Southen National Park


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Southen National Park

The south and west of Tanzania are often overshadowed by the more famous and iconic Serengeti Safari and Ngorongoro Crater in the north. However these areas offer incredible game viewing and a range of safari activities such as boating/walking safaris and fly camping.


Udzungwa Mountains National Park for the Southern Tanzania Endemic species as well as access the Ifakara area and the Kilombero Flood plains with her specialities and rarities. Accommodation in Ifakara and Udzungwa is basic. The greatest altitudinal range of forests in East Africa.
The park lies has low mountains and hills on three sides. The southern section of the park differs markedly from the northern flood plains. The animals also differ they are unused to people and vehicles and tend to run and hide before approaching safari enthusiasts have a chance to spot them.
The Selous National Park is the largest National Park in Africa. Four times the size of Serengeti - covering more than 5% of Tanzania's total area and larger than Switzerland, it possesses a diverse landscape from hot volcanic springs, sporadic lakes, channels from the Great Rhaha and Rufiji rivers.
Ruaha is rich with plants and animals including the Greater Kudu (not found in any other national park within Tanzania) and the park boasts a pristine and unexplored ecosystem, making safaris even more exhilarating. Its Great Ruaha River (as well as the Mwagusi, Jongomero and Mzombe river) sustains wildlife around the year, especially during the dry season, when animals travel far distances to its banks in addition to a few natural springs.