SAFARI TOUR
Experience Africa at its best on a Tanzania safari tour.
BOAT RIDE INCLUDED
Explore Selous National Park by car as well as on a boat.
CULTURE LESSON
Learn about local life and customs in an indigenous village.
Join us on a 2-Day Safari Tour to the Largest Game Reserve in the World
Did you know that Selous National Park is four times the size of the Serengeti and at least twice the size of Belgium? Let’s explore this giant of a natural reserve together! You’ll have the unique opportunity to see giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. The landscapes offer incredible biodiversity, making Selous home to a great variety of exotic plants and trees. In addition to a game drive, we’ll take you for a refreshing boat ride on the Rufiji River and to witness a beautiful sunset on the river beach.
ABOUT SELOUS NATIONAL PARK
Explore one of
Tanzania’s biggest
natural reserves
Covering 55,000 km2, Selous National Park is one of the world’s largest protected reserves, located in southern Tanzania. It is home to an array of wildlife, including elephants, hippos, antelopes, lions, and cheetahs.
The reserve is also inhabited by several different species of birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Known for its stunning landscapes, Selous National Park features wide-open savannas and flowing rivers.
Aside from its wildlife, Selous is also famous for its unique historical significance. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982 and is home to several archaeological sites, including ancient rock paintings.
Selous National Park is a wonderful destination for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and archaeologists alike.
Tour Itinerary
DAY 1
We’ll pick you up at your hotel around 5:30 am and drive you to the Zanzibar Airport for your flight to Selous National Park.
Your driver-guide will meet you at the Mtemere Airstrip and you’ll proceed to the camp for check-in.
After checking in, your guide will take you on your village tour, which includes lunch. Here you’ll learn about everyday life in the village and local customs.
In the afternoon you’ll join a boat safari on the Rufiji River, which will end with a sunset view on the river beach.
DAY 2
We’ll start at 7 am, after an early breakfast, for a full-day game drive through the Selous Game Reserve. You’ll have the chance to see lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, and more.
We’ll stop for a picnic lunch at noon. After lunch, we’ll continue with your safari until late afternoon, when we’ll drive back to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar.
Your flight will depart Selous at 4:15 pm and arrive in Zanzibar at 5 pm. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you’ll be picked up by our driver and transferred to your hotel.
Book Your 2-Day Selous National Park Tour
PRICE
1200 USD per person
DURATION
2 days
TYPE
Private safari tour
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation & meals
- Transport: 4WD land cruiser with top open during a game drive
- Boat ride on the Rufiji River
- Services of a safari guide and a driver
- National Park entrance fees
- Hotel/airport transfers
- Flight tickets from Zanzibar to Mtemere Airstrip and back
- Doctor’s services
EXCLUSIONS
- International flight tickets
- Travel insurance
- Visa, passport, vaccinations, and medicines
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips, souvenirs, and items of personal nature
USEFUL INFORMATION
Please bring:
- Good walking shoes
- Long pants (no black, white, or bright colors)
- Hat
- Passport & travel insurance
- Personal medication and sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Camera and binoculars
