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SELOUS
GAME RESERVE
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.Vegetation: Woodland dominates, particularly
the dry and sparse deciduous type known as 'miombo'
but it is also a land of marshes, green savannah,
grassland, acacia, ebony, baobab and shrubs. As
little development has taken place in Selous, visitors
can experience the solitude of this game reserve
in its most pristine form 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.
The tranquillity one experiences at the Selous,
the wildness of the atmosphere has no parallel anywhere
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Rufiji
River Camp
 The
tented camp is 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, ensuite
bathroom and a veranda facing the river. The central
resturant provides excellent cuisine. The camp makes
maximum use of local materials, retaining an intimate
relationship with the surrounding eco-system. |
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Selous
Safari Camp
 Luxuty
tented camp which offers visitors the unparalleled
experience of sleeping under canvas in the bush
with all the modern comforts.
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Beho
Beho Camp
 Located
deep inside the game reserve, the camp features
comfortable and secure stone-built 'bandas'. Each
consists of a large bedroom, bathroom with shower
and a verandah. The famous hot-springs of Selous
are located not too far away. |
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Sand
River Camp
 This
exclusive camp contains only six secluded cottages
all with ensuite bathrooms and stunning views of
the Rufiji River. An unusual combination of steep
wooded hills, open Miombo woodland and grassy plains
and marshes interlaced with lakes and dry sand rivers,
this scenic area boasts an impressive variety of
game, birdlife and wild flowers. |
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