3 nights/4 days Selous Game Reserve

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3 nights/4 days

Selous Game Reserve.

The vast majority of Tanzania’s elephant herds live in one remote stretch of safari wilderness – the Selous Game Reserve. A feature of this safari is the opportunity to participate in classic style game drives as well as boat and walking safaris.

The Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania is one of Africa’s largest protected areas, spanning 50,000 square kilometers. Named after Frederick Selous, it’s renowned for its diverse ecosystems and wildlife, including elephants, lions, and numerous bird species. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, it faces threats from poaching. While open to tourism and controlled hunting, efforts are underway to balance conservation and sustainable use of its resources.

Tour Plan

Day 1 Selous Game Reserve

Depart from Dar es Salaam city centre by 4×4 safari vehicle to the Selous Game Reserve. Enjoy a late lunch at the Rufiji River Camp. Embark on an afternoon game drive in the reserve, and then return to Rufiji River Camp for dinner and overnight

Day 2 Full day game viewing

Enjoy a full day game viewing in the reserve. Participate in some classic – style game drives exploring the bush in 4 x 4 vehicles. Waterbuck, southern reed buck and bushbuck are common in the Selous. Rare sable antelope, lion and greater kudu also frequent this area.

Meals and overnight at Rufiji River Camp

Day 3 waking safari in the reserve

After breakfast, accompany an armed ranger on a waking safari in the reserve. The sights and sounds (and smells) of a walking safari are a special treat that will live long in your memory. The thrill of creeping up to animals to “shoot” them with your camera is a great experience. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari where you will explore the different channels and lakes of the Rufiji River System, surrounded by hippos and crocodiles. A large variety of herons, storks, ducks, stilts, and other water birds may be seen. And you also see land mammals, such as giraffe and elephants.

Meals and overnight at Rufiji River Camp

Day 4 Departure transfer to Dar es Salaam.

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Selous Game Reserve. Early lunch at the camp, followed by departure transfer to Dar es Salaam.

Drop off in the city centre.

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