Selous Explorer

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$407 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Boat Safari on Mighty Rufiji River

Boat Safari on Mighty Rufiji River

You'll be picked up by a guide from Selous Explorer at your hotel for a safari briefing. Afterwards, drive south to Selous Game Reserve which is approximately 5 hours from Dar es Salaam. On arrival, you will start with an afternoon boat safari in the mighty Rufiji River. Your overnight stay will be at Hippo Tented Camp on full board basis.

Main Destination:
Selous Game Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easiest wildlife viewing)
High Season June to October (The main tourist area gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Nyerere NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeAbundant
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Selous River View Lodge
  • Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

After breakfast, you'll go for full day game drives with packed lunch boxes in Selous Game Reserve. During lunchtime, you will enjoy your picnic lunch in the picnic site the guide will select for you. After your picnic lunch and some relaxation, you will continue with your afternoon game drives. After the game drives, you will return to Hippo Tented Camp for your overnight stay on a full board basis.

Main Destination:
Selous Game Reserve
Accommodation:
Selous River View Lodge
  • Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Walking Safari and Back Dar es salaam

Walking Safari and Back Dar es salaam

Start the day with an early morning walking safari and then go back to the camp for a late breakfast. After breakfast, you'll drive back to Dar es Salaam with packed lunch boxes. On arrival in Dar es Salaam, you will be dropped off at the hotel/ferry terminal for the last ferry to Zanzibar or at the airport for your flight back home.

Main Destination:
Dar Es Salaam (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Selous Explorer, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.