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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 bird life 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 tranquility
one experiences at the Selous, the wildness of the atmosphere
has no parallel anywhere on earth.
Hotels in Selous
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.
Selous Safari Camp
 Luxury
tented camp which offers visitors the unparalleled experience
of sleeping under canvas in the bush with all the modern
comforts.
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.
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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