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SelousGame Reserve
Africa's largest game reserve (now Nyerere National Park) spans 50,000 square kilometres of pristine wilderness — larger than Switzerland. The Rufiji River system creates a dramati…
Best Time to VisitJune to October (dry season); many camps close during long rains
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Overview
Selous Game Reserve
Africa's largest game reserve (now Nyerere National Park) spans 50,000 square kilometres of pristine wilderness — larger than Switzerland. The Rufiji River system creates a dramatic landscape of lakes, channels, and floodplains teeming with wildlife.
Park Highlights
01Africa's largest game reserve at 50,000 sq km
02Boat safaris on the Rufiji River
03One of Africa's largest African wild dog populations
04Walking safaris through untouched wilderness
05Stiegler's Gorge — dramatic river canyon
06Fly camping — sleeping under the stars in the bush
Best Time to Visit
June to October (dry season); many camps close during long rains
Climate
Hot and humid, 25-40°C, with distinct wet and dry seasons
Location
TZ, Southern Tanzania
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