Selous Game Reserve
The Selous Game Reserve is one of
the largest faunal reserves of the world, located in the south of Tanzania. It
was named after Englishman Sir Frederick Selous, a famous big game hunter and
early conservationist, who died at Beho Beho in this territory in 1917 while
fighting against the Germans during World War I. Scottish explorer and
cartographer Keith Johnston also died at Beho Beho in 1879 while leading a RSGS
expedition to the Great Lakes of Africa with Joseph Thomson. The Selous was
designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 due to the diversity of its
wildlife and undisturbed nature.
The reserve covers a total area
of 54,600 km2 (21,100 sq mi) and has additional buffer zones. Within the
reserve no permanent human habitation or permanent structures are permitted.
All (human) entry and exit is carefully controlled by the Wildlife Division of
the Tanzanian Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. Some of the typical
animals of the savanna (for example African Bush Elephants, Black Rhino, Hippo,
Masai Lions, East African Wild Dogs, Cheetahs, Cape Buffaloes, Masai Giraffes
and Nile crocodiles) can be found in this park in larger numbers than in any
other African game reserve or national park.
Tourist Attraction in Selous Game
Reserve
Standing as the largest game reserve in
Africa, Selous is also the second largest conservation area in Africa sized at
5,000square kilometres. It is definitely noted as even four times bigger than
the Serengeti. While in Tanzania, it is very special to take a safari to Selous
as it is one of the most remote game reserves hence least visited parks in
Africa. Because of it elaborate and unique beauty, the Selous has so many
safari animals and thus has it in history that UNESCO declared it a world
heritage in 1982.
Birds and Wildlife in Selous
The Selous is host to over 350 species of
birds and reptiles, the species for plants accounts for about 2000 species as
well as a wide range of wildlife. The largest concentration of elephants
(110,000) on the continent has been known for taking home in this same reserve.
The reduction in numbers estimated at about 30,000 to 50,000 are known for
having been brought about by the “Ivory wars “of the late 70s and early 80s
which also brought about a much devastating effect on the herds, reducing them
in numbers.
Apart from being very famous for elephants,
rhinos and hippopotamus, the selous game reserve also has a vast range of game
including: brindled gnu, Nyasaland gnu, sable antelope, eland, greater kudu,
waterbuck, hartebeest, zebras, giraffe, reedbuck, warthog, spotted hyena, lion,
leopard, hunting dog, in addition to the largest populations of buffalo in
Africa.
It is such a special occasion to take a
Tanzania Safari visit in the Selous Game Reserve, you are able to experience
magnificent safari animals, walk among the breathtaking beauty and probe the
unveiled parts of the national park.
Majority of wildlife in selous are some of
the main attractions. A variety of game viewing activities are therefore
available in this park. A number of trips are offered by boat, vehicle or on
foot. Boat safaris for example allow you to move swiftly on the lakes and
channels leading you through to the birds and animals closely including hippos
and crocodile. All the lodges should be able to offer guided walks for all
those in the right age bracket. (usually 12 years and over.16 years for Lake
Manze and Impala, which come with big chances of interface with big game such
as buffalo, lion on foot, or even elephant.
How to get there
Taking a road Safari
One may choose to take a road trip from Dar
es Salaam that involves taking a normal circuit route which would involve a
trip to the Mikumi National Park heading through and entering the Matambwe
gate. It is such a great experience to take the road from Morogoro as it gives
the visitors the chance to go driving though the Morogoro town and the chance
to view the town that perfectly backdrops Ulugulu mountains. It is such an
alluring experience more so in the morning. As one goes through heading out of
the Morogoro town, you will have the chance to see the way how people live and
work within the rural villages in Tanzania.
As you drive through, there is an overlook;
you are able to view the way the village is displayed, its setting, and a
corridor area setup for trading. A road from Morogoro can also lead you to a
magnificent way to the contours of Sable Mountain lodge and Uluguru mountains
at a distance. Taking the access road from Dar es Salaam would be an enjoyable
trip with super views of the Tanzania countryside showing tall palms and lush
grassland in hilly areas.
This is an alternative route that comes to
Selous through Morogoro. The narrow pathway can always lead you to animals and
that may have stayed into game control pockets as you enter Selous from Dar es
Salaam.
Railroad system
Adventure never stops; the other way to get
to Selous could be through the TAZARA (Tanzania Zambia Railway) railroad
system. It starts from Dar es Salaam, diminishing off bush routes adventures
guests at the rail stop in Matambwe. Throughout this journey, you enjoy the
beauty of the bush land. The journey takes you four to five hours in a
panoramic tour of Tanzania rural landscape. It is usually the most worthwhile
way to get to the Selous Game Reserve.
Through an Air Safari
This is alternative three for one to get to
the Selous Game Reserve. There are a number of departure flights from Dar es
Salaam, Arusha, Zanzibar and landing a different accommodation or even public
access airstrips. Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) can is used as the
entry point for the country. As a safari development to a beach holiday on
Zanzibar Island or one of the other beached around Dar es Salaam. There are
usually scheduled departure flights to welcome this to both Selous and Ruaha.
Even if it is the most expensive; an air safari is the quickest way to Selous
Game Reserve.
Selous It stands as the largest Game
reserve in Africa and the most popular as one of the game viewing areas in
Africa. Though hidden, the Selous Game Reserve is located in Southern Tanzania.
We courage you to come and visit the beautiful
in Selous Game Reserve here in Tanzania.
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