Selous Game Reserve

photo by Fulvio D'Orsi

Description: This untouched uninhabited area is home to the biggest herds of elephant and other wildlife to be found anywhere in the world. The large meandering Rufiji River with its network of channels, connecting lakes and lagoons offers visitors the unique opportunity to go on safari by boat and experience the spectacular concentration of wildlife from an unusual perspective, especially during the dry season when animals congregate.

Game drives and walking excursions are also very rewarding. There are elephant, hippos and rhino (although few now remain). This reserve contains about one third of all the wild dogs (often called painted dogs), in the world.

Location: Southern Tanzania, between Ruaha and Dar es Salaam, usually reached by flight from Arusha or Dar es Salaam. Works nicely with a visit to Ruaha National Park. Can be reached by vehicle from Dar es Salaam and Arusha with long drives. It is also possible to arrive by train from Dar es Salaam.

Things 2 Do: Game Drives, Boat Safaris, Walking Safaris, Fly Camping

Time: Given the distance, spend at least 3 nights. Best during the dry season.

Animals: All the usual: Elephants, Wildebeest, Zebra, Giraffe, Antelopes, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Primates (Vervets, Baboons, Colobus Monkeys). Some of the unusual: Sharpe’s Grysbok, Red Colobus Monkeys and Rhinos. It is also home to one third of the world’s population of Wild Dogs.

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