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Rufiji River Boat Safari

Change the pace of your safari and float down the Rufiji River

Charlie

Africa Specialist

Published on

15 Dec 2017

Updated on

17 Nov 2020

The Rufiji River

The Rufiji River is located in South Tanzania and at 370 miles long it provides the perfect habitat for bush animals throughout the Selous Game Reserve.

During my recent trip I was fortunate enough to take a river boat safari along the Rufiji and here at some of the highlights….

Monkey Drinking Rufiji — Just stopping for a drink

Hippo Rufiji — The Selous Game reserve is home to almost 18,000 hippo!

Birdlife Rufiji — The banks of the river are a haven for many birds, including this Goliath Heron

Rufiji Croc — I don’t recommend going for a swim!!

While all the bigger animals and birds are very exciting, don’t forget the little guys...

Dragonfly Rufiji — The Red-veined Darter

I stayed at the Mivumo River Lodge, where each room has a beautiful balcony with river views. There’s nothing like taking a shower and watching a hippo swimming by!!

Mivumo River Lodge

For more information about river boat safaris along the Rufiji, contact the Far & Wild team on 01768 603 715 or for more inspiration, check out our 26 best safari holiday ideas.

Happy travels everyone

Charlie

Africa Specialist

The iconic cultures, landscapes and of course wildlife found in Africa has been my biggest passion since I was three-years-old when I had my first ever close encounter with a herd of elephants at a watering hole in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. It was therefore no surprise to anyone who knows me that I have ended up in a career that not only allows the growth of my own personal knowledge of all things Africa, but also enable others to visit and experience the magic there for themselves.

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