Selous and Ruaha

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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Experience fly, boat, walking and game drive safari in the biggest parks and reserve in Southern circuit of Tanzania, fly from Dar es salaam to Selous game reserve enjoy game drive and boat safari fly again to Ruaha national back before fly back to Dar es salaam, luxury accommodations included.
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From$3,500
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy game drive and boat safari
    • Experience fly, boat, walking and game drive safari in the biggest parks
    • Visit Ruaha national Park

What's this trip about?

    Experience fly, boat, walking and game drive safari in the biggest parks and reserve in Southern circuit of Tanzania, fly from Dar es salaam to Selous game reserve enjoy game drive and boat safari fly again to Ruaha national back before fly back to Dar es salaam, luxury accommodations included.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDar es Salaam
End CityDar es Salaam

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Game Drive
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Safari
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Park fees
    • Flights
    • English speaking drivier guide
    • Mid range accommodation
    • Land cruiser safari vehicle
    • Government taxes
    • Mineral bottled drinking water
    • Pickup and drop off during safari

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Itinerary

Day 1: Fly from Dar es Salaam to Selous game reserve

After breakfast take you to airport fly from Dar es Salaam to Selous game reserve, a short flight from Dar es Salaam brings you to one of the largest protected areas left on earth, you will be picked up at the airstrip and taken to Mbuyu safari Camp, with game viewing on the way. Settle in and enjoy lunch at camp before heading out in the afternoon for boat trip.

Day 2: Game drive in Selous game reserve

After breakfast in the morning with your lunch boxes enjoy full day game inside the game reserve, great animal sightings including all the great favorites lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra and all the other major species like hunting dogs and birds in the afternoon after lunch then proceed with the game drive until evening and overnight at the Mbuyu Camp.

Day 3: Boat safari and game drive in Selous game reserve

After breakfast from the lodge enjoy game drive with a professional guide inside the park. This will allow you to have good photographic opportunities and the chance to explore different sections of vast park. The Selous Game Reserve is the largest in Africa, covering...

Day 4: Fly from Selous to Ruaha national park

After breakfast from Camp Depart Airstrip airport at 0900hours landing at 1000hours in Msembe/Jongomero. You will start game moment the plane touches down you might see giraffes, zebra and other parading across the runway, in arrival taken by game drive vehicle with packed hot lunch, having full game drive and overnight staying in River lodge.

Day 5: Full game drive in Ruaha national park

After breakfast enjoys full day Game drive during afternoon break for Hot Lunch around 1pm, after Lunch proceed with game drive, dinner and overnight at lodge.

Day 6: Morning game drive and fly to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast from the lodge at sunrise we enjoy a wonderful walking safari and walk for two hours along the Great Ruaha River with two armed rangers. There is a possibility of viewing hippos, crocodiles, lions and lots of other animals that come to drink in the river before fly to Dar es Salaam.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,500
Price per day$583
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

  • $ 3500 Price per person is based on two people

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Tipping
    • Personal items and Flights

Accommodation

  • Mid range level- comfort
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Meals Included
  • 3 meals English menu per day
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Trip ID
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