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Roughing it in Selous

This was my 5th. time in Selous and as always while in Tanzania, with my guide and friend Raymond. To me bush camping is the only way to really get in touch with the soul and spirit of Africa. Although I respect that other “Africa lovers”have different ways of explore their Africa.

To me bush camping is freedom. Especially in Selous and Katavi since this is one of the last places where you can put up your tent wherever you want. At least if you want to be around big game 24 hours. With Raymond I can do whatever I want, when I want and. Like staying as long as I want at a sighting, which gives me a much better experience than the lodge goers.

They always hurry around missing the good stuff, in their persued to see as much so as possible in a short time. We get up very early and often we don’t see other people the first 2-3 hours. We usually camp around Lake Manze, which have good game around in the dry season.

Another advantage is that it is far away from Mtemere gate, in the middle of the reserve. You don’t see people from outside lodges the first 2-3 hours and later in the afternoon you are pretty much alone. It always feels me with sadness when I am Selous. This place was previously known as an elephant heaven. Big herds of elephants were everywhere and majestic big Bulls were often seen.

Now they are all gone – as you all know, heavy poaching. You have to be lucky to see elephants and they are small in size. But it is still a wonderful place and I will be back in the future.

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