4 Days Explore Safari Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere national park)
Explore Tours
The Selous Game Reserve, spanning over 55,000 km², stands as the world’s largest fauna reserve, nearly four times the size of the Serengeti. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Selous offers a rare opportunity for an authentic safari experience amidst pristine wilderness.
Named after Sir Frederick Selous, a renowned explorer and conservationist, the reserve boasts a rich diversity of wildlife, including a significant population of African hunting dogs. Witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of elephant migrations, encounter the iconic Big Five up close, and indulge in thrilling game fishing adventures. This trip features exclusive open vehicle game drives, serene boat safaris, and captivating walking safaris in the heart of Africa’s untamed landscapes.
Additionally, the itinerary can be customized to start in Dar es Salaam and end in Arusha, with options to combine flights to and from Serengeti and Zanzibar.
Included/Exclude
- Park fees
- Tanapa Fees
- Conservation Fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
- Items of a personal nature
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Fly from Dar es Salaam to the Selous Game Reserve and settle into the Rufiji River Camp (flight not included). Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive today.
Located on the shores of this tranquil year-round waterway, the Rufiji River Camp, with just 20 semi-luxury tents, gives guests a front-row seat to the wonderful wilderness and ample wildlife of the region. Animals often come down to the river to drink, offering visitors a privileged show from the camp's overlooks. Hundreds of hippos line the river and groups of crocodiles sun themselves on its sunny banks.
Main Destination: Selous Game Reserve
Meal: Lunch & Dinner
Today, join your experienced ranger guide for a full or half-day game drive through the Selous. The itinerary and timing of your excursion are decided in the moment by each group depending on guests' wishes and recent animal movements. Drives often visit one or more of the region's lakes to see groups of animals drinking.
Main Destination: Selous Game Reserve
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
One of the most exciting opportunities for the more adventurous is a walking safari. The Selous Game Reserve is one of the few parks in Tanzania where visitors can travel on foot and relive the experience of some of the early explorers. Choose a general wildlife trail or one that is focused on a special interest. Of course, an armed ranger will accompany you at all times. It is the one of the best ways to fully appreciate the landscape and learn about the wildlife from their point of view.
In the afternoon, explore the far reaches of the Rufiji River's many lakes and tributaries on a boat safari. Visit numerous points and look out for the animals that make this river their home. End the day watching a magnificent sunset paint the river in vibrant colors from your floating vantage point.
Main Destination: Selous Game Reserve
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy breakfast at camp and then leave the Selous behind and fly back to Dar (flight not included).
Main Destination: Dar es Salaam
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
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