Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Rufiji River Boat Safari

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace
Wilds Dogs in Selous Game Reserve

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy an African safari in the remarkable Selous Game Reserve
  • 02 Go for a boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River
  • 03 Spot different species of wild animals, including African hunting dogs, elephants, lions, and leopards
  • 04 Experience Selous through game drives, boat safaris, and walking safaris

Opt for this fun adventure safari through Selous Game Reserve, ideal for travellers who want to rough it out while experiencing the beauty of an African safari. Explore this remarkable game reserve and spot various animals through game drives, boat safaris, and walking safaris.

Start your Selous camping safari by embarking on a boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Dar es Salaam, Selous Game Reserve, Kibiti
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Selous and Rufiji River Boat Safari

  • Leave Dar es Salaam for a journey of about 7 hours to Selous Game Reserve via Kibiti Lindi.

  • Arrive at Selous for check-in, lunch, and a short rest at the lodge.

  • Start your Selous camping safari by embarking on a boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River. During the boat safari, you will be able to spot some marine animals and birds at close range.

Dinner and overnight at Selous Butembo Camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

  • Enjoy your African safari at Selous Game Reserve with a full-day game drive in various areas of the park.

  • Spot different species of wild animals, including the rarely seen African hunting dogs, the largest population of elephants, lions, and leopards, among others.

Dinner and overnight at Selous Butembo Camp.

3
Day 03

Sunrise Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

  • Go for a sunrise game drive and return to the camp at 10:00 hrs.

  • Pack your luggage and depart for Dar es Salaam with a stopover at Kibiti Lindi for a hot lunch.

  • Drop off at Dar es Salaam airport for your onward flight back home or to another destination.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dar es Salaam 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Game reserve entrance fees

  • Full-board accommodation at Selous Butembo Tented Lodge

  • Return transfer from Dar es Salaam to Selous by private safari jeep

  • Game drive, boat safari, and walking safari

  • English-speaking Tanzanian driver-guide

  • Pure drinking water, 1.5 litres per person per day

What's Not Included

  • Airport transfers in Dar es Salaam on the arrival day

  • Accommodation in Dar es Salaam on the first and last day of the safari

  • International flight and airport transfers

  • Flying Doctors insurance

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour start
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Dar es Salaam.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,155.00 — $1,820.00
Double Sharing $1,155.00

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