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SELOUS GAME RESERVE
The topography of the park varies from rolling savannah woodland, grasslands plains and rocky outcrops cut by Rufiji River and its tributaries, the Kilombero and Luwegu, which covers the greatest catchments area in East Africa.
The Rufiji, which flows from North to South, provides the life-blood of the Selous .Sailing or rafting down the water way is a superb method of seeing game especially between June to October.
Crocodiles, hippo, and array of grazing antelope can be seen. Linked to Rufiji is Lake Tangala, where waterbuck, reedbuck, and bushbuck gather at the water edge.
Its long grassland, safari enthusiasts may get a chance to see rare sable antelope, greater kudu or lion.
Night drives from the lodge provide the opportunity to seek the nocturnal animals of the region such as leopard, bush babies and wild dogs.
Here you will experience the apprehension and excitement of tracking big game on foot and have be closer look at the bird life and vegetation, or even a guided walking safari with an armed guide. River boat safaris are operated as part of a full day game drive to Lake Tagalala.
The river boat offers great opportunities to get close to hippos and crocodiles and to observe the prolific bird life around the lake.
The dry season sets in during June to November and is the best time for game viewing along the river.
Elephants come out of the bush at that time and predators are more commonly seen.
The Rainy Season set in during January to April is wonderful for birdlife and lush scenery but many roads become impassable after heavy rains.
December to February is still good for game viewing but can be rather hot and humid. The lodges are usually closed from March to the end of May.
Getting there: 7 hours drive (only during dry seasons) or 1.30 hours flight from Dar es salaam or by 5 hours by TAZARA Train (heading to Mbeya ).
On this excursion you will also have the opportunity of taking a dip in the hot springs.
Sport fishing facilities are available so if you feel like a bit of fun and hooking a big one, then make your bookings in advance and give it a go.
ACCOMODATIONS IN SELOUS GAME RESERVE
Below are few selected lodges which are available in and around Selous Game Reserve.
It's the largest protected wildlife area in South of Tanzania with area of 54,600 Sq Km and with an altitude of between 110 - 1250 m. Selous covers 6% of Tanzania and it's 4 times bigger than Serengeti. Selous is designated a world heritage site due to its unique ecological importance by UN. Selous has the finest unspoilt virgin bush and is one of the least scientifically researched areas in Africa. 1,700 botanical species have been identified.
Selous boost larger population of elephants as well as large numbers of buffalos, hippo, and wild dog. Other species commonly seen are lion, bushbuck, Impala, giraffe, eland, baboon, zebra, and kudu.
There are more than 400 species of birdlife: fish eagle, kingfisher, secretary bird, sunbird, hammer kop, billstork.Selous offers game viewing by foot and boat as well as from open sided vehicles also including fishing on the Rufiji.
