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Tourism > Selous Game Reserve |
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Seleous Game Reserve is the largest protected wildlife area in Africa and
second largest in the world. Also, the Park is the biggest prohibition of
hunting ward in Africa. Selous boasts of Tanzania's largest population of
elephants as well as large numbers of baffalo, hippo and wild dogs. Other
species commonly seen are lion, bushbuck, impala, giraffe, eland, baboon,
zebra and greater Kudu.
The Rufiji River which flows from north to south provides the life-blood
of the Selous and sailing and rafting down the river is a superb method
of seeing game. Crocodiles, hippo and an array of gazing antelope can be
seen. Walking safaris and game drives are also organized.The Selous Game
Reserve is another UNESCO World Heritage site.
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| Size |
45,000sqkmibigger tham Switzerland or Denmark.j
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| How to get |
From Dar es Salaam, 7 hour drive or 35 minute
charter flight. |
| What to do |
Walking safaris with a ranger and 4 wheel
drive safaris. A trip to Stiegler's Gorge where the Rufiji and
Ruaha rivers meet. A fishing trip on the Tagalala Lake. |
| When to go |
June-February. |
| Accommodation |
Luxury Safari Camps such as Mbuyu,Behobeho,Selous
and Camp sites. |
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[Travel Tips]
Wait patiently by the watering-holes and you will be rewarded
by herds of elephants and buffaloes and dens of lions. Appreciate
the sunset against beautiful landscapes. It's time to sit back
and enjoy a " safari ", the local beer. |
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