Tanzania

Selous & Ruaha

The Selous Game Reserve is one of the largest faunal reserves of the world, located in the south of Tanzania. The reserve covers a total area of 54,600 km2 (21,100 sq mi), has additional buffer zones. Within the Selous Reserve no permanent human habitation or permanent structures are permitted. Some of the typical animals of the savanna (for example elephants, hippopotami, African Wild Dog, Cape buffalo and crocodiles) can be found in this park in larger numbers than in any other African game reserve or national park. Most of the Selous reserve remains set aside for game hunting through a number of privately leased hunting concessions, but a section of the northern Selous Game Reserve park along the Rufiji River has been designated a photographic zone and is a popular tourist destination. There are several high end lodges and camps mainly situated along the river and lake systems in this area. Rather difficult road access means most visitors arrive by small aircraft from Dar es Salaam.
Ruaha National Park is the largest national park in Tanzania. It covers an area of about 22,000 km². It is located in the middle of Tanzania about 130 km from Iringa. Ruaha is famous for its large population of Elephants. Presently about 10 000 elephants are roaming the park. Ruaha National Park is also a true birdwatchers paradise: 436 species have been identified. The best times to visit for predators and large mammals is the dry season (May–December) and for birds and flowers, the wet season (January–April). There are Six lodges in Ruaha: Tandala Tented Camps, Mwagusi Safari Camp, Mdonya Old River Camp , Ruaha River Lodge, Kwihale and Jongomero Camp.

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Selous & Ruaha

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Chimpanzee Lodges

Beho Beho Lodge
Beho Beho is not really a camp in the true sense of the word, as it has individual bandas or stone built, palm-leaf thatched cottages, rather than the tented accommodation one might more readily associate with a camp. But also it is not really a safari lodge as it has only eight bandas, five on one side of the main house and three on the other, one tends to think of a safari lodge in terms of something quite a good bit larger.		US$800 - US$800
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Jongomero Camp
Situated in the South-West of Tanzania, Ruaha sprawls within and along an ancient arm of the Great Rift Valley, covering a unique transition zone where the Eastern and Southern species of both fauna and flora meet against a dramatic topographical background. For the more discerning safari lover who is looking for an 'off the beaten track' pure wilderness experience, a visit to Ruaha to view its large beasts, stunning vistas, numerous baobabs and its unique birds and animals must not be missed!!		US$522 - US$732
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Lake Manze Camp
The camp is located in the Selous Game Reserve, the largest game reserve in Africa and is situated on the shores of Lake Manze. The camp maintains simplicity – there are no extra frills here. Though the result isn't luxurious, it is certainly exciting; you do feel like you are out in the wilderness. This feeling is enhanced by the camp's position on the floodplain of Lake Manze.		US$335 - US$370
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Ruaha River Lodge
Ruaha River Lodge tells us - If you can only see one park in all of Africa, it should be Ruaha National Park in Tanzania. The combination of stunning scenery, rugged landscapes, and animal variety is unmatched. When to visit Ruaha National Park - Ruaha National Park can be visited at any time of year. However, the best time for game viewing is during the dry season from June until December when wildlife converges on the dwindling water reserves of the park and concentrates along the Great Ruaha River, the only permanent water source in the park.		US$270 - US$310
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Rufiji River Camp
The tented camp, situated in the heart of the reserve, is environmentally friendly and each tent is equipped with private bathroom and a veranda facing the river. There is a constant flow of animals coming down to drink at the river offering a permanent show to visitors of the camp. 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.		-
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Selous Impala Camp
Selous Impala camp overlooks the rippling Rufiji River, sheltering under Borassus palms and Tamarind trees and provides superb comfort, wonderful wildlife and dining under the stars. Impala Camp was set up by old East Africa hand Gillie Zanacchi and his wife Tessa as a retreat where they could take their friends to enjoy the animals and the bush. It soon became obvious they would have to share!		US$370 - US$545
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Selous Riverside Safari Camp
Hidden amongst dense forest and on the banks of the Rufiji River, Selous Riverside Safari Camp provides the most breathtaking view as dawn arises and a whole new adventure is about to begin. Overlooking the Rufiji River, Selous Riverside Safari Camp consists of ten of the most largest and luxurious tented chalets in Tanzania. Its spacious tents have been carefully placed to provide privacy and blend into the nature’s surrounding, overlooking the Rufiji River and its hippos and crocodiles.		US$198 - US$275
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Selous Safari Camp
The Selous Safari Camp is delightfully situated within an open palm forest on the shores of Lake Nzerakera, a massive lake adjoining the Great Rufiji River. Blending in superbly with its natural surroundings in what is one of the most photogenic areas of the Selous Game Reserve. All safari tents are widely spaced along the lakeshore ensuring maximum privacy and wonderful views. Each tent sits atop its own raised timber platform with two large verandahs on either side where one can sit with a cup of tea in the morning watching the bush come to life at sunrise, or nursing a gin and tonic as the bush gets ready for the night at sunset.		US$627 - US$837
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