6 Days Sport Fishing Safari Experience in Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve) in Southern Tanzania

Nyerere National Park

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Duration

6 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

7 people

Languages

English

Overview

Sport fishing in Nyerere National Park is concentrated with the safari (Selous Game Reserve), Tanzania. Also, the rivers and lakes are untouched. Therefore, the waters are full of fish. The main fishes are the tigerfish and the catfish. Additionally, the tiger is a fish that is famous for being a fighter with a heart, and having the tools to back it up. They are powerful swimmers, often leaping several feet into the air whilst being fought. Furthermore, in sport fishing in Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve), Tanzania particular species is plentiful in the waters and grows up to a size of 15 kilos, 5-10 being the average caught.

The second species is the catfish. These can grow to be monsters. They can grow to be fifty kilos and are the most commonly hooked and landed fish. Moreover, the average catch size of one of these is 6 to 15 kilos.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Selous Game Reserve

Pick up from DSM city center and proceed to Selous Game Reserve with picnic lunch,

Late afternoon, boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River,

You will discover the Rufiji River by boat, encounter hippos and crocodiles in good numbers. Some 350 bird species have been recorded in the Selous Game Reserve. These are typical of miombo woodlands, and the bird life supported by Rufiji swamplands is of particular interest.

Dinner and overnight at Zarafa Tented Camp (L,D).

Day 2: Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

You will have full day in the Selous Game Reserve exploration of the Reserve by 4-wheel drive vehicle.

The reserve gets its name from the hunter and explorer Frederick Courtney Selous. He was killed here during World War 1.

Selous is famous for elephants. Other species commonly seen are lions, wild dogs, buffaloes, bushbuck, impalas, elands, baboons, zebras and greater kudus. It was originally set aside as a hunting area where animals are abundant but more shy then the Northern Parks. Excursions by 4×4 vehicle will permit you to have good photographic opportunities and the chance to explore different sections of vast park. Dinner and overnight at Zarafa Tented Camp (B,L,D).

Day 3: Walking Safari in Selous Game Reserve

After early breakfast, another day in the Selous Game Reserve. You will start with early morning walking safari, followed by game drive with your picnic lunch.

Walking safari will give you a particularly intimate feel for the African wilds.

It starts in the morning with the guidance of an armed ranger, and takes 2 hours before you meet the driver at the reserve gate. Therefore, walking safaris offer a good chance to see giraffes, zebra, elephant, and good birding.

Dinner and overnight at Zarafa Tented Camp (B,L,D).