Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve

Meet your driver/guide in Dar es Salaam and drive with a lunch box to Selous Game Reserve. The journey typically takes up to 7 hours (219km) on both tarmac and off-road. On the first day, we usually have an evening boat trip.

The boat safaris are conducted in sturdy metal boats with a powerful outboard motor and a covered canopy. Each boat safari is guided by a boatman who has grown up on the river and knows all the little nooks and crannies where a boat can sneak through like the back of his hand.

Day 2: Full Day Game Drive

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in a specially modified safari vehicle with a professional guide. You will see and learn about a large number of animals, including all the great favorites – lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra – and other major species, including the now rare African hunting dog. There is also a great variety of bird species.

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 around so that no predator can creep up unseen! Return to the lodge by 6:30 PM for sunset and dinner when you’re ready.

Day 3: Walking Safari and Drive to Dar

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 natural reserve.

Although you may spot some giraffes or walk in the footsteps of elephants, our walking safaris are tailored to give you the opportunity to learn about the things you miss from a vehicle or boat – the ecosystem that the animals live in. Learn to identify animal tracks and signs and hear fascinating information about the insects, trees, and colorful bird life. Walks are slow-paced, accompanied by both an armed ranger and our expert guide, and last around 2-3 hours. Depart camp at around 6:30 AM after a cup of tea or coffee and some homemade biscuits. One of our safari cars will drive you a short distance to the entrance gate of the game reserve where you will pick up your armed ranger before heading to the start of the walk. The walking safari will take about 2-3 hours, then we will have breakfast and start the drive back to Dar es Salaam, marking the end of our tour.

Accommodation Details

Designed to be as affordable as possible without sacrificing comfort, the woodland campsite is located a short distance away from the river. Tents are furnished with two single beds, canvas safari chairs, a small table, and palm matting. The separate, shared bathrooms, which have running hot water, are clean and airy and only a short walk from the tents. Tents are lit by solar lighting, and a charging point is available at the bar to charge any batteries.

Points of Interest

• Safaris Partners

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Experienced driver/guide
• Accommodation as per itinerary

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)