Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Selous Safari and Kilwa Tour with UNESCO Swahili Heritage

5 Days Round trip from Tanzania Moderate pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience thrilling boat and walking safaris in Selous Game Reserve
  • 02 Encounter diverse wildlife including hippos, elephants, and wild dogs
  • 03 Explore Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara, rich in Swahili history and ruins
  • 04 Relax by the Indian Ocean in Kilwa Masoko

Experience a captivating 5-day journey from Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve and the historic coastal town of Kilwa. Encounter diverse wildlife through exciting boat safaris, full-day game drives, and guided walking safaris in one of Africa's largest protected areas. Continue your adventure with beachside relaxation in Kilwa Masoko and cultural exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara, known for their rich Swahili-Arab history.

Explore different areas of the park to find animals such as wild dogs, giraffes, elephants, lions, crocodiles, and hippopotamuses along the Rufiji River.

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 agreed-upon point in Dar es Salaam.

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

Afternoon

  • Arrive at Selous Game Reserve.

  • Start the afternoon boat safari at 3:30 PM, returning at 6:30 PM.

  • See wildlife such as hippopotamuses, crocodiles, and various primates.

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.

  • Begin a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.

  • Explore different areas of the park to find animals such as wild dogs, giraffes, elephants, lions, crocodiles, and hippopotamuses along the Rufiji River.

Afternoon

  • Continue the game drive and search for Cape buffaloes, wildebeests, and elands.

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.

  • Return to the lodge for breakfast.

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 the 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 significance in the history of Swahili culture.

Afternoon

  • Visit Songo Mnara, a neighboring island known for its Swahili stone town.

  • Explore the archaeological remains and early Swahili houses.

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 to Dar es Salaam.

Afternoon

  • Arrive in Dar es Salaam by late afternoon.

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

Selous Game Reserve boat safaris, Rufiji River wildlife, Kilwa Kisiwani ruins, Songo Mnara island

Where this trip takes you

Selous Game Reserve boat safaris, Rufiji River wildlife, Kilwa Kisiwani ruins, Songo Mnara island

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 item 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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