5 Days Selous Game Reserve Safari

Overview

Zanzibar is situated in the Indian Ocean, 36 km off the coastline of mainland Tanzania lies Zanzibar. Zanzibar officially refers to the Experience the untamed beauty and diverse wildlife of Selous Game Reserve, one of Africa’s largest and most remote wilderness areas. This 5-day safari offers an exciting mix of game drives, boat safaris, walking safaris, and relaxation amidst stunning landscapes.

Included/Excluded

Person transport
Entry Fee
Item of personal Nature
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
All game drives
24-Hour support

Visa fee
Flight tickets
Personal expenses

Tour Plan

Day 01 Arrival

Arrival in Dar es Salaam and Transfer to Selous Game Reserve
Take a scheduled flight to Selous Game Reserve, offering aerial views of the Tanzanian landscape.
Upon arrival, transfer to your lodge or tented camp and settle in.
Embark on an evening boat safari on the Rufiji River. Enjoy sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species.

Day 02 Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

After an early breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive. Explore the diverse habitats, including miombo woodlands, open plains, and riverine forests.
Wildlife Viewing: Look out for elephants, lions, leopards, African wild dogs, and a variety of antelope species.
Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the reserve.
Afternoon Game Drive: Continue your game drive in the afternoon, exploring different areas of the reserve.
Evening Relaxation: Return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Day 03 Walking Safari and Boat Safari

Morning Walking Safari: Start your day with a guided walking safari. Learn about the smaller details of the ecosystem, including plants, insects, and tracks left by animals.
Lunch at the Lodge: Return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest.
Afternoon Boat Safari: In the afternoon, enjoy another boat safari on the Rufiji River, providing opportunities to see animals coming to the water’s edge to drink.
Dinner and Overnight: Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Day 04 Game Drive or Relaxation

Optional Full-Day Game Drive: For those eager to see more wildlife, embark on another full-day game drive to explore new areas of Selous.
OR Leisure Day: Alternatively, enjoy a leisure day at the lodge with optional activities such as bird watching, relaxing by the pool, or taking a short nature walk.
Sundowner: End the day with a sundowner, watching the sunset over the African bush.
Dinner and Overnight: Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Day 05 Morning Game Drive and Departure

Morning Game Drive: Take a final morning game drive to spot any wildlife you may have missed.
Brunch: Return to the lodge for a hearty brunch.
Transfer to Airstrip: Transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Dar es Salaam.
Departure: Catch your departure flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport, concluding your unforgettable Selous safari adventure.

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