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 The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. Rank : 10.0 (average on 3 votes)Coordinates : -7.656043,38.045969 ( Open in Google Maps) Subjects : All classic savannah. There is no rhino (only remained in northern Tanzania). Difficult Cheetah and greater kudu (environment not ideal). In addition to what have also to be photographed hundreds (no exaggeration) of species of birds for the presence of Lake Manze, other nearby lakes, canals and rivers. To get an idea followed these two links http://www.wildlife-programme.gtz.de/wildlife/download/nr_35.pdf http://www.adventurecampstz.com/selousbirds.htm Crucially many species can be approached a lot (even if only a few meters) from the ground (jeep) and the water (boat).Recommended equipment : Enough with a 300mm multiplier for almost anything. Bring a wide angle for the unforgettable views, sunrises and sunsets. I (APSC camera, then the appropriate considerations on the magnification if you have a full frame) I had a multiplier of 7.1, which allowed me to get to 500mm (about 35) and I have never felt the need of another, even for quadrupeds often by 300 was just too much and I mounted a 18-200 that I always behind on the road because Comfortable and light. All Nikon :-) except wide angle Sigma 8-16 (superb). Forget macro and tripod, practically useless.Best months : Definitely go in the dry season that is perfect going from June to September. All animals close to the water of lakes and rivers. The daytime temperature is warm but not too (30 degrees max) and the air is dry, so it's nice. In the evening and in the morning it is possible and easy to serve something heavier on him.How to get there : The Selous Game Reserve is one of the largest wildlife reserves in the world (as big as two Sicilies to get an idea) and then there are various streep close to landing zones. The airline is the Coastal (small planes to 13 seats max absolutely reliable and safe and well organized although at first you might think the opposite because they have, for various reasons, an organization completely different from those we are used to). For the Lake Manze Streep seems to me that it was called Siwandu. You can also opt to rent a car with driver-guide in Dar El Salaam and Arusha, but do not recommend it because it does not save much waste time traveling and especially not Make the most of local guides well-versed (read requests).Visits : Stay out of the reserve and get daily does not make sense for the size of the reserves and the lack of accommodation outside. You should book a tented camp or a lodge. Prices, however, and of course all inclusive (only around you, if you can, buy some prey pride of lions), including also the safari. You can choose from every day game drive (jeep - exceptional), boat-safari (boat - exceptional) or walking safari (on foot - so-so - I would only recommend if you are more than three nights). Field guides are exceptional and are able to see the animals in places where you start you will not see anything even after you have indicated where to look. I do not mean of course the vast majority of animals that you can always see around (often you have to choose what to watch and photograph the various options simultaneously), even at times you risk finirci him .... I've been to Lake Manze http://www.adventurecampstz.com/lakemanze.htm tented camp and it was unforgettable (do not recommend the lodge to higher prices and less integrated with the environment - read notes). The field in question has the tendency toward the lake Manze and ... (See notes).Notes : The first note is that the costs are very high, a little 'less North but little. I highly recommend in the dry season coupled Selous Game Reserve (see the destination of Juza) - Ruaha National Park instead of the most famous parks in the North unless your trip does not have as its primary purpose the wildebeest migration and / or for you is a fundamental trekking on Kilimanjaro. There is simply no comparison. I try to explain why. Ngorongoro, Serengeti, etc. are extraordinary and places, at least the Ngorongoro unique. In the north you will see just about anything, but the amount of tourists and jeep is awesome. During the months of crowding (July-August) but sometimes also in other months will not be able to stay with the animals themselves. Often the jeeps are dozens (even several dozen), you have to wait your turn, you have a few minutes of proximity to the animal and then you will have to give way to others. In the Selous and Ruaha I met in 6 days total (3 +3) dozens of times lions, leopards and three times once a cheetah (to speak of the most popular, while others do not count the matches) and only once have was with another jeep with the lions. Once the jeep were five or six, but because it had been reported a bunch of wild dogs (not easy to find) and jeep had come from afar, and even in this case, however, after 15 minutes we could be alone with the pack. I leave you to the considerations. But not enough staying in tented camps diving you will experience is unique. Around the tent's all. Baboons and elephants a few meters (just 5 meters!) While you eat or you are in a tent (there are always the Masai to control), bird-watching amazing from the veranda of your tent or for lazy people from inside the bed (no joke ), giraffe passing with small to 40-50 meters away, look curious. The night we met hippo a few tens of meters (do not worry you are always escorted) and lions and hyenas are competing for prey within a hundred yards. | | Nearby:   Mikumi National Park 106 km
 Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve 183 km
 Zanzibar 209 km
 Jozani Forest Reserve 218 km
 Ruaha National Park 366 km
 Shimba Hills National Reserve 414 km
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