Selous Game Reserve is Africa's largest widlife reserve. The reserve covers almost 5% of Tanzania's land area. Selous was designated by UNESCO as world heritage site in 1982 due to the diversity of its wildlife and undisturbed nature
Selous is named after Capt F Selous, a British explorer and hunter who died in 1917 and buried within the reserve.
The landscape of the reserve is dominated by the dry woodlands along the meandering Rufiji river and its tributaries. This scenery will offer unique sight and experiences to visitors
Game drive is done on your second and third day. If arriving early on the first day, few hours drive can be done. But this is optional.
Game drive viewing will include Elephants, Lions, Black Rhinos, Zebras, Cheetas, Giraffes and so many more
Boat Safari is done on your second day in Selous.
Boat drive along river Rufiji is a good opportunity to view Hippos and Crocodiles. Also different animals looking for water can be seen along the bank of the river
Walking Safari is done on your third day. In walking Safari you will be accompanied by an armed professional guide
Walking Safari covers about 13 km, moving at slower leisure pace. This is done either early morning or late afternoon. This is like game drive but you get to view animalscloser
