Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Selous and Kilwa Tour from Dar es Salaam with UNESCO Sites

5 Days Round trip from Tanzania Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy a boat safari in Selous Game Reserve to spot hippopotamuses, crocodiles, and primates
  • 02 Experience a full-day game drive in Selous in search of wild dogs, giraffes, elephants, and lions
  • 03 Take a walking safari in the jungle before continuing to Kilwa Masoko on the Indian Ocean
  • 04 Explore Kilwa Kisiwani, a UNESCO World Heritage site with deep historical significance
  • 05 Visit Songo Mnara and discover its early Swahili houses and stone town history

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day journey from Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve, Kilwa Masoko, and Kilwa Kisiwani. Enjoy a boat safari in Selous to spot hippopotamuses, crocodiles, and primates, followed by a full-day game drive in search of wildlife such as wild dogs, giraffes, elephants, and lions. Continue to Kilwa Masoko for time by the Indian Ocean, then explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara, known for their rich Swahili history and early stone towns.

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day journey from Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve, Kilwa Masoko, and Kilwa Kisiwani.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Dar es Salaam, Selous Game Reserve, Kilwa
Languages English, French, German, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Selous and Afternoon Boat Safari

Morning

  • Pick-up from your hotel, airport, or an agreed-upon point in Dar es Salaam.

  • Drive to Selous Game Reserve via Kisarawe Road, a journey of approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Afternoon

  • Arrive at Selous Game Reserve.

  • Begin the afternoon boat trip at 3:30 PM, continuing until 6:30 PM.

  • Observe wildlife such as hippopotamuses, crocodiles, and primates during the boat safari.

Evening

  • Return to the lodge for dinner.

Overnight stay at the lodge or hotel.

Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel
Meal Plan: Half Board (HB)

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

Morning

  • Enjoy breakfast at the lodge.

  • Depart for a full-day game drive in Selous Game Reserve with a picnic lunch.

  • Look for animals such as wild dogs, giraffes, elephants, lions, and more.

Afternoon

  • Continue the game drive, exploring different areas of the park.

  • See wildlife along the banks of the Rufiji River and other notable spots.

Evening

  • Return to the lodge for dinner.

Overnight stay at the lodge or hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

3
Day 03

Walking Safari and Transfer to Kilwa Masoko

Morning

  • Start the day early with a 2 to 2.5-hour walking safari in the jungle.

  • Enjoy breakfast at the lodge.

Afternoon

  • After a picnic lunch in Selous, drive to Kilwa Masoko for beach relaxation.

  • Arrive at The Good Lodge along the Indian Ocean beach.

  • Enjoy your afternoon and evening at the lodge.

Evening

  • Dinner at the lodge.

Overnight stay at the lodge.

Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

4
Day 04

Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara Heritage Tour

Morning

  • Enjoy breakfast at the lodge.

  • Drive to Kilwa Kisiwani, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Learn about its historical significance and the influence of Arabs in the area.

Afternoon

  • Visit Songo Mnara, a neighboring island known for its early Swahili houses.

  • Explore the history of the Swahili stone towns.

Evening

  • Return to the lodge for dinner.

Overnight stay at the lodge.

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

5
Day 05

Return from Kilwa to Dar es Salaam

Morning

  • Enjoy breakfast at the lodge.

  • Depart from Kilwa for Dar es Salaam.

Afternoon

  • Arrive in Dar es Salaam by late afternoon.

  • Drop-off at your hotel, airport, or harbor.

Selous Game Reserve, Rufiji River, Kilwa Kisiwani, Songo Mnara

Where this trip takes you

Selous Game Reserve, Rufiji River, Kilwa Kisiwani, Songo Mnara

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tanzania 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees for adults
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • All accommodation
  • A professional driver/guide
  • Transport
  • Meals

What's Not Included

  • Any items of a personal nature

What to bring

  • All safari items

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour start
Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Tanzania.

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