the south of Tanzania, stretching inland from the coast, lies Africa's largest wildlife sanctuary; the Selous Game Reserve. Bigger than Denmark, it lies south of Mikumi, covers 6% of Tanzania's total area and is 4 times the size of Serengeti. It contains the greatest concentration of big game left on earth.
Selous Game Reserve is internationally famous for its animals. It has the world's largest number of big game:- elephant, buffalo, rhino, sable antelope, hippo, lion. There are over 400 species of birdlife which include:- fisheagle, secretary bird, kingfisher, sunbird, hornbill, billstork and hammerkop.
The best time to visit is from June - October when the weather is cool and dry, the vegetation lush and the animals easy to see.
Selous has the finest virgin bush, unspoilt by time. Although it remains one of the least scientifically researched areas in Africa, some 1700 botanical species have been identified. In the far south, the vastness of the reserve and its general inaccessibility has turned the Selous into a magnificent refuge for animals, birds, insects and reptiles.
Selous was designated a 'World Heritage Site' by the United Nations in 1982 due to its unique ecological importance. Selous game reserve is only 40 minutes away by air and 6 hours away by road from Dar Es Salaam. Facilities include boat safaris along the Rufiji River, walking safaris and game viewing in 4 wheel drive vehicles.
- Duration: 4 day(s)
- Location: Selous Game Reserve, aprox 250 kms from Dar es Salaam
Depart Dar es Salaam by road . Picnic lunch enroute. Arrival at Selous.Afternoon boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River. One can see plenty of hippos, crocodiles and bird life is prolific. Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp which is a tented camp situated in the north-eastern part of the Selous Game Reserve on a high bank overlooking the mighty Rufiji River and the plain beyond.
The camp accommodates guests in 20 comfortable tents. Each tent has twin beds with mosquito nets, en-suite bathroom and a veranda facing the river. The central restaurant provides excellent cuisine. The camp makes maximum use of local materials, retaining an intimate relationship with the surrounding eco-system.
Day 2
Full-day game drive of Selous Game Reserve, Africa's largest wildlife sanctuary, with an area of 54.600kms. Selous is bigger than Denmark and 4 times the size of Serengeti. It has the world's largest number of big game - elephant, buffalo, rhino. It also contains wildebeest, eland, giraffe,waterbuck, zebra, impala, hippo, leopard and lion. There are about 350 species of bird life. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 3
Morning walking safari.This allows an intimate impression of the African bush and wildlife, which is unforgettable, and brings you closest to pristine nature. After lunch, another boat safari. Dinner and overnight at the Camp.
Day 4
After breakfast, depart for Dar es Salaam. Picnic lunch en route. Arrival by late afternoon in Dar es Salaam. End of Safari.
