3 Days Safari

Selous Game Reserve (Southern Safari Circuit)

Overview

Southern Safari Circuit Itinerariesin Tanzania are perhaps the most attractive of all our packages. This circuit epitomizes Tanzania in her most pristine form, off the beaten track, away from the crowds of tourists and the sound of other safari vehicles. Here you will find prolific wildlife unscathed by human interaction, where the night sky dazzles with millions of stars and a part of the continent which is untouched by time. Visit the impressive Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi, Udzungwa Mountains, and Ruaha National Parks via unforgettable Tanzania southern safari circuit packages. We have put together intriguing itineraries for your consideration.

Arrival:You will meet and greet with one of our office representatives at Julius Kambarage Nyerere International Airport or from the seaport from Zanzibar or from the shuttle bus shuttle terminal and he will drive to the Lodge/Hotel where your safari starts and stays with bed & breakfast.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Selous:

You will be picked up from your Lodge/Hotel at 7:30 am in Dar Es Salaam city center and proceed to Selous game Reserve with picnic lunch boxes, Late afternoon, on a boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River, you will discover the Rufiji River by boat, encounter hippos and crocodiles in good numbers. Some 350 bird species have been recorded in the Selous Game Reserve. These are typical of Miombo woodlands, and the bird life supported by Rufiji swampland is of particular interest. Dinner and overnight at the Tented Camp/Lodge/Campsite.

Day 2: Walking Safari in Selous:

After early breakfast, another day in the Selous Game Reserve. You will start with an early morning walking safari, followed by a game drive with your picnic lunch. Walking safari will give you a particularly intimate feel for the African wilds. It starts in the morning with a guidance of an armed ranger and takes 2 hours before you meet the driver at the reserve gate. Walking safaris offer a good chance of seeing giraffes, zebra, elephants, and good birding. Dinner and overnight at Tented Camp/Lodge/Campsite.

Day 3: Selous Game Reserve – Dar es Salaam

After your breakfast, we will drive back to Dar es Salaam with a picnic lunch and you will be dropped at your Lodge/Hotel.

Accommodation

Budget Accommodation

Safari using affordable Hotels, Lodges, or Camps, comparable to a 1-2 star Hotel. Accommodation is usually located outside the National Park.

Mid-range Accommodation

Safari using medium to large–scale Lodges, tented camps, or Cottage Camps, comparable to a 3-star Hotel

Luxury – Accommodation

Safari using deluxe tented camps or Lodges usually located inside the National Park and comparable to a 4-star hotel. Accommodation is usually located inside the Park.

Luxury+ – Accommodation

Safari using extremely luxurious tented camps or Lodge, usually located in a private wildlife – Viewing area and comparable to a 5-star Hotel. Expect great food, excellent service, top-quality guiding, and gorgeous tents or rooms. Most luxury + properties charge around USD$ 850 to 1850 per person per night!

Includes & Excludes

All Park entry fees – All Park Camping fees
Pick up from the Airport
Boat & walking safari
Transport 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof with driver cum guide
Overnight at the Hotels/Lodge/Tented Camps/Campsites according to the program
Chef/Meals as per the above itinerary
Complimentary bottles of drinking water 1.5 litter per person per day during safari
1-night free Hotel accommodation on your arrival in Dar with a bed & breakfast
Tents/Sleeping mats/Sleeping bags/Chairs/Table/Pillow

Places:�Dar es Salaam, Selous Game Reserve (Southern Safari Circuit)

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