-The river between!
Selous Game Reserve, is perhaps the most beautiful wildlife conservation areas the world has to offer, with such an extensive variety of flora, fauna, Aero-fauna and aqua-fauna present in it’s terrains and such a large amount of land dedicated to it, it is simply next to none. Pongo safaris caters for both adventurous & luxurious safaris in Selous Game Reserve, by facilitating your excursion and securing your accommodation of choice within the Selous wildlife terrains. Below are brief details on the reserve and the activities you may indulge in at Selous during your exotic wildlife safari in the southern terrains of Tanzania.
Brief:
Selous Game reserve
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Est: 1905
Area: 54,600 sq.km
Location: 9º00'S, 37º24'E
Altitude: 100-1200m asl
Distance: 250 km. 4-5hrs. From Dar-Es-Salaam
396 km. 5-6hrs. From Mikumi National Park
Best time to visit: June - March
Major attractions:
The largest of the few remaining wilderness sanctuaries in Africa. Dynamic ecosystem dominated by Miombo woodlands, the riverine ground water forests, swamps and lowland rainforests. The mighty Rufiji River boasting the largest crocodile & hippo population. The Big Five with Africa’s highest concentration of elephant and the Wild dog (African hunting dog). A large number of game including the lion, leopard, cheetah, black rhino, buffalo and the wildebeest amongst many more species and over 350 bird species have been recorded.
Activities:
-Photography
-Bird Watching
-Game Viewing
-Boat Safaris (Rufiji River)
-Adventure Walks
-Camping
-Community Tourism (Pwani Region)
Ruaha - Mikumi - Udzungwa - Selous - Zanzibar - Mafia - Saadani - Dar Es Salaam - Kilwa