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4 Days Safari – Selous Game Reserve

Tour Summary

  • This tour starts and ends in Dar es Salaam
  • You’ll visit Selous Game Reserve
  • Activities: Game Drives, Boat Safari and Walking Safari
  • Game drives: Pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle

Destination Overview

Nyerere National Park – formally known as Selous Game Reserve

A newly established Park is part of what is known as Selous Game Reserve. Founded in 2019 and covers over 30,000 square kilometres, now the largest National Park in Africa.

The park boasts Tanzania’s largest elephant population and a large number of lions, leopards, African hunting dogs, buffaloes, and hippos. Species commonly seen are bushbucks, red and blue duikers, elands, hartebeests, hyenas, giraffes, oryx, reedbucks, impalas, waterbucks and zebras.

The park has the most extensive diversity of safari activities ranging from Romantic Boat Safari along the Great Rufiji River, legendary fly camping trips, walking and compliment classic game driving in thriving wildlife areas.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar to Selous Game Reserve

You will start your safari in Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam Airport whereby you have to arrive 60 minutes before your departure time 0800hrs. On Arrival in Selous Game Reserve Mtemere Airstrip at 0915hrs or 0945hrs, you will be met by the driver guide who will transfer you to the camp or lodge for check-in. At around 16h00 in the evening, depart for an adventurous and romantic sunset boat safari along the great Rufiji River to spotting hippos, crocodiles and birds, and enjoying the spectacular sundown.

Day 2 &3: Selous Game Reserve

After early breakfast, depart for a full day game drive with picnic lunch in the Selous Game Reserve, exploring the game in the surrounding areas. Animals, including elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalos, zebras and even the rare African wild dogs, are common.  Before the end of the day, return to the camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Selous Game Reserve to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar

Early morning walking safari usually start at 6-6.30am after first-morning tea or coffee, accompanied by an armed ranger, and it will take around 2-3 hours long. Walking safari is a fantastic way to experience more about the Selous Bushes. After enjoying your breakfast in the morning, check-out followed by transfer to Mtemere airstrip for the departure on a scheduled flight at 1030hrs or 1250hrs to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar.

INCLUDED:

  • Return flight from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
  • Airstrip transfers
  • All specified accommodation
  • All activities as specified in the itinerary
  • Evacuation insurance (AMREF - Flying Doctors)
  • Safari vehicle
  • All meals
  • Water in car
  • Park fees
  • English speaking driver-guide
  • 24/7 phone support
  • Thermos with hot tea or coffee
  • Medical Kit
  • Camping gears and chef for a camping safari

At Super Luxury Lodges:

  • All soft drinks, house wine, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees (excluding champagne, cognacs, fine wines, premium brand, spirits and cigars)
  • Laundry services

EXCLUDED:

  • International Flights
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Visa for entry (bought upon arrival, 50-100 USD pp.)
  • Departure tax from Zanzibar Airport (if any)
  • Meals not specified
  • Sleeping bag for a camping safari
  • Tipping
  • Drinks
  • Souvenirs
  • Laundry service

PRICES

  • LOW SEASON
  • HIGH SEASON

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Accommodation Level Accommodation Rates – Per Person Sharing
1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax
High End Siwandu Camp 4,267 3,111 N/A N/A N/A N/A
High End Roho ya Selous 3,711 3,190 3,172 N/A N/A N/A
Luxury Serena Mivumo Lodge N/A 2,569 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Mid-range Rufiji River Camp 2,725 2,380 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Standard Selous Kinga Lodge 1,713 1,493 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Budget Selous Mpingo Lodge N/A 1,378 1,363 1,321 1,303 1,293

Please turn your phone to landscape to view the table of prices. Thank you.

Accommodation Level Accommodation Rates – Per Person Sharing
1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax
High End Siwandu Camp 4,267 3,111 N/A N/A N/A N/A
High End Roho ya Selous 4,840 3,770 3,504 N/A N/A N/A
Luxury Serena Mivumo Lodge N/A 2,569 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Mid-range Rufiji River Camp 2,725 2,380 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Standard Selous Kinga Lodge 1,713 1,493 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Budget Selous Mpingo Lodge N/A 1,378 1,363 1,321 1,303 1,293

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