TANZANIA: PAWS AND CLAWS

THE SELOUS

The lush riverine waterways, woodlands and savannahs of the Selous Game Reserve combine in a unique and varied landscape. On guided walks and game drives you can find lion, leopard, African hunting dog, giraffe and impala. Drifting softly amongst honking hippos and cranky crocodiles, watch grandiose fish eagles and tiny jewel-like kingfishers dive the waters with immaculate skill. See herds of impala, zebra and wildebeest dice with death as they come warily to the water’s edge and a thriving population of elephant crossing the waters with playful exuberance. These are the special features of the Selous, culminating in breathtaking sunsets that sweep across the sky at the end of each magical day.

THE RUAHA

The ancient realms of Ruaha National Park, created over millennia, are even less frequented than the Selous. The contrast with the greenery of the Selous makes this park a great combination for a longer safari. Its red earth reflects the heat of the African sun and the Great Ruaha River winds through its centre. The hillsides are the domain of stately antelope and the dusty distances are covered with ease by packs of African hunting dog and by vast herds of buffalo and elephant. This park seems to express an essence of the great continent of which it is but a small part. Each day the wonders of the bush play out beneath a changing sky, and guides track footprints and subtle signs to bring you magically close to the wildlife