3 days Selous Game Reserve Safari

3 Days Selous Game Reserve safari:  This safari is suitable for travelers located in Dar es Salaam and the tropical Island of Zanzibar who want to experience African wildlife safari in the largest game reserve in Africa with largest population of elephants. The Selous Game reserve covers an area of about 50,000 square kilometers which is full of attractions. Known by its unique beauty the Selous game reserves has significant numbers of wild animals which made UNESCO to declare it a world heritage site in 1982. Some hot springs, the oxbow lakes formed by the main Rufiji River make Selous game reserve to be a unique and diverse landscapes. Animals such as elephants in large herds and the rare African wild dogs can easily spotted during Selous Safari.

Despites of its remoteness location but Selous game reserve can easily accessed for safari by road from Dar es Salaam via Kisarawe or Kibiti Lindi. But visitors from Zanzibar or Northern Tanzania parks such as Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro or from Arusha town can fly directly to Selous Game Reserve since there are number flights operates between the areas.

Selous Game Reserve Safari Experience

While on Safari in Selous you will get an opportunity to view animals on boat safari, game drives and on foot.

The boat safari in Selous game reserve is conducted in the Rufiji River which is rich in water resources and biodiversity. Riverine  animals like crocodiles, waterbucks and hippos as well as some species of birds can be viewed at close vicinity during boat safari. The best time to conduct boat excursions during selous game reserve safari is usually in the afternoon although it can also done in the morning hours.

The game drives in Selous safari is excellent as it done surrounding the oxbow lakes which the most attractive feature of the Selous game reserves. During dry season large herds of animals gather surrounding the oxbow lake feed on the remaining green pastures. Predators are also following the herds so you can easily witness the killing.

A walking safari in the bush is very special and fascinating as it brings you closer to nature than any other option. Imagine walking through the animal trails in the middle of the jungle is a real phenomena. Your guide will help you spot animals and identify different types of vegetations  and trees.

“Do not miss this opportunity”