Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Selous and Mikumi Safari with Rufiji River Boat Safari

4 Days Round trip from Ilala Dar es salaam TZ Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River with hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife
02 Full-day game drive in Selous Game Reserve
03 Wildlife viewing in Mikumi National Park and northern Selous
04 Spot giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, African wild dogs, and more

Experience a 4-day safari through Selous Game Reserve and Mikumi National Park, exploring two of Tanzania's remarkable wildlife areas. Spot a rich variety of animals, birds, and reptiles, including giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, African wild dogs, hippos, hartebeest, and wildebeest. Enjoy a boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River in Selous, where you can see hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.

Enjoy a boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River in Selous, where you can see hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park, Selous Game Reserve

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Selous and Rufiji River Boat Safari

Meet and greet with your guide in Dar es Salaam in the morning at 07:30 am.
Drive 5-6 hours to Selous Game Reserve.
Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon.
Enjoy a boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River and spot plenty of hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.
Proceed to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

Enjoy a full-day game drive in Selous Game Reserve.

Day 03

Selous to Mikumi National Park via Game Drive

Depart from Selous Game Reserve towards Mikumi National Park.
Enjoy a game drive en route in the northern part of Selous Game Reserve.

Spot a rich variety of bird species and other mammals, including giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, African wild dogs, hippos, hartebeest, wildebeest, and many more animal species.

Day 04