Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Selous Wildlife Safari with Rufiji River Boat and Bush Walk

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Rufiji River in Selous Game Reserve
  • 02 Look for hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species along the Rufiji River
  • 03 Go on a full-day safari in Selous Game Reserve with a professional guide
  • 04 Explore wonderful scenery of wetlands, grasslands, acacia forest, and far-off mountains
  • 05 Watch animals come to drink water from a safe observation spot

Get an uninterrupted wildlife experience in Selous Game Reserve with game drives, a boat safari, and a walking safari through wetlands, grasslands, and acacia forests. Witness large wild animals such as lions and giraffes along the safari trail, then sail on the calm Rufiji River to spot hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species. Quietly observe animals from a distance as they come to the river to drink water.

Get an uninterrupted wildlife experience in Selous Game Reserve with game drives, a boat safari, and a walking safari through wetlands, grasslands, and acacia forests.

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 Not applicable
Cities Dar es Salaam, Selous Game Reserve
Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Selous and Sunset River Cruise

  • Arrive at Selous Game Reserve from Dar es Salaam.

  • Have lunch at the reserve alongside the lush forest.

  • Continue to Hippo Camp, adjacent to Selous Game Reserve and located on the bank of the Rufiji River.

  • Enjoy a sunset cruise on a riverboat while looking for hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

  • Have an early breakfast at 6:00 a.m., then depart at 6:30 a.m. for a safari in Selous Game Reserve. Enjoy a full-day game drive across the park in a specially modified safari vehicle with a professional guide.

  • Witness and learn about many animals, including all the great favourites: lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, and zebra.

  • Explore the wonderful scenery of wetlands, dry grasslands, light acacia forest, and higher ground with views of far-off mountains.

  • Have lunch and rest. Your guide will select a good location to watch animals coming to drink water.

  • Quietly sit and observe the animals as they come to drink at the riverbank.

  • Return to the lodge by 6:30 p.m. for sunset and dinner.

3
Day 03

Walking Safari on the Rufiji Riverbank and Departure

  • Wake up early for a walk through the bush and along the Rufiji riverbank.

  • Learn about the local environment and the nature of the area.

  • Have breakfast at the camp, then depart for Dar es Salaam.

Selous Game Reserve, Rufiji River, Hippo Camp, wetlands and acacia forest

Where this trip takes you

Selous Game Reserve, Rufiji River, Hippo Camp, wetlands and acacia forest

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 meals and accommodation as per the itinerary

  • All park fees

  • Boat safari

  • Evacuation fees

  • Mineral water: 1.5 L per person per day

  • All transfers and transport in a 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof

What's Not Included

  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

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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