Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go for game drives through Selous Game Reserve
02 Enjoy an afternoon boat safari along the Rufiji River
03 Spot elephants, wild dogs, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and lions
04 Take an early morning walking safari in the reserve

Enjoy a 3-day tour of Selous Game Reserve, Africa's largest wildlife reserve and a popular animal sanctuary that is home to large herds of elephants, buffaloes, hippos, bird species, and black rhinos. Explore the Rufiji River on a boat safari and travel through woodlands and grasslands while discovering the reserve's rich wildlife. With game drives, a walking safari, and time on the water, this tour offers a varied safari experience from Dar es Salaam.

Go for an afternoon boat safari along the Rufiji River, where you get to explore wildlife on the water until evening.

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

Day 01

Drive from Dar es Salaam to Selous and Boat Safari on the Rufiji

Pick up from your hotel in Dar es Salaam and drive to Selous Game Reserve.
Stop at Kibiti for breakfast.
Enjoy the countryside as you approach the reserve.
Arrive at Selous in the afternoon, just in time for lunch.
Go for an afternoon boat safari along the Rufiji River, where you get to explore wildlife on the water until evening.

Have dinner and then stay overnight at Africa Safari Camp in Selous.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

Go for a full-day game drive in the reserve and get to see some fabulous wildlife, including elephants, wild dogs, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and lions. Enjoy the park to the fullest until late evening, when you shall have your dinner.

Stay overnight at Africa Safari Camp in Selous Game Reserve.

Day 03

Morning Walking Safari and Return to Dar es Salaam

Go for an early morning walking safari and return to your lodge.
Have breakfast at your lodge and get a lunch box packed.
Drive back to Dar es Salaam at 10:00.

Where this trip takes you

Selous Game Reserve, Rufiji River boat safari, Africa Safari Camp

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

Accommodation
National Park fees
Open-roof 4x4 safari vehicle
Boat safari
Walking safaris
Bottled water
Meals
Hotel pickup and drop-off
English-speaking professional driver/guide
Live commentary on board

What's Not Included

Telephone/fax
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Items of a personal nature, i.e. laundry and souvenirs
Extra costs incurred if there is a change of date, a reduction in the number of persons, or a deviation from the itinerary
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)