Selous & Ruaha Safari
6 days—Experience 6 days of adventure in Selous! Enjoy boat safaris and game drives in Selous Game Reserve. See the Big 5, big cats, and more up close.
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$2300 USD
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Safari summary
Experience six days brimming with joy and adventure in Selous! Engage in captivating boat safaris and forge unforgettable memories on extensive game drives through the Selous Game Reserve. Encounter the majestic Big 5 and elusive big cats up close, alongside crocodiles, zebras, impalas, and more! Embark and conclude your journey in Dar es Salaam, where you'll partake in activities like game drives, boat safaris, and walking safaris.
Our bespoke tour promises an exclusive retreat tailored just for you, ensuring you enjoy every moment without sharing the experience with others! With flexible scheduling, trips can commence at your convenience, based on our availability. Moreover, we can accommodate minor adjustments to the itinerary to cater to your unique preferences and requirements. Please note, this private tour does not cater to solo travelers, and children must be at least 6 years old to participate.
Activities & Transportation
• Game Drive Adventure:
• Unforgettable experience
• Transportation:
• Comfortable and safe 4x4 vehicle
• Pop-up roof for optimal viewing
• Boat Cruise:
• Enjoyable way to explore the area
• Option for airport transfer (additional fee may apply)
• Night Game Drive:
• Unique experience
• Enhances the adventure aspect
• Activities Available:
• Game drives
• Evening/night game drives
• Boat trips
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | June, July, November, December | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
- Night game drives
- Self-drive safari
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Boat safari
Nyerere (Selous)
After breakfast, our staff will fetch you from your Dar es Salaam hotel for a 218.6 km, 6-hour journey to Selous game reserve. Arrive at the lodge, enjoy lunch, and join an evening boat safari. Spend the night at the lodge for an unforgettable experience!
Full day of animal sightings
Nyerere (Selous)
Begin your day with a hearty breakfast, then prepare lunch and journey to the game reserve. Witness diverse wildlife, including the Big 5 – lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, and zebra, along with other species like hunting dogs and birds. Enjoy a full day of exploration until evening, then retire at the Lodge.
Journey to Ruaha, stunning views
After breakfast at Selous game reserve, embark on a Jeep drive to Iringa town. Enjoy lunch en route amidst scenic rural landscapes—valleys, hills, mountains. Pause for a meal midway, then proceed to Ruaha. Arrive by night, check-in at the hotel/lodge.
Game drive
Ruaha
Experience the Lodge: Begin with breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive with a packed lunch. Witness the breathtaking Ruaha river valley, spot diverse wildlife including Kudu, wildebeests, elephants, lions, and more! Spend the night for an unforgettable stay.
Full day game drive
Ruaha
Maximize your Lodge stay: relish a hearty breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive with lunch, savor the Ruaha river valley's beauty, spot Kudu, wildebeests, elephants, zebras, lions, hippos, and more! Spend the night for an unforgettable experience.
Return to Dar es Salaam
Rise early, pack lunches, head to Dar es Salaam. After 8-hour drive, reach hotel in evening for rest.
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