Magnificent sickle-horned sable and curly-horned greater kudu tend to keep to the longer grass and wooded shrubby areas. The dry season sees an ancient elephant migration from the Selous to Mozambique’s Niassa Game Reserves. This journey crosses one of the largest natural trans-boundary eco-systems in Africa, and at the last consensus it was estimated that 64,400 elephants roam the two parks, with 84% happening on the Tanzanian side.

There are plenty of activities to enjoy in the Reserve. As a unique opportunity, walking safaris are permitted in the Selous. Most of the nearby game lodges and safari camps will have daily game drives in 4×4 vehicles for exploring the Reserve with the expert knowledge of a guide and tracker. Of course, boat trips on the Rufiji are also popular. Navigating the network of lakes and rivers by boat provides an unusual perspective on the terrain and allow the animals to remain undisturbed by your presence. Fishing the rivers in the Selous is extremely enjoyable as anglers search for fierce tiger fish and giant vundu catfish which can exceed 100 pounds. The vundu is marvelously equipped with primitive lungs that enable it to cross land for short distances in search of a new home as the pools shrink during the dry season. Fly camping lets visitors set up a small, temporary camp in the bush with an armed guard nearby.