Selous Game Reserve
A Tanzania Safari.

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(Dar-es-salaam,Tanzania)

THE SELOUS GAME RESERVE.
Covering about 55,000 km sq. The largest protected wet wilderness area in Africa. Is crossed by the Rufiji river one of the biggest river in Tanzania and its tributaries which form a network of lakes ideal for boat safaris
Selous hold the largest population of the rare species of African hunting dogs, it thought that over 1000 dogs existing in the Reserve.
There is no were in Africa you could have a good chance to sport the Hunting dogs than Selous Game reserve.
About 80,000 Elephants and 4,000 Lions are existing in in this reserve.and thousands of Giraffes,African Buffalos,and different species of Antelopes.Also
Leopards and Cheetahs are sported.

Wildlife observation and bird watching(440 catalogued species) take place in a superb natural setting.

A range of activities offered are; boat safari, foot safari, fly camping and 4x4game drive makes Selous unique to the rest



"Respect nature’s rhythm, you can be assured of close contact with the wildlife".

Getting there
Scheduled and/or charter flights from Dar-es-salaam,Ruaha.
Road accessible year around.About 5 hours 4X4 drive via Kibiti Lindi,and 8 hours via Morogoro from Dar-es-salaam
Also 5-6 hours drive to Mikumi National Park
By TAZARA train it takes about 5 hours,and you drop at Kisaki station north of Selous Gr.Train goes twice a week..For more information Contact us



What to do
Game viewing by 4x4drive.
Foot safari escorted with armed ranger.
Boat safari.
Camping safari.
Village tour in Kisaki village(maasai village,bantu village and hot spring)
Best time
For predators and other big animals from June to late February

Climate
The reserve receiving two rains a season a year,the short rains fall in November and December,the long rains starts from late February to late May.
Temperature range between 18-37 degrees C,November is the hottest month and June is the coolest month.

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