The South
The “Southern Circuit” Of Wildlife Reserves Includes The Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park And Mikumi National Park. The Selous And Ruaha Are Seldom Visited And Offer A Great Opportunity To Explore Wild And Unspoiled Bush.
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Luambe National Park
Luambe National Park This undeveloped, 99-square-mile (254 km2) savannah and woodlands park is located just northeast of South Luangwa National Park. Luambe has many of the same species and features of South Luangwa National Park, but lacks first-class tourist facilities to accommodate visitors. ACCOMMODATION: Self-service bandas are available. CAMPING: Camping sites are available
Gemsbok National Park
Gemsbok National Park Entry is only possible from the Republic of South Africa. See "Kalahari Gemsbok National Park" in the chapter on South Africa for details.
Malindi-Watamu Marine National Reserve
Malindi-Watamu Marine National Reserve Malindi-watamu marine national reserve encompasses the area south of malindi to south of watamu, from 100 feet to three nautical miles (30 m - 5 km) offshore, and has very good diving and snorkeling. Accommodation in watamu - first class: * hemingway's is a 175 bed hotel with private facilities, swimming pool, and charter boats for deep sea fishing and diving. * turtle bay beach club has 154 air-conditioned rooms with ensuite facilities.
Mafia Island
Mafia Island A Forty-Minute Flight South From Dar Es Salaam, This Island Offers Some Of The Best Big Game Fishing In The World. Species Caught Include Marlin, Sailflsh, Tuna And Shark.
Shaba National Reserve
Shaba National Reserve The Turnoff To The Entrance To Shaba National Reserve Is °Cated East Of Samburu National Reserve, Two Miles South Of S Post. The Ewaso Ngiro River Forms The Reserve's Northwestern Border And Flows Through The Western Part Of The Reserve. This 92-Square-Mile (239 Km2) Park Is Characterized By Rocky Hills And Scattered Thornbush. Volcanic Rock Is Present In Many Areas, Mt. Shaba, A 5320-Foot (1622 M)-High Volcanic Cone After Which The Park Was Named, Lies To The South Of The Park. A Marsh In The Center Of The Park Is A Good Spot To Look For Game. During My Most
Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park Mikumi Is The Closest Park To Dar Es Salaam (180 Mi./288 Km.) And Takes About Four Hours To Drive On Tarmac From Dar Es Salaam Via Morongoro. The Park Covers 1247 Square Miles (3230 Km2) And Borders The Selous Game Reserve To The South Along The Tazara Rail¬road Line. There Is A Hippo Pool On The Main Highway Which Runs To Zambia And Divides The Park. The Park Is Dominated By The Mkata River Floodplain With Swamps And Grasslands Dotted With Baobab Trees And Miombo Woodlands At An Average Altitude Of 1800 Feet (550 M) Above Sea Level. Elephant, Buffalo,
La Vanille Crocodile Park And Nature Reserve
La Vanille Crocodile Park And Nature Reserve Located In The South, This Farm Breeds Nile Crocodiles Brought From Madagascar. There Is Also A Small Zoo With Wild Animals Found On Mauritius And A Nature Walk.
Lake Turkana
Lake Turkana Called The Jade Sea Because Of Its Deep Green Color, Lake Turkana Is A Huge Inland Sea Surrounded By Semidesert Near The Ethiopian Border, Three Days Of Hard Driving Over Rough Terrain From Nairobi. Formerly Named Lake Rudolf, This Huge Lake Is Over 175 Miles (280 Km) Long And 10 To 30 Miles (16-48 Km) Wide, Set In A Lunar-Like Landscape Of Lava Rocks, Dried Up River Beds And Scattered Oases. The Brown Omo River Flows From The Ethiopian Highlands Into The Northern Part Of The Lake Where The Water Is Fairly Fresh, But Becomes Increasingly Saline Further South Due To
Kafue National Park
Kafue National Park Kafue National Park is one of the largest in Africa, covering 8687 square miles (22,400 km2), making it two and one-half times the size of South Luangwa National Park and half the size of Switzerland. Kafue has the largest number of different antelope spe¬cies of any park in Africa. However, game is more difficult to see here than in South Luangwa, since much of Kafue, especially the southern area, is clothed with a double-canopy forest. It is seldom visited by international travelers. The southern and central parts are open all year while the northern area is only open during the
Loya River
Loya River The Loya River Crosses The Main Road A Few Miles South Of The Turnoff To Mt. Hoyo. Take A Ride In A Piroque (Dugout Canoe) Through The Thick Green Ituri Forest, Past Artificial Dams Created For Fishing, And Thick Jungle. The Loya River Flows Into The Ituri River, Which Travels Deep Into The Ituri Forest. Visit A Pygmy Village Before Returning. Be Sure To Bring A Gift (I.E., Pens Or Tobacco), Especially If You Wish To Take Pictures.