Lying between the two equatorial climates of east and southern Africa, Ruaha is renowned for its remoteness, aridness and excellent game viewing, which includes the rare, greater kudu and huge concentrations of elephant. The park as a whole offers some of the best wildlife, birds, flora and fauna on the continent, while the Ruaha River itself attracts large numbers of animals attempting to cool off.
The Selous is Africa's single largest game reserve with thick Miombo vegetation and a river, which teams with hippo and huge crocodiles that bask the day away on the large sand flats. There is an substantial lion population and visitors, who are few and far between, spend most of their time around the river in boats, on foot or in vehicles. The park forms the boundary between two different species of wildebeest and is the southern most point that the beautiful Masai giraffe can be found.
Beho Beho was the first camp to be sited in The Selous,
For anyone seeking a true African wilderness experience, a visit to Ruaha National Park is essential.
Mwagusi Safari Camp is 8kms from the confluence of the Great Ruaha and the Mwagusi Rivers and lies 6kms from the escarpment.
A large stone and thatch camp built high on a kopje overlooking the Ruaha River. It can accommodate up to 80 guests in various types of rooms. There are two dining areas with good views of the river.
Sand Rivers is Richard Bonham's permanent lodge in the Selous, a 40-minute light aircraft flight from Dar es Salaam.
The Selous Safari Camp, on the banks of Lake Nzerakera, is designed to blend in with the spectacular natural scenery.
