4 Day Selous Safari from Dar es Salaam – A Journey into One of Africa’s Last Great Wildernesses
Embark on a 4-day unforgettable safari experience to Selous Game Reserve (now part of Nyerere National Park) — Africa’s largest protected wilderness, larger than Switzerland and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. This vast, untouched ecosystem is a sanctuary for elephants, lions, crocodiles, hippos, and the endangered African wild dog.
This safari blends thrilling boat safaris, walking safaris, and game drives, giving you a unique chance to experience nature up close. Spend 3 nights at a rustic lodge along the Rufiji River and explore the raw, wild beauty of southern Tanzania. Your journey starts and ends in Dar es Salaam.
Trip Highlights
- Boat safari on the scenic Rufiji River
- Guided walking safari with armed ranger (a rare experience in Tanzania)
- Full-day and half-day game drives in Selous
- Cultural tour at Mloka village
- Comfortable stay at Hippo Camp (or similar riverside accommodation)
- Great opportunities to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and more
Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Selous Game Reserve + Boat Safari
Pickup in the morning from your hotel or airport in Dar es Salaam. Begin a 5-hour journey through scenic rural Tanzania with a packed lunch. Arrive in Selous in the early afternoon, check in at your lodge, and later enjoy a boat safari on the Rufiji River, where you'll see hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.
Dinner and overnight at Hippo Camp.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 2: Walking Safari + Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, set out for a guided walking safari—a thrilling and intimate way to explore the bush, accompanied by an armed ranger. Return to the lodge for lunch, and then in the afternoon, depart for a game drive, exploring one of Africa's most untouched wildlife areas.
Dinner and overnight at Hippo Camp.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Selous
Today is dedicated to a full-day game drive in Selous Game Reserve. With picnic lunch on hand, explore a rich habitat home to elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, impalas, wildebeests, zebras, warthogs, crocodiles, and more.
Dinner and overnight at Hippo Camp.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Cultural Tour + Return to Dar es Salaam
After breakfast, enjoy a short cultural tour at Mloka Village, offering insight into local traditions and daily life. Then begin the drive back to Dar es Salaam. Arrive in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Includes
- Park entrance fees (for non-residents)
- All activities (boat safari, walking safari, game drives, village tour)
- 3 nights' accommodation at Hippo Camp (or similar)
- All meals as per itinerary
- Bottled water throughout the safari
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- English-speaking professional driver/guide
- Government taxes and VAT
Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Tips & gratuities (suggested $10 per person/day)
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
- Additional accommodation before/after safari (can be arranged)
- Government-imposed increase in park fees or taxes
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