4 Days Selous Game Reserve Wildlife Encounter Safari
Destination Overview
Nyerere National Park – formally known as Selous Game Reserve
A newly established Park is part of what is known as Selous Game Reserve. Founded in 2019 and covering over 30,000 square kilometres, now the largest National Park in Africa. The park boasts Tanzania's largest elephant population and many lions, leopards, African hunting dogs, buffaloes, and hippos. Species commonly seen are bushbucks, red and blue duikers, elands, hartebeests, hyenas, giraffes, oryx, reedbucks, impalas, waterbucks and zebras.
The park has the most extensive range of safari activities, from Romantic Boat Safari along the Great Rufiji River, legendary fly camping trips, walking, and classic game driving in thriving wildlife areas.
ItineraryDay 1: Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve - Sunset Boat Safari Stop At: Selous Game Reserve, Selous Game Reserve, Lindi Region
Pick up from Airport or Hotel in Dar es Salaam, and drive south of Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve; the drive shall take 5 hours.
Relax and immerse in your new surroundings before enjoying a delicious, fresh lunch in a beautiful shady spot your camp offers. There is time to relax for a couple of hours after lunch before departing on an afternoon boat safari.
The boat safari is superb in the afternoon, watching wildlife come to the water’s edge to drink and getting close to bird colonies, hippos, crocodiles and the spectacular sundown.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Selous Kinga Lodge
Day 2: On Safari - Selous Game ReserveStop At: Selous Game Reserve, Selous Game Reserve, Lindi Region
After early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the Selous Game Reserve, exploring the game in the surrounding areas.
The park boasts Tanzania's largest elephant population and many lions, leopards, African hunting dogs, buffaloes, and hippos. Species commonly seen are bushbucks, red and blue duikers, elands, hartebeests, hyenas, giraffes, oryx, reedbucks, impalas, waterbucks and zebras.
Before the end of the day, you will return to the camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 11 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Selous Kinga Lodge
Day 3: On Safari - Selous Game ReserveStop At: Selous Game Reserve, Selous Game Reserve, Lindi Region
After early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the Selous Game Reserve, exploring the game in the surrounding areas.
The park boasts Tanzania's largest elephant population and many lions, leopards, African hunting dogs, buffaloes, and hippos. Species commonly seen are bushbucks, red and blue duikers, elands, hartebeests, hyenas, giraffes, oryx, reedbucks, impalas, waterbucks and zebras.
Before the end of the day, you will return to the camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 11 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Selous Kinga Lodge
Day 4: Bush Walks, Selous Game Reserve to Dar es SalaamStop At: Selous Game Reserve, Selous Game Reserve, Lindi Region
Guided bush walks are entirely different here, sightseeing the miombo woodland environment with your guide. The walking safari is an exciting opportunity to get close to the animals and the best way to learn the intricacies of the African bush.
Walking along the firmed trail through the African bushes is entirely different from game drives; being on foot brings about a new way of appreciating the natural environment.
After breakfast, pack your bags and say farewell as you depart to Dar es Salaam to drop off at your hotel or airport.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
4 Days Selous Game Reserve Wildlife Encounter Safari
1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024Monday - Sunday : | 05:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
Duration: 4 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Our travellers will be picked up from any location within Dar es Salaam; it's not necessary to be at the Hotel or Airport.
Airports- Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA), 46M5+82W, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.