Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore one of the world's largest reserves with a huge elephant population
  • 02 Enjoy game viewing in Selous Game Reserve
  • 03 Go on a boat safari on the Rufiji River
  • 04 Embark on a guided bushwalk

Book this 3-day safari to Selous Game Reserve, one of the world's largest reserves with a huge elephant population. Along with classic game viewing, you'll also enjoy a boat safari on the Rufiji River and a guided bushwalk, offering a more diverse experience than safaris in many other reserves.

Book this 3-day safari to Selous Game Reserve, one of the world's largest reserves with a huge elephant population.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Selous and Rufiji River Boat Safari

  • After breakfast, you will be picked up from Dar es Salaam Airport and drive directly to Selous Game Reserve with your Tanzania guide.

  • Upon arrival, check in at the lodge and join an evening boat safari on the Rufiji River. The boat safari will last 3 to 4 hours.

Stay overnight at African Camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

  • After breakfast, you will be picked up for a full-day game drive inside Selous Game Reserve.

  • In the afternoon, you will stop for lunch inside Selous Game Reserve. The game drive will last 11 hours, with a stop for lunch, and end at 6:00 pm.

In the evening, head back to the lodge for an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Bushman Walking Safari and Return to Dar es Salaam

  • Early in the morning, you will be picked up for a Bushman Walking Safari that will last 3 hours.

  • Go back for breakfast before departing for Dar es Salaam.

Rufiji River boat safari, Selous Game Reserve, African Camp

Where this trip takes you

Rufiji River boat safari, Selous Game Reserve, African Camp

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

  • Transfer from Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve
  • Accommodation with three meals per day
  • English-speaking Tanzanian tour guide
  • Safari car and bottled water daily

What's Not Included

  • All soft drinks and alcoholic drinks

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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