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 wildlife of Selous Game Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 02 Enjoy a boat safari on the Great Rufiji River and an early morning walking safari
  • 03 Get the chance to spot African bush elephants, black rhino, lions, and Nile crocodiles
  • 04 Spend two nights at Africa Safari Camp with game-viewing experiences across the reserve

Enjoy a 3-day boating and walking safari tour to Selous Game Reserve from Dar es Salaam. Experience game drives, a boat safari on the Great Rufiji River, and an early morning walking safari as you explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, get the chance to spot African bush elephants, black rhino, hippopotamus, lions, Cape buffalos, Masai giraffe, Nile crocodiles, and many more.

Experience game drives, a boat safari on the Great Rufiji River, and an early morning walking safari as you explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Sunset Boat Safari in Selous

  • Pick up from your hotel in Dar es Salaam at 8:00 am and drive for 5 hours to Selous Game Reserve.

  • Check in at the camp on arrival and savour a hot lunch.

  • In the evening, depart for a boat safari on the Great Rufiji River until sunset.

  • Head back in the late evening, enjoy your hot dinner, and spend the night at Africa Safari Camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

  • After breakfast, collect your packed lunch boxes and depart for a full-day game drive in Selous until evening.

  • Head back to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay at Africa Safari Camp.

3
Day 03

Morning Walking Safari and Return to Dar es Salaam

  • Indulge in an early morning walking safari at Selous Game Reserve.

  • Depart back to Dar es Salaam with lunch on the way, arriving in the late afternoon.

  • Drop off at your hotel or a pre-decided point.

Boat safari on the Great Rufiji River, Selous Game Reserve wilderness, Africa Safari Camp

Where this trip takes you

Boat safari on the Great Rufiji River, Selous Game Reserve wilderness, Africa Safari 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

  • English-speaking Tanzanian tour guide

  • Transport

  • Accommodation

  • All meals

  • Bottled mineral water

  • Fuel or gas

  • Game drive with 4×4 jeep safari

  • Park entrance fees

  • Boat safari on the Rufiji River

  • Walking safari

  • Guiding fees

What's Not Included

  • Flights or ferries

  • Personal expenses

  • Extra drinks at the hotel or camp

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Any activity not mentioned in the itinerary

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 $600.00 — $980.00
Double Sharing $600.00 — $980.00

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