Selous Game Reserve

Looking for an unforgettable safari adventure? Selous Game Reserve is the perfect destination! Spanning over 45,000 square kilometers, it’s Africa’s largest game reserve, offering an incredible array of wildlife. From the rare black rhinoceros to the elusive African wild dog, Selous is a true safari haven. But it’s not just the remarkable animals that set Selous apart – it’s also the vast, untouched wilderness that stretches across 50,000 square kilometers. With only a few lodges scattered throughout the park, you’ll feel like you have the place all to yourself.

One of the most thrilling experiences in Selous is witnessing a lion hunt. Unlike lions in other parts of East Africa, Selous lions have darker coats and hunt during the day, employing an opportunistic strategy. Besides lions, you’ll encounter thousands of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and antelope, especially during the dry season. Predators like lions, leopards, hyenas, and wild dogs are also common sightings.

Birdwatchers will love Selous, home to species like the Malagasy squacco heron, trumpeter hornbill, purple-crested turaco, and carmine bee-eater, among many others. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or a bird lover, Selous is an ideal destination.

For the best experience, visit during the dry season (June to February). The rainy season makes some areas inaccessible, and game drives can be difficult. But in the dry season, you’ll experience Selous at its peak.

Selous offers more than just game drives. You can take a boat ride on the Rufiji River to see crocodiles, hippos, and elephants, or enjoy a sunset view as buffalo and giraffes drink from the river. For something truly unique, try fly camping and spend the night under the stars, with only a mosquito net separating you from the wilderness. You can also take guided walking safaris with armed rangers.

Getting to Selous is easy with daily flights to nearby airstrips from Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Arusha, and other parks, or by the Tazara railway line.

We suggest staying at least three nights in Selous, but for a full experience with walking safaris and fly camping, extend your stay. A trip to Selous is an investment in wildlife and wilderness, and it will surely be an unforgettable adventure.

Mikumi National Park

Have you ever experienced the misty mornings at Mikumi National Park? It’s a breathtaking sight! As the sun rises, the grass takes on a warm russet hue, creating a serene and beautiful atmosphere. This is also when zebras are seen gracefully moving across the fields, almost like they’re performing a ballet. They blend so seamlessly with the landscape, especially with the increase in predator activity.

Mikumi National Park is a true treasure, rich in wildlife and natural beauty, and it’s located right next to Africa’s largest game reserve, the Selous. Spanning over 75,000 square kilometers, the park is teeming with wildlife, particularly in the Mkata Floodplain.

This area, often compared to the Serengeti Plains, is ideal for spotting lions hunting and herds of buffalo, zebras, and wildebeests. If you’re fortunate, you might even capture a photo of the giant eland, the world’s largest antelope. Birdwatchers will be delighted by species like the bateleur eagle, yellow-throated longclaw, and lilac-breasted roller.

Don’t forget to check out the two pools about 5 km from the main entrance gate, where you can find hippos and waterbirds. For more details about Mikumi National Park, be sure to read the “About Mikumi National Park” guide, which includes helpful information on how to get there, activities, the best times to visit, and more. Plan your trip to Mikumi National Park and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature at its finest

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