Rufiji River Tanzania - Rufiji River Safari - Selous Game Reserve Safari

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Rufiji River is the largest in Tanzania, draining most of the southern part of the country and navigable for about 100 km. It is formed by the convergence of two rivers; Kilombero and Luwegu. Its main tributary is the Great Ruaha River. Rufiji River flows from southwest highlands to eastern part of Tanzania entering the Indian Ocean, opposite Mafia Island. Rufiji River Delta is the natural drainage basin, containing the largest Mangrove forest in the world. It is located about 200 kilometers south of Dar-E-Salaam in the midway between Selous Game Reserve and Mafia Island Marine Park. ; the river acts as main feature in the Selous Game Reserve, which gives opportunity for River Boat safari. The area is rich in marine life that offer a healthy habitation for variety of fish and crustacean, which are supported by the deposition of mud and fresh water from the Rufiji River. Fish found here are: yellow fin, dogtooth tuna Wahoo, kingfish, Dorado, five-fingered jack, and red cod.

The Rufiji River Delta is of greatest importance for feeding and breeding sea turtles, small remnant populations of dugong, and for their vital role as nursery areas for marine animals (especially shrimps). The mangrove forest of the Rufiji Delta is an important site for migratory wetland birds, such as curlew sandpiper, little stint, crab plover, roseate tern and Caspian tern. It is also habitat for Nile crocodiles, hippopotamus, Sykes monkey and otter.


Elephant along the Rufiji River Ox Bow Lake


Sunset on the Rufiji River

Most of our safaris in Selous Game Reserve combine with Boat excursion in the Rufiji River, which takes 2 to 3 hours. It is either done in the morning or late afternoon.

4 Days Budget Safari to Selous Reserve

The river offers the most exciting safari in Selous Game Reserve. Boat safari in the Rufiji River, is combined with other sorts of Safari, e.g. Walking Safari and Game drive Safari giving you a picturesque view of almighty Rufiji River with its Ox-bow lakes.

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Hippo on the Rufiji River

Safari
4 Days Selous Boat Safaris
6 Days Mikumi Selous Tented Camp Safari
8 Days Selous Walking & Rufiji Boat Safari
7 Days Selous - Udzungwa Walks/Treks Trip
9 Days Selous Mikumi Ruaha Budget Safari
When to Visit Selous Game Reserve
All year round; but March, April & May to be avoided, December if rains are heavy it should not be considered.
Accommodation in Selous Game Reserve
There are number of lodges, normal camps and luxury tented camps inside and outside the reserve, mostly overlooking the river or ox-bow lakes.