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Selous Game Reserve

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Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

The Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania is the largest wildlife preservation in the world. Covering an area the size of Belgium, Selous is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers visitors a chance to go on a truly 'wild safari'. The lifeblood of Selous is the Rufiji River which winds its way through the game reserve. The lakes and lagoons attract huge numbers of birds and animals. Hippo and crocodile are also plentiful.

Many of the safari camps in Selous are positioned along the Rufiji River giving visitor spectacular African sunsets as they relax after a long day on safari.

Selous Game Reserve is a great safari destination for those wanting to experience wild Africa and is perfect as part of a twin centre holiday with the magical island of Zanzibar.

Visiting Selous Game Reserve

Selous Game ReserveExplorer Travel have extensive knowledge and experience of visiting Selous Game Reserve and would be happy to help plan your trip there. For more information on Selous Game Reserve or to contact Explorer Travel, please click on the picture opposite.

Wildlife in Selous Game Reserve

Wildlife of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania (Travellers Guide)As one would expect, wildlife is plentiful in Selous and when out on safari, its always much more enjoyable when you can identify the animals and birds you have seen. The "Wildlife of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda" (published by Collins), is an excellent reference book which should be considered just as important as your camera when you visit Selous.

On safari in Selous Game Reserve

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