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Just
off the N340 highway, close to Estepona
lies one of the world's most unique nature parks,
by the name of Selwo. The park is based on the African
safari park idea and houses 2000 animals in semi-wild
conditions. So far to date the park has been funded
by 5.000 million pesetas.
We
were kindly invited by the staff at Selwo to visit
the park and report on the facilities and conditions
there.
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The
park is easy to get to, with ample parking outside
the front gate. The staff are very helpful and friendly.
There are ample places to eat and drink and although
some of the park is by all-terrain vehicle, be prepared
for a good long walk.
Your
journey through Selwo starts with the botanical gardens
where you will see a wide variety of plants. all set
in peaceful gardens. There are many animals on display,
some of which are quite rare. All are kept in first
class conditions and well cared for. One of the most
unusual walks is through the bird canyon, a large
netted area where birds fly freely, as though in the
wild.
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Cross
the spectacular 107m long bridge to the central village
where you can take the safari truck on two very different
routes. The valley route encompasses the bears, lions
and tigers among other animals. From the viewpoint,
the whole park is visible and on a clear day you can
see Gibraltar and the coast of Africa. The second route
is the Sabana route which is inhabited by species such
as gnus, orix, antelopes and rhinos. From here you can
see the roaming elephants.
In
all, Selwo provides a unique and fantastic experience
for the whole family. It is not a zoo ! The animals
are genuinely in almost natural habitats with sympathetic
borders between them and the public.
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Owners
of the park, Parques Reunidos have, as with all their
parks, put a great deal of thought into the design
and layout, making it a value for money attraction.
We would reccommend it to anyone.
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