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Selous Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve,now Nyerere National Park, is the largest national park in Africa
The Selous Game Reserve is a protected area in southern Tanzania. It covers a total area of 50,000 km2 (19,000 sq mi) and has additional buffer zones. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 due to its wildlife diversity and undisturbed nature.
Selous Game Reserves plays home to a wide variety of wildlife and an array of bird species, while exciting activities allow for a different pace of safari as you explore waterways by boat, and seasonal wetlands on foot. It’s a lesser-known destination and, therefore, is less crowded than the popular northern parks in Tanzania, which gives it a wilder and more private atmosphere. The park is home to many species, including a good population of wild dogs and the Big 5, which reside in the Miombo woodlands and marshy floodplains.
Top Selous Activities
Boat Safaris
A signature Selous experience! Glide along the river, observing hippos, crocodiles, and an incredible variety of waterbirds, often witnessing animals coming to the banks to drink.
Game Drives
Discover the wonders of Nyerere National Park and witness the majesty of its large herbivores and predators up close in our spacious seven-seater game vehicles with open sides.
Fishing Safaris
Experience a perfect combination of a boating safari and some fun catch-and-release fishing safari while exploring the rivers that provide a substantial population of tigerfish and catfish.
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