DESCRIPTIONS
The Selous is a majestic place in which to see Wildlife. Animals and Landscapes are what we come on Safari to see and this Reserve certainly doesn’t disappoint. With us, you can take full advantage of the Selous offering one of the most diverse ranges of activities available in any natural wildlife park in the world. Experiment with the different activities available to you by either driving, boating, walking.
ITINERARY
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1:Dar to Selous game reserve
Start at 6.30 am from the hotel, Dar Es Salaam, and drive to the Selous Game Reserve. After reaching Selous GR start the afternoon boat trip. Usually, the afternoon boat trip leaves camp at 4 pm and returns at 6. 30 pm. It’s an ideal trip if you would like to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Rufiji River with many hippos, crocodiles, and beautiful birdlife. The sunset can also be stunning from the boat. There is nothing quite like the serenity of the river while the sun dips below the horizon.
The Rufiji is a large wide river with several lakes branching off it for you to explore, gaining a unique view of the river’s largest inhabitants: crocodiles and hippos.
Boat Safaris are also the best excursions for bird enthusiasts. The Selous has over 350 bird species, and the river is the place where they congregate in great numbers and are easily seen in the open environment.
You might also want to try your luck with the ferocious tiger fish, and weighty catfish that live in the waters in abundance.
Day 2: Selous Game Drive
The day will be spent on game viewing in the Game Reserve. The safari guide points out rare species of animals like the Wild Dogs. Sable antelopes, black rhinoceros, Nile Crocodile, hippopotamus along the banks of the Rufiji River, Cape buffalo, hartebeest, and Eland. Picnic lunch and drinks will be served in the wilderness before heading back to camp for dinner and overnight to the gentle grunting of the Camp. This evening you will make a 1-hour village tour to see how village people doing their daily activities
Day 3: Selous-Dar es salaam
Earl Morning breakfast at the camp and start a sunrise bushwalking. Walking safaris are a fantastic way to get close to nature and learn more about the smaller species and the bush itself. It’s an unforgettable experience to walk within such a vast and untamed area of the natural reserve. The walks take about 2-3 hours long.
Usually, walks leave camp at 6:00 AM-6:30 AM after having a cup of tea and some homemade biscuits or doughnuts.
After walking back to the camp for breakfast and start your way to Dar Es Salaam or take a boat to Zanzibar.
End of tour
