Tour Details
The Selous Game Reserve is the largest protected wildlife area in Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s a pristine, uninhabited area is larger than Switzerland. Only in the Serengeti will visitors see a greater concentration of wildlife. Yet Selous boasts Tanzania’s largest population of elephant as well as large numbers of lion, leopard, African hunting dog, buffalo and hippo. Species commonly seen are bushbuck, red and blue duikers,eland, hartebeest, hyena, klipspringer, impala, giraffe, Oryx, reedbuck, waterbuck and zebra. Yellow baboon and vervet and blue monkey are always a common sight while families of black and white colobus may sometimes be seen moving from tree to tree. The bird-life in the Selous is prolific and the 400 species recorded include the globally threatened wattle crane and the corncrake. The topography of the park varies from rolling savannah woodland, Grassland plains and rocky outcrops cut by the Rufiji River and its tributaries, the Kilombero and Luwegu, which together cover the greatest catchment area in East Africa. The Rufiji, which flows from north to south, provides the lifeblood of the Selous and sailing or rafting down the river is a superb method of seeing game, especially during the dry season between June and October.
Highlights
- Extensive wildlife viewing in the vast and diverse Selous Game Reserve.
- Boat safaris and walking safaris for unique perspectives on wildlife.
- Enjoy the reserve's pristine landscapes, including the Rufiji River and diverse ecosystems.
- Professional guides for a well-rounded safari experience.
- Ample time for a comprehensive exploration of the park's offerings.
LET'S Trip
TOGETHER
Depend on your flight timing to Selous Game Reserve; you will be picked up from your hotel by our tour Manager and transfer to the Airport to catch your flight for Selous Game Reserve.
Upon arrival at Mtemere / Siwandu Airstrip, you will be met by the driver guide who will transfer you to the hotel/camp for your overnight at Rufiji River Camp / Selous Kinga Lodge / Mbega Camp, full board.
At about 1630hrs depart for a romantic boat safaris along the great Rufiji River, depending on the weather you will get a chance of viewing the lifetime sunset reflecting the river.
After breakfast, depart for full day game drive exploring the biggest game reserve in Africa which it has abundant number of African mammals. Drive back to the lodge for sunset viewing right at the bank of the great Rufiji River; overnight at Rufiji River Camp / Selous Kinga Lodge / Mbega Camp, full board.
On this day you for those who are fit enough they shall depart for early morning walking safaris inside the reserve and accompanied by an armed rater. The walk shall take 2 –3 hours, return to your lodge for relaxation by the swimming pool. At about 15.30 hrs depart for evening game drive in the reserve; Overnight Rufiji River Camp / Selous Kinga Lodge / Mbega Camp, full board.
Depend on your flight timing back to Dar es Salaam; you will be transferred to Mteremere / Siwandu Airstrip to catch your flight back to Dar es Salaam. End of the trip.
- All park/ Concession fees & Govt. taxes
- Accommodation – Standard Lodges/ Tented Lodge, with meal plan as stated on the itinerary
- Transport (4×4 Land Cruiser Safari vehicle) + English speaking driver guide
- Bottled Mineral water throughout the safari
- Airport drop off (ARK/ JRO)
- Tips – recommended minimum US$ 20 per person per day
- Pre and Post Safari Accommodation in Arusha/ Moshi/ Zanzibar
- Laundry Service
- Domestic flights
- Travel Insurance
- Night game drives and walking safaris
- Alcoholic drinks, beverages and other items of personal nature which are not mentioned in the above itinerary