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Experience the wild heart of Tanzania on this 6-day Selous Game Reserve safari, game drives, a walking and a boat safari along the Rufiji River, all from Dar es Salaam.
Discover the magic of the Selous Game Reserve safari on this immersive 6-day Tanzania safari, starting and ending in Dar es Salaam. Journey deep into one of Africa's largest and most unspoiled wilderness areas, where you'll enjoy classic 4x4 game drives in search of lion, greater kudu, sable antelope, and the reserve's famous herds of elephant and giraffe. Add a thrilling walking safari with an armed ranger for an up-close encounter with the bush, followed by a scenic boat safari along the channels and lakes of the Rufiji River, home to hippos, crocodiles, and an incredible array of water birds. This tour offers an unforgettable blend of adventure and authentic Tanzanian wilderness.
Day by day
The plan as the operator publishes it. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.
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Day 1 Arrive Dar es Salaam - Welcome to Tanzania
Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred comfortably to your hotel in Dar es Salaam. Take some time to settle in and relax after your journey. -
Day 2 Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve
After breakfast, depart from Dar es Salaam city centre in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle and travel to the renowned Selous Game Reserve. Upon arrival, enjoy a late lunch at Rufiji River Camp before setting out on your first Selous Game Reserve safari. -
Day 3 Selous Game Reserve
Enjoy a full day of Selous Game Reserve safari adventures as you explore the reserve on classic game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle. Keep watch for the abundant wildlife that inhabits this remarkable wilderness, including waterbuck, southern reedbuck, and bushbuck. -
Day 4 Walking & Boat Safari in Selous Game Reserve
After breakfast, set out on an exciting walking safari in Selous Game Reserve accompanied by an armed ranger. Experience the wilderness from a different perspective as you walk through the bush, observing wildlife, tracks, sounds, and other signs of nature up close. -
Day 5 Selous Game Reserve to Dar es Salaam
Start your morning with your final Tanzania safari game drive in the Selous Game Reserve. Enjoy one last opportunity to spot wildlife and take in the beautiful landscapes of this remarkable wilderness. Return to the camp for an early lunch before departing for Dar es Salaam. -
Day 6 Departure from Dar es Salaam
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy some free time at leisure depending on your flight departure time. At the appropriate time, our representative will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to Julius Nyerere International Airport for your final departure, bringing your Tanzania safari adventure…
What this holiday includes
Everything the price covers, and what to budget for separately.
Included
9- Meet & assist upon arrival & departure.
- All airport transfers by a private deluxe A/C vehicle.
- All accommodations as mentioned on the itinerary
- All transfers by 8 or 6 seats 4x4 land cruiser.
- English-speaking safari driver guide during your tour.
- Entrance fees to all parks and sites as indicated on the itinerary.
- 1 bottle of drinking water in the vehicle per day during game drives
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
4- International Airfare to Tanzania
- Tanzania Entry visa
- Personal spending
- Tipping
Prices
Per person, by hotel standard and travel season. The operator publishes these rates; we confirm the exact cost for your dates before anything is booked.
Hotels used
Rufiji River Camp
3
Southern Sun Dar Es Salaam
4
| Occupancy | 01 - 30 Sep & 01 - 30 Oct.2026 | 01 - 30 Nov & 23 Dec.2026 |
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| Per Person in Double Room | USD 3,825 | USD 3,537 |
| Per Person in Triple Room | USD 3,525 | USD 3,235 |
Hotels used
Rufiji River Camp
3
Southern Sun Dar Es Salaam
4
| Occupancy | 05 Jan - 31 May.2027 | 01 Jun - 31 Jun & 01 Nov - 23 Dec.2027 | 01 Jul - 31 Oct.2027 |
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| Per Person in Double Room | USD 3,605 | USD 3,665 | USD 3,957 |
| Per Person in Triple Room | USD 3,277 | USD 3,339 | USD 3,635 |
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