Type de parc
Réserve de chasse
Région
Lindi, Morogoro, Mtwara, and Ruvuma
Superficie
50,000 km²
Altitude
100-1,300 meters
UNESCO World HeritageRufiji RiverWild DogsWildernessBoat SafariElephantsRemoteSouthern CircuitLarge Reserve
Pourquoi visiter Selous
One of the largest protected areas in Africa and UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to significant concentrations of elephants, buffalo, and endangered wild dogs.
Écosystème et végétation
Miombo woodland, acacia savanna, riverine forests, seasonal swamps, wetlands, and the extensive Rufiji River system. Extensive miombo woodlands, borassus palms along rivers, grasslands, riverine forests with mahogany and ebony trees, swamp vegetation.
Meilleure période pour visiter
June to October (dry season)
Accès et informations pratiques
Accès
Accessible by air to various airstrips or by road from Dar es Salaam (5-6 hours). Multiple entry points.
Heures d'ouverture
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily