Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Boat and Walking Safaris

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the iconic Selous Game Reserve in Southern Tanzania
02 Spot African wildlife such as elephants, black rhinos, hippos, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, and zebras
03 Enjoy an exciting 2 to 3-hour boat safari after arriving at Selous Ngalawa Camp
04 Take a unique 3-hour walking safari with a local bushman

Witness African wildlife in Southern Tanzania on a 3-day safari featuring a boat safari, game drives, and a walking safari at the iconic Selous Game Reserve. Look out for elephants, black rhinos, hippos, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and many other animals as you explore this remarkable reserve. With accommodation, meals, transfers, and guided safari activities included, this tour offers a well-rounded Selous experience from Dar es Salaam.

Enjoy an exciting boat safari lasting 2 to 3 hours.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Dar es Salaam, Selous Game Reserve

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Selous and Boat Safari

Be picked up from Dar es Salaam Airport or your hotel and drive to the Selous Game Reserve.
After arriving at Selous Ngalawa Camp, you will have lunch.
Enjoy an exciting boat safari lasting 2 to 3 hours.
After the boat ride, return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

In the morning, enjoy a hot breakfast before embarking on an exciting full-day game drive in the reserve.
Stop for lunch and then continue your game drive until sunset.
Head back to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Accommodation: Selous Ngalawa Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 03

Walking Safari and Return to Dar es Salaam

After an early morning breakfast, you will be picked up by a local bushman and set off on a unique 3-hour walking safari.
After your walk, check out of the lodge and begin your journey back to Dar es Salaam.
Upon arrival in Dar es Salaam, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport. This is where your safari will end.

Meals: Breakfast

Where this trip takes you

Selous Game Reserve boat safari, Selous Ngalawa Camp riverside, Walking safari with a local bushman

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Dar es Salaam 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All accommodation and meals
Park fees
All transfer fees
Knowledgeable Tanzanian safari guide
4x4 pop-up vehicle for game drives
Fuel

What's Not Included

Alcoholic drinks

Know before you go

This 3-day safari package includes a boat safari, a game drive, and a walking safari with a bushman guide in the Selous Game Reserve.
The price includes all expenses from airport pick-up through all 3 days on safari and back to Dar es Salaam.

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