Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Selous Game Reserve Safari from Dar es Salaam with Boat Safari

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Selous, the largest game reserve in Africa
  • 02 Cruise along the Great Rufiji River to spot hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife
  • 03 Spend a full day game driving in search of elephants, lions, wild dogs, buffalos, and more
  • 04 Experience a wilderness walking safari with the guidance of an armed ranger

Enjoy this private safari in Selous, the largest game reserve in Africa. Travel from Dar es Salaam through Kibiti and cross the mighty Rufiji River as you experience game drives, a walking safari, a boat safari, and birdwatching. Admire the beauty of the African wilderness over three days while spotting wildlife in one of Tanzania's most remarkable reserves.

During the walking safari, imbibe the true essence of nature and African wildlife.

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, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

From Dar es Salaam to Selous and a Rufiji River Boat Safari

  • Meet your Tanzanian safari guide and depart for Selous Game Reserve. The journey to Selous takes about 5 to 6 hours.

  • Stop for a quick lunch in Kibiti.

  • Upon arrival, head out for an afternoon boat safari along the Great Rufiji River.

  • Observe hippos, crocodiles, and various species of birds during the cruise.

  • Dinner and overnight stay at Hippo Camp, outside the reserve.

Meal Plan - Lunch and Dinner.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

  • Go for a full-day game drive with your tour guide inside Selous Game Reserve.

  • Capture wild animals in their natural habitat and explore different sections of the park. Selous is famous for its elephants, lions, wild dogs, buffalos, bushbuck, impalas, baboons, zebras, and wildebeest.

  • Dinner and overnight stay at Hippo Camp, outside the reserve.

Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

3
Day 03

Walking Safari and Return to Dar es Salaam

  • Wake up early in the morning and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.

  • Head out for a wilderness walking safari with the guidance of an armed ranger.

  • During the walking safari, imbibe the true essence of nature and African wildlife. You will get to see several small animals that are not usually visible during game drives.

  • After the walking safari, return to the camp or lodge for breakfast.

  • Transfer to Dar es Salaam with a lunch pack.

  • Drop off at your hotel, ferry, or airport for your next destination.

Meal Plan - Breakfast and Lunch.

Selous Game Reserve, Great Rufiji River boat safari, Kibiti

Where this trip takes you

Selous Game Reserve, Great Rufiji River boat safari, Kibiti

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

  • 4x4 safari vehicle with an open roof for game viewing

  • Accommodation as indicated in the safari itinerary

  • Meals as indicated in the safari itinerary

  • All park fees

  • All concession fees

  • Unlimited game drives

  • Drinking water during the safari

  • Walking safari in the wild

  • Boat safari

  • English-speaking Tanzanian safari guide

What's Not Included

  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

  • Tips for the driver and guide

  • Accommodation in Dar es Salaam

Know before you go

  • The rainy season is from mid-March to the end of May. Most lodges and camps are closed during this period, and it is difficult to drive in the reserve. From 15th March to 20th May, we do not accept any inquiry for Selous Game Reserve.

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 $510.00 — $850.00
Double Sharing $510.00 — $850.00

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