On Fri, 17 Oct 2003 11:52:42 +0200, "Pernille og Kennet"
wrote:
>Does anybody have any experience with safaris in southern Tanzania, eg.
>Selous? Is it difficult to reach? Which prices should I expect?
Selous is about 1- 1½ hours by small prop plane from Dar Es Salaam or
many, many hours by train (not recommended!)
Coastal Air flies direct to the various airstrips which supply the
camps there.Their site is at:
http://www.cm2net.co.uk/airline/index.php
It allows online booking. Try approaching the various camps direct
(they all have websites) for costs, going through a third party will
add their costs of course.
We tried a "budget" approach using the Sable Mountain Lodge which is
situated outside the park so is cheaper to stay though park fees are
charged each time you enter the park.
When I say "budget" it still costs a not inconsiderable amount, though
I would recommend Sable Mountain to anyone, the accommodation is of a
high standard and in a fantastic location even when compared with the
"premium" sited lodges.
A few last words... Le Selous is fantastic, untouched, beautiful and
huge. You will not see another vehicle all day, you won't see over
familiarised lionesses drinking out of the wheelruts of other safari
vehicles or rubbing themselves on landrovers.When you take a photo you
won't have to worry whether the other vehicles surrounding the animal
of interest will spoil the shot, there wont be any!
Of course the downside can be that the animals are wary of vehicles
and will run away at times, but you take your chances..
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