Trip Overview
You will discover the Rufiji River by boat, encounter hippos and crocodiles in good numbers. Some 350 bird species have been recorded in the Selous Game Reserve.
These are typical of miombo woodlands, and the bird life supported by Rufiji swamplands is of particular interest.
Trip Highlights
Trip Duration
2 Days, 1 Night
Departure Date
Any date of your choice
Activities
Game Drive
Trip Itinerary
DAY 1: Dar es Salaam – Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park)
Pick up from DSM city center in the morning and proceed to Selous Game Reserve with picnic lunch, Late afternoon, boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River, Dinner, and overnight at Kituli below camp. You will discover the Rufiji River by boat, encounter hippos and crocodiles in good numbers. Some 350 bird species have been recorded in the Selous Game Reserve. These are typical of miombo woodlands, and the bird lbirdliferted by Rufiji swamplands is of particular interest.
DAY 2: Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park)
After early breakfast, proceed for a game drive with a picnic lunch. Afternoon, proceed for Dar es salaam city center. Arrive around 1800 hours or later depending on traffic jams. The Selous Game Reserve is the largest in Africa, covering 54,600 sq kilometers meter.
The reserve gets its name from the hunter and explorer Frederick Courtney Selous. He was killed here during World War 1. Selous is famous for elephants. Other species commonly seen are lions, wild dogs, buffaloes, bushbuck, impalas, elands, baboons, zebras, and greater kudus. It was originally set aside as a hunting area where animals are abundant but shyer than the Northern Parks.
Excursions by 4×4 vehicles will permit you to have good photographic opportunities and the chance to explore different sections of the vast park.
Inquire about this Safari:
Price Includes:
- All Entrance fees and Government taxes
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Professional multilingual driver-guide
- Enough mineral water and soft drinks
- Safari jeep 4×4 with pop up roof
- Unlimited mileage on the safari
- Airport Transfers (Arrival and Departure)
- Full board accommodation on safari
Price does not Include:
- International and local airfare.
- Optional tours, eg: Maasai Boma visiting
- Personal Nature expenses eg. everages
- Tips for driver-guide
- Insurance/Medical Cover