tanzania safari
The Tanzanian southern circuit is a combination of three heavenly destinations that redefine what an African safari as really about. They are the Udzungwa National Park, Mikumi National Park and the Selous Game Reserve .The Selous game reserve is one of the larges reserves on the African continent. It got its name from Sir Fredrick Selous, a British big game hunter
by Karl-HeinzStraus and early conservationist who died in this territory in 1917.
The Tanzanian southern circuit is a combination of three heavenly destinations that redefine what an African safari as really about. They are the Udzungwa National Park, Mikumi National Park and the Selous Game Reserve .The Selous game reserve is one of the larges reserves on the African continent. It got its name from Sir Fredrick Selous, a British big game hunter and e
The Selous is crossed by a number of rivers such as the Rufiji, Ruaha and Kilombero and is noted for its large population of buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, elephant, crocodile, hippo sable, roan, waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, kongoni, bushbuck and a wide variety of other antelope. The vegetation is mainly Miombo and Mopane bush with dense thickets, open plains and a wide variety of large trees and thick bush along the riverine areas.
The Selous game reserve provides open roofed 4wd safari vehicles though one could opt for foot safaris, hiking and fly camping.
Visitors who opt to indulge in foot safaris or game walks within the reserve are accompanied by an armed park ranger. This is probably the most indigenous way to reconnect with Mother Nature. There are magnificent sight to see like the rolling grass plains, wetlands, swamps and dense forests.
The Rufigi River Delta is a striking feature of the game reserve. It connects the Great Ruaha River with the Rufigi River and not far from the park boundaries empties out into the Indian Ocean along the Tanzanian Coast. The Rufigi River is the largest water catchment locations in the region, and as such, is home to a plethora of varied water and bird life. You can take a boat safari where you will explore the different channels and lakes of the Rufiji River System. The water is usually full of hundreds of hippos as well as groups of crocodiles that laze in the sun on the sandbanks in the river. The river also teems with large variety of water birds like herons, storks, ducks and stilts.
Scheduled flights operate every day from Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar with a transfer at Mtemere airstrip. Flights from Dar es Salaam take 45 minutes. Distance from Dar es Salaam is 250 km, via Kibiti and 250km from Morogoro via Uluguru Mountain.
For visitors seeking accommodation they can find it at the Rufiji River Camp. It is well equipped with 20 private tents and is ideally located on the banks of Rufiji River. Each tend has a private verandah that has a commanding view of the river plus a bathroom. The bar & restaurant is the epicenter of the camp. The camp sports a large swimming poll with sun loungers and a library.
Visiting Selous game reserve results to the nagging temptation to visit the other awesome gifts of Mother Nature that are in close proximity, namely: Udzungwa National Park, Mikumi National Park. This make up the Tanzanian Southern circuit that leaves you yearning for more.
The Mikumi National park is acclaimed for its diversified animal population that comprises of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, elands, antelopes. As it is the norm with every food chain predators are present like the jackal, wild hunting dogs, and leopards and last but not least we have the king of the jungle the lion.
Luxurious accommodation is offered for Mikumi National park is offered at the Vuma Hills tented camp. Yhe restaurant and bar has a commanding view of the breathtaking plains, it provides a most relaxing environment to eat. As is the norm with camps the menu is limited but the food is finger licking sumptuous. Just below the restaurant is a small and well maintained swimming pool
The Vuma tented camp is a 2 hour journey from THE National mountain park of Udzungwa which offers the ideal choice for travelers to go hiking or walking. Its is a haven of choice with bird watchers and boasts to having over 400 bird species.
For those who want an off beaten track safari, Tanzanias southern circuit is worth considering.
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