Selous Explorer
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $135 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Joe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience for 2 days in Mikumi.
I choose Selous due to their great reviews and can only confirm. Upfront communication with Norbert was perfect, any question was answered fully. The pick up was on time, very kind driver Sajjid. Then after the nice lunch in Morogoro, we proceeded to the park. It was great, with only two cars in the entire park and we had our private safari. Our driver was excellent. Very knowledgeable and friendly. He brought us to the most remote corners of the park in order to ensure that all animals are seen by us - which happened. Next morning we were picked up very early to enjoy the sunrise. Again, a great day on safari. Afternoon the ride back to DES. Overall great experience and very happy with the service. Thanks Selous Explorers.
Amazing experience, amazing staff!
From the moment we were collected from our apartment in dar to our return, we were given only the best hospitality. After our arrival, our guide unfortunately fell unwell, but there was another guide assigned to us very quickly who was very knowledgeable and saw to our every need. His name was Henrik and he waited on us and guided us on our safari. He made sure that we had seen everything we had set out to and had an absolute wealth of knowledge. Our walking safari was sensational and the bushman didi was brilliant. He made it feel like a true wilderness experience, both thrilling and humourous. Our accommodation at hippocamp was breathtaking, from the veiw o the sunset to the starry sky. We would definitely recommend them, only wish that we had longer!
Email Petra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Nice experience in Mikumi
We booked the 3 days Mikumi safari and had a great experience. Contact and communication with Norbert was excellent prior to the safari start and we got picked up as promised and on time. The driver/guide drove carefully, planned in for enough toilet breaks on the way.
The game drives were absolutely great, and we saw all you can possibly see in Mikumi. Our guide Otto did a good mix of driving and breaks and explications (and adapted very fast onto what we wanted to see in particular) and he did always respect "good practice for wildlife tourism" (we saw many exemples of guides in the park who didn't and chased the animals with the cars). Otto was very knowledgeable, answered to all questions, but was sometimes a bit too quiet and sparing of words during explications (but still better than someone trying to entertain you non-stop).
Food was perfectly organised: my friend and I were worried about prepared lunch packages since we have both special diet requirements, but we always stopped at restaurants and we were able to choose from the menu - especially the stop at the lodge in the park sitting close to a water source and watching the animals, was amazing.
Overall we had a great experience and can recommend to the fullest going with Selous Explorer.
TH
Email S.W. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service and communication
I was really satisfied with the services provided by Selous Explorer. Before the trip, I communicated via emails with Norbert and all the communications were fast and clear. Despite the fact that I hadn't had any safari experience, it was Norbert that made me feel certain that the trip would go well and I would have a wonderful experience.
When I was there, the driver picked me up from the hotel on time. The safari guides in Selous, for boat safari and game drive, were knowledgeable and tried their best to help find my preferred animals. The cook was very good also; I enjoyed the food a great deal.
Thank you very much for great memory from Selous.
FR
Email Sonia Vissaguet | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Safari, asante sana!
3 days in the reserve of Selous, the dream! The accommodation at the top (lodge), exceptional service, meals and service at the top. The safari will remain unforgettable, the animals were superb (just the lions who did not want to show themselves), fantastic! Thank you very much
Email Emma | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic company, Fantastic Safari
I very rarely write reviews but on this occasion I thought it appropriate. I have never been on a Safari before and didn’t know what on earth I was doing when I was booking, there are so many options and I didn’t know where to start.
We emailed Norbert and he was very prompt with his replies, we didn’t need to exchange money until we were collected for the Safari, which was reassuring as other companies wanted 50% deposit.
We were picked up on time from our Hotel, I was a pain and didn’t have USD (I thought I could get them from an ATM in Dar which I couldn’t). Our tour guide (forgive me I have forgotten his name) was absolutely wonderful and drove me to a bank and waited for over and hour for me to sort out some USD’s.
The Safari was relaxing, we chose when we wanted to be collected each day (3 day Mikumi Safari), he knew a lot about the animals and we found ourselves seeing some really fantastic sights! Elephants meters in front of us, lions mating and much more.
I was really thankful that we booked through Selous!
We stayed in the TanSeiss accommodation which was also great.
Thanks for a wonderful first safari experience.
Emma and Bruno
HR
Email Daria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was perfect!!! Must go!
Staff is extremly nice. Rashidi was lots of fun :)
Accomodation is unbeliveble! Really clean! Tent house in a tree!! I don't think you can find a better driver/tour guide :)) (Asante sana my friend)
Walk through forest with local guy Didi, safari, river boat, ... The whole package was the best experience ever. Must go definitely!
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Email Caitlin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari - Can't wait to come back
A group of three of us went on a four day tour to Serengeti and Ngorongoro with Nestor! He was incredibly accommodating with our tight travel schedule and went above and beyond to help us have the best possible park experience. Communication was easy via Whatsapp, and we were able to process payment online prior to the trip as well. We booked relatively last minute (3-4 days prior to departure).
In terms of the tour, we spent two full days/nights in Serengeti and one full day/night in Ngorongoro Crater. The vehicle was very comfortable and with just three of us we had plenty of space to sit or stand unimpeded. Safety came first, and Nestor was very respectful of the animals with his driving. Nestor and our chef Com were fun to chat with, very knowledgable, and obviously enjoy their jobs. Camping was made easy as they set up and struck down camp with each move. The meals were filling and delicious - we were never hungry! We especially enjoyed hot breakfasts each morning and delicious soups to start dinner in the evenings.
Over the course of the trip we saw between 45 and 50 big cats including lions with cubs, cheetahs, and a leopard! Nestor had a canny sense for where to find the wildlife. We made it into Ngorongoro crater early on our last day and were treated with a nearby encounter with a rhino. The elephants, giraffes, and seeing the Great Migration were big highlights as well.
Overall I highly recommend taking a tour with this company. After speaking with others who went on safari the same weekend as we did, it seemed like we saw the most of anyone. I will be providing this contact information to my friends and family and hope to return myself someday!
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Email Thomas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Definitely recommend
Everything was great. I am thankful to those who reviewed this previously on this website because it convinced me to do it. I did the 3 day trip to Selous, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Worth every penny.
DE
Email Elena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience!
We had a wonderful time with Selous Explorer. Communication was quick and efficient. The Hippo Camp we stayed at was right by the river and was even better than what we imagined and the guides and staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. There was a ton of delicious food 3x a day (it was more than necessary!) and the safaris itself were more than satisfying. Would definitely recommend it!