Selous Safari Park – A Perfect African Holiday

Venture to the Selous Safari Park for a perfect African holiday. This safari park is located in the Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania, Africa – which is home to a wide variety of environments – plains, forests, mountains and lakes. It is Africa’s largest game reserve and one of Tanzania’s three World Heritage sites.

There are many Selous lodges to choose from including Beho Beho, Lake Manze Camp and the Selous Safari Park. Hunting is organized on the Southern end of the game reserve, which is known for its thick bush hiding animals. The Selous camp has a great variety of safari lodging from simple, rustic camps to more complex, luxurious camps.

One of the more popular activities is the “fly-camp” – walking and driving tours out into the African bush. After a day of journeying, the “fly-camp” welcomes guests with a warm fire and shower. Mosquito netting protects tourists from insects, while armed guards protect tourists from animals.

Selous Safari Park is in a lightly wooded area on Lake Nzerakela. A large tented shop welcomes tourists. The rooms are located on a high stilt platform above the tree tops. The spacious open air private rooms have fans and double beds.

The Selous camp is located close to the water edge, which allows for viewing of animals (hadeda ibis, buffalo and elephant) quenching their thirst. Well-versed and experienced guides lead 4WD motor vehicle safaris and river tours. The morning and afternoon tours attempt to avoid the afternoon heat.

International chefs prepare enticing food for the safari participants. Typical breakfast fare includes fruit, cereals and eggs. Basic lunches include salads, breads and a dessert. Dinner offers meats, mashed potatoes and green beans. Tea and coffee are included. A bar is also available.

Children over six are welcome; African family traditions call for children being closely supervised by parents. Children must be over sixteen to walk on safari or “fly-camp”. No more than three children at a time are allowed in the camp. The camp is open, without artificial modifications, like fences. Security guards are available 24 hours a day; whistles are located in rooms for emergency use.

Adjacent to the Selous Safari Park is a more exclusive private camp, with four to six tents, that can be specially reserved for groups or families. It offers large sofas and wooden armchairs, with dining around the pool.

The Selous Safari Park can be reached by Dar es Salaam through the air (half hour airplane flight with a five-minute drive) or road (six hour drive depending on weather and road conditions). The nearest international airport to Selous game reserve is Dar es Salaam.

Take an African holiday at the beautiful nature game reserve of Selous Safari Park. Experience this perfect African safari destination for yourself.