Roho Ya Selous NORTHERN SELOUS GAME RESERVE

Rufiji River 2 AFRICAAFRICA How big is Selous? The whole reserve measures 45,000 km , larger than Switzerland and more than twice the size of . The northern sector of the Selous, north of the , is dedicated to photographic safaris.

N SELOUS GAME RESERVE

ATLANTIC WILD DOG: The Selous is one W E OCEAN TANZANIA of Africa’s best strongholds of INDIAN (also known as OCEAN Painted Dogs or Hunting Dogs) – these fearsome predators can run for days on end without S tiring, wearing down their prey The reserve is named after HISTORY: through exhaustion. BUFFALO: Frederick Courtney Selous, a British hunter- The vastness of the turned-conservationist who was killed trying Selous makes it an to protect the reserve during World War 1. appealing home to His grave, along with WW1 trenches can still buffalo, with more be visited today. than 120,000 buffalo found here. Lake Nzerakera Lake Manze

Siwandu Airstrip WW1 Selous Grave Trenches Roho Ya Selous Lake Siwandu

Mbuyu Airstrip

HIPPO: There are high concentrations of hippo in the reserve, who Lake Mzizima provide a constant soundtrack to your LakeTagalala safari.

KEY River Mtemere Road Gate Camp Rufiji River Airstrip : There are more than 4,000 lion found in Grave the reserve, and prides are often relaxed around Historical Site vehicles, making for great sightings. Why send my guests to the Selous? Why choose Roho ya Selous?

• A truly varied safari experience: explore the reserve’s • Located in the very heart of the prime wildlife area varied habitats, from swamps and lakes to grasslands • Only eight tents including a family tent and woodland, in search of wildlife accommodating two adults and three children • Every day on safari is different: mix and match each • Evening Breeze cooling system over the beds to morning and afternoon with your choice of game drive, combat the heat and humidity of the Selous boat safari, walking safari and fishing • Swimming pool to keep you cool between safari • Home to one of Africa’s largest populations of African activities wild dog, one of the continent’s greatest predators • Excellent guides to showcase this diverse game • Abundance of birdlife: there are more than 400 reserve and its wildlife recorded species of bird found in the Selous, from the ever-present African fish eagles to the much sought- after Pel’s fishing owl Geography • More unique species such as eland and Nyassa wildebeest • Closest airstrip: Mbuyu (20 mins) or Siwandu (40 mins) • Low density of safari camps, ensuring an exclusive and authentic safari experience • Coordinates: 7°40’30,80”S, 38°6’4,83”E

Activities in the Selous How do I get my guests to the Selous?

• Boating safaris on the lakes and river systems to get • Daily flights from Dar es Salaam with Coastal up close to hippos and bird life Aviation and Safari Airlink – approximately 45 minutes • Walking safaris to learn about the smaller flora and • Daily flights to/from Zanzibar for a pre- or post- fauna of the bush safari beach stay – approximately 1 hour 5 minutes • Game drives in open vehicles to seek out larger • Daily flights to/from Ruaha National Park for an mammals and explore further afield extended safari in an entirely different environment – • Fishing – Various Catfish and Tigerfish are found in approximately 1 hour 45 minutes good numbers, you can take 3 fish home per day.

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