The Selous Game Reserve covers a vast 45,000km² in southern Tanzania and gained UNESCO World Heritage site status in recognition of the variety of wildlife and habitats found here. Landscapes range from grassy plains and riverine woodland, to lakes and waterways lined with doum palms and swirled with sandbanks. The Selous is Africa’s largest stronghold of wild dogs, as well as home to good numbers of lion, leopard, buffalo, hippo and elephant, and more than 400 species of bird.
Day 1 : Arrival at Selous Game Reserve
Non-Game-viewing travel time:
Fly from Arusha or Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve where you will be met by your Guide who will immediately whisk you away for a dynamic boat safari through
this enormous park. Adventuring through Selous by boat gives you a perfect chance to explore the waterways of Selous including the impressive Rufiji River. The water channels in the park create a
diverse environment and attracts all manner of wildlife, including a large population of Elephants! After your wet and wild journey, your guide will take you to your accommodation for dinner and
some well earned rest under the stars.
Day 2: Selous Game Reserve:
After a delicious breakfast, you will depart bright and early at 8 am, for a full day game drives safari. A day spent in Selous will bring you face to face with elephants, giraffe, hippo, crocodile,
wild dogs, rhinos and countless colorful bird species! You will be served lunch within the park, surrounded by nature. After which you will press on in search of the next exciting encounter. You’ll be
taken back to your accommodation before sundown for a dinner with plenty of time to prepare for your final days of safari!
Day 3: Selous Game Reserve before departure
Non-Game-viewing travel time:
Today you will rise with the birds for a 6 am walking safari! You’ll spend the next 2-3 hours connecting with nature before leaving the park and heading to the airport
for your flight back to Dar es Salaam od Arusha for homebound flight
Included:
Services of professional English speaking driver guide
Park & Conservancy entrance fees
Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Daily Game Drives
All items of personal use i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities, emergency evacuation etc.
Airport transfers per itinerary
Excluded:
Alcoholic Drinks
Personal expenses
International and Visa entry charges to Tanzania
Exclusive Safari transport in custom made Safari 4x4WD Land Cruiser