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The Tanzanian southern circuit is a combination of three heavenly destinations that redefine what an African safari as really about. They are the Udzungwa National Park, Mikumi National Park and the Selous Game Reserve .The Selous game reserve is one of the larges reserves on the African continent. It got its name from Sir Fredrick Selous, a British big game hunter and early conservationist who died in this territory in 1917.

The Selous is graced by a number of rivers like the Rufiji, Ruaha and Kilombero. It also has a large animal population comprised of buffaloes, lions, hyenas, elephants, Crocodiles, roan, waterbuck, zebras, bushbuck and a wide variety of other antelopes. The vegetation found on the rolling plains is Miombo and Mopane bush with dense thickets. There is thick dense bush and trees around riverine regions.

The Selous game reserve has at its disposal open four wheel drive vehicles or one could also choose to have the bush experience the old fashioned way by camping, hiking or foot safaris.

Visitors who opt to indulge in foot safaris or game walks within the reserve are accompanied by an armed park ranger. This is probably the most indigenous way to reconnect with Mother Nature. There are magnificent sight to see like the rolling grass plains, wetlands, swamps and dense forests.

The river Rufiji Delta is an eye striking feature in the reserve. It connects the Ruaha and Rufiji rivers close to the park boundaries and deposits its waters out into the Indian Ocean along the Tanzanian coast. The biggest water catchment resource in this region is the Rufiji River. It is home to a variety of water an bird life, one can explore the deltas by taking an exciting boat ride into the different channels and lakes found in this river system. The water usually is packed with hippos and crocodiles that are usually found on the river banks soaking in the sun warmth. The river also has plenty of storks, ducks and herons.

Flights operate daily from Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar with a transfer at an airstrip known as Mtemere. Flights usually take 45 minutes. The distance from Dar es Salaam via Kibiti is 250km and 250km from Morogoro via Uluguru Mountain.

For visitors seeking accommodation they can find it at the Rufiji River Camp. It is well equipped with 20 private tents and is ideally located on the banks of Rufiji River. Each tend has a private verandah that has a commanding view of the river plus a bathroom. The bar & restaurant is the epicenter of the camp. The camp sports a large swimming poll with sun loungers and a library.

Visiting Selous game reserve results to the nagging temptation to visit the other awesome gifts of Mother Nature that are in close proximity, namely: Udzungwa National Park, Mikumi National Park. This make up the Tanzanian Southern circuit that leaves you yearning for more.

Mikumi National Park is well known for its population of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, elands, and greater Kudu, wildebeest, roan and sable antelope. Predators include tree-climbing lions, leopards, wild hunting dogs and black-backed jackal. You may also see crocodiles, monitor lizards, yellow baboon and hippos.

Accommodation of travelers to the Mikumi national is offered in the homely Vuma hills tented camp. The bar and restaurant ahs an eye striking view of the rolling plains and is the place to relax. As is the norms with tented camps the menu options are somewhat limited. The meals are finger licking delicious. There is a pool that is just below the restaurant.

The Vuma Hills tented camp is only 2 hours away from Udzungwa Mountains National park where guests could decide to spend the day walking or hiking. Undzungwa is a haven to over 400 bird species hence the perfect getaway for bird watching lovers.

The southern circuit of Tanzania is one safari worth considering.