TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS
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•Most famous national park in Africa •Annual migration of 1.7 million wildebeest. •The largest population of lions in Africa. •Stunningly beautiful landscapes
selous
The Selous Game Reserve is the largest protected game reserve on the African continent covering an area of 54,600 square kilometers comprised of a vast wilderness with forests, grassy plains, mountains and open woodlands. his reserve was named after Frederick Selous Courtney who was a great Hunter and explorer. Selous Safari Holidays are highly recommended as in size this reserve is twice the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and three times Kruger National Park in South Africa. This reserve was established in 1922, and in 1982 it was declared a UNESCO world heritage site thanks to its rich diversity of wildlife and uninterrupted nature.
TOPOGRAPGY
Drainage network and elevations
ACTIVITIES
- Game viewing by vehicle
- Walking safaris
- Bird Watching Tours,
- Walking SafarisBoat Safaris,
- Game Drives,
- Selous Fly-Camping Tours,
- Hot Air Balloon Safaris
ACCOMMODATION
- Special campsites.
- Seasonal campsites.
- Lodges
BEST KNOWN FOR
SPECIES
purple-crested turaco, yellow-billed stork, trumpeter hornbill, white-crowned spur-winged plovers, malachite kingfishers
BEST TIME TO GO
The best time to visit Selous Game Reserve is from June to October which also ranks as the peak tourist season in Tanzania. When we talk about the Selous Tanzania Weather, we are basically going to analyze the seasonal weather patterns experienced in the Selous and how they affect this game reserve.