3 Days Selous Game Reserves
Introduction
This is the best affordable safari package ideal for the traveler with short time & limited budget. -Safari starts and ends in Dar es salaam Tanzania Explore nature and wildlife with spectacular game drive, thrilling boat safari and walking safari to the largest unspoiled virgin bush African Selous game reserve inhabited and little touched by human interference. Selous boost larger population of Elephants, Buffalo, Hippo, Crocodile and endangered Wild dog. Commonly seen are pride of Lion, Bush buck, Impala, Warthogs, Ostrich, Giraffe, Eland, Baboon, Zebra, Hyena, Kudu, rare sable antelope and Leopard. In Selous there are more than 400 species of bird life: Fish eagle, Kingfisher, Secretary bird, Sunbird, Hammer kop, Red & Yellow bill stork, Open bill stork, Weavers, Water birds, Marabou stork, Vulture’s etc.
Day 1: Dar Es Salaam to Selous Game Reserves
Pick up from Dar es Salaam and arrive for lunch, or if arriving late then just light refreshments. Nestled within woodland along the banks of the great Rufiji River lies Selous hippo Camp, an enchanting safari camp tucked into the untamed African bush adjacent to the vast, unfenced Selous Game Reserve.
Sunset cruise on our comfortable river boat, looking at hippos, crocodiles and birds, and enjoying the spectacular sunset over this enormous river o/n Selous Hippo Camp (L, D)
Day 2: Full day Selous Game Reserves
After breakfast full day game drive in a specially modified safari vehicle with a professional guide, in which you should see and learn much about a large number of animals, including all the great favorites – lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra – and all the other major species including the now rare African hunting dog. Great variety of bird species. Wonderful scenery, with varied topography: wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest and higher ground with long views to far-off mountains.
Packed lunch and time to rest. Your guide will select a location with shade and water nearby to watch animals coming to drink – a place with a clear view all round so that no predator can creep up unseen! Back to the lodge by 6.30 for sunset and dinner when you’re ready o/n Selous Hippo Camp (B, L, D)
Day 3: Departing for Dar Es Salaam
Up early for a walk through the bush and along the riverbank to learn about the local environment. Back after the walk for breakfast, and then departure for Dar Es Salaam (B)
Package Includes
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Transport and wildlife drives in 4WD Land Cruiser with photographic roof hatch
- Services of a professional safari guide
- All wildlife reserve entry fees
- Conservation fees
- 1.5 L of mineral water per person/day
- Boat safari
- Walking safari
The Package does not include
- International airfare & internal flights
- All items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for safari guide and camp staff
- Airport departure tax
- Travel insurance
- Visa and Passport fees
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages in lodges
PRICE: Per person sharing
No. of Pax | Budget Tented Camp |
1 Person | US$ 980 |
2 People | US$ 688 |
3 People | US$ 653 |
4 People | US$ 630 |
5 People | US$ 610 |
6 People | US$ 592 |
SRS = Single room supplement $ 200
All of our itineraries are custom-made which means that they are tailor-made for your own specific group, taking into account your interests, your budget and so on…Contact us for any changes for this Itinerary.