Meru Styled Tents
Nomad Mobile Safaris are about combining privacy & flexibility with traditional comfort and the chance to get under the skin of Tanzania's wilderness areas without any modicum of deprivation. The Selous mobile camp is set up for a minimum of 6-8 guests. The Meru sleeping tents are completely enclosed. In front of each tent is a large verandah with a table and safari chairs and at the back of each tent is an en-suite bathroom with a 'long drop' lavatory and a bucket-shower cubicle. The Selous Safari Camp offers excellent cuisine, a well stocked bar and a delightful, elevated viewing deck overlooking the Rufiji River.
Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
June - October; December - March
The best months for travelling to Tanzania are June through the end of October and then December through the end of March. July, August and September, are the busiest times along with the Christmas holidays as this is when school holidays fall. If you prefer to travel when the game is still superb but it is not so busy then the following months are recommended: June, September, October, November, February, March, April and May.
Local Info
The largest game reserve in Africa - 4 times the size of the Serengeti. It possesses a diverse landscape from hot volcanic springs, sporadic lakes, channels from the Great Ruaha and Rufiji rivers. Walking is permitted (with an armed ranger) which with over 350 species of bird and 2,000 species of plants to see makes this the most heavenly sanctuary to explore. Selous is famous for its elephant, hippopotamus and rhino (although now few remain). The park has a broad range of game: buffalo - the largest population in Africa; Nyasaland gnu; brindled gnu; hartebeest; Greater Kudu; sable antelope; eland; reedbuck; bushbuck; waterbuck; warthog; zebras; giraffe; and wildebeest. Also: lion, leopard, the spotted hyeana and hunting dog are in abundance; cheetah are rare; there are over 350 species of bird and reptiles such as crocodiles and various snakes and lizards.
Game Drives, Bush Picnics, Sundowners, Nature Walks & Cultural Visits.
The highlight of this camp is the prolific and somewhat shy game which abound nearby and even into camp during the months of August through December. When guests first arrive they are alerted and warned about frequent visits by elephant and other wildlife. During the months of January to July the game tends to migrate to the north, only a 40 minute game drive away. Special activities include guided walks, open-top four wheel drive game viewing and boat excursions on the river. The opportunity to experience fly tent camping for even more "on the edge" wildlife exposure is available and must be prearranged.
