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Africa / Tanzania
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park, dominated by the Tarangire River is a grossly under-rated park and one of the best-kept secrets in Africa. Perhaps this is because it does not fit so conveniently into a weeks safari, or because it lies just off the northern circuit. Whatever the reason, it means that Tarangire is a superb wildlife destination for the enthusiast, particularly welcoming when added on after the busy northern circuit of Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. The river attracts enormous herds of Elephants and the landscape is a rich and varied mix of Baobab trees, acacia bush, plains, swamps and rocky outcrops. The wildlife here is superb and the area actually experiences its own migration although smaller in scale than the one further north. Elephants are virtually guaranteed here, and Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, Spotted Hyena, jackal and occasionally Wild Dog hunt the herds of Cape Buffalo as well as Grants, and Thompsons Gazelle, Burchells Zebra, giraffe and Warthog. The area is excellent for birds of prey and provides superb habitats for hundreds of other species. The park is within half a days drive of Arusha and Lake Manyara so it is an easy add-on to any northern circuit safari. Tarangire Treetops is located just outside the park boundary and is a great place for resident Elephants. The 10 tree-house style rooms are large and airy and some of them are built on stilts allowing game to pass freely underneath. The central area built around a giant Baobab overlooks a waterhole. Tarangire River Camp is located near the main entrance to Tarangire in a fantastic position overlooking a tributary of the Tarangire River where you can sit and take in your surroundings with views across to the park. It has 10 roomy tents.
Selous Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve is named after Frederick Courtney Selous, the famous 19th century hunter and explorer whose books were bestsellers in Victorian England. The Selous is the largest wildlife sanctuary on the African continent covering a staggering 54,600 square kilometres. It consists of vast tracts of archetypal East African wilderness containing perhaps the greatest concentration of big game left on earth. Only in its northern extremity in the area of forest set around the mighty Rufiji River, has the Selous suffered the incursion of man, and it is still home to a bewildering array of birds and mammals. This is the Africa experienced by many of its early explorers raw and untouched. Gamedrives may take you to the lakes where, in the dry season, the herbivores gather to drink and the carnivores lie in wait. Walks accompanied by an armed guide offer the opportunity to see Cape Buffalo, Elephant and perhaps a Lion, and a boat safari provides you with the thrill of getting close to Hippos and Nile Crocodiles. Although poaching has in the past affected the Elephant population careful management and conservation schemes have brought their numbers back to a healthy level. There are also large numbers of Wild Dog, Lion, Leopard and many other species. Selous Safari Camp has a prime position on the shores of Lake Tagalala close to the Rufiji River. The camp is unfenced and designed to blend in with the spectacular natural scenery. Each of the 12 safari tents are sighted on a timber platform offering great views of the lake. They are colourful with an airy feel. Both the bar and dining room are also raised on wooden platforms above the ground. The camp also has a good-sized swimming pool very welcome as it can get hot in the Selous. Selous Impala Camp has just seven tents constructed
Rufiji River Camp has a fantastic location high on a bank above the Rufiji River, in a stretch of woodland populated by monkeys and numerous birds. The views from the front of the camp are wonderful and it is a great place to watch out for some of the many Hippos and crocs that relax in the water during the heat of the day. The camp, which has 20 tents, has a rustic African feel to it, with thatch roofs, stone floors and the occasional carved piece of furniture. Rufiji is not a luxurious camp, however it has a pleasant unpretentious feel. Lying on the banks of the Rufiji River, Sand Rivers is an idyllic place from which to explore the Selous. Sand Rivers main public area designed using local wood and stone set in the shade of a large baobab tree. There are just eight rooms set in pairs along the riverbank. Each room is open fronted, with extensive views directly onto the River.
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Tarangire Safari Lodge is a permanent lodge combining both tents and bungalows. You cant beat sitting on the large deck outside the lounge and dining room of this lodge with a pair of binoculars watching the excitement in the river below.
on a high wooden decking with magnificent views of the river and the forest beyond. The tents are spread over a large area ensuring privacy and a real bush feel.
Tarangire Treetops
Selous Safari Camp, Selous National Park
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