4-Day Boat Trip, Walking Trip and Car Drive in the Park.
Among these virgin African bushes is the Selous Game Reserve which is also the largest reserve in Africa. This park is easily accessible by road from Dar es Salaam but also by air from Zanzibar, Ruaha, Mikumi, Arusha or Serengeti. We can incorporate Selous Game Reserve into a longer itinerary that includes the usual highlights of a Tanzania Safari or offer a short packages to only Selous.
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart with 4x4 from Dar es salaam to Selous arrive for Boat Trip.
Early morning pick up from your overnight accommodation in Dar Es Salaam. Thereafter, start the 4 days Selous game reserve safari to arrive in time for Lunch at the Selous Ngalawa Camp. Later on, embarking on an afternoon game viewing safari in the wilderness of Selous National Park. The evening game viewing tour features drives to the banks of the Rufiji. Hordes of Nile crocodile and African Fish Eagles on lookout points near the river. Later in the evening, return to camp for dinner and overnight. Meals and overnight at the Selous Ngalawa Camp.
Main Destination:
* Selous Game Reserve.Accommodation:
* Selous Ngalawa Camp: Budget tented camp located just outside Selous GR.Meals & Drinks:
* All meals included.* Drinks not included.
Day 2: Full day land cruiser with an open top driving around the park.
The full day starts with an extended safari of the Selous. We wake up for an early breakfast, then Collecting our picnic lunches before starting the full day’s drive looking for the elusive wildlife. Elephants on the plains and in the bushes feed alongside Zebra and Impala. We will be scouring the different water holes for predator Kills as well as catching the animals as they drink. Later on, return for dinner and overnight at Selouns Ngalawa Tented Camp.Main Destination:
* Selous Game Reserve.Accommodation:
* Selous Ngalawa Camp: Budget tented camp located just outside Selous GR.Meals & Drinks:
* All meals included.* Drinks not included.
Day 3: Foot walking Safari with guided ranger.
Our walking selous safari starts early this morning as we take a forest walking tour with the ranger guide. The resident wildlife Guide will be pointing our animals of interest as well as prints of the African Big and small game. See black and white colobus monkey, Vervet monkeys as well as weaver bird nests woven on acacia trees. We return to have lunch at the Camp before the next adventure in the afternoon.
At 3pm, then take an evening boat safari on the mighty Rufiji River. It is here that most of the thirsty animals congregate for a quick drink and it is the same time that the predators such as the Crocodiles amongst Hippos take their chances to feed on the other wildlife. Monitor lizard or the occasional tree squirrel and the Masai giraffe. Expect to See Elephant browsing along the banks of the river. Wild dog parks hunt for antelope in numbers. Lions, as well as the bird life including lilly trotter or Pied Kingfisher. Dinner and overnight at Selous Ngalawa Tented Camp.
Main Destination:
* Selous Game Reserve.Accommodation:
* Selous Ngalawa Camp: Budget tented camp located just outside Selous GR.Meals & Drinks:
* All meals included.* Drinks not included.
Day 4: Depart to Dar es salaam after your breakfast
Have breakfast before another morning game drive in the Reserve. Our safari ends about 11:00am when after an early lunch at the Camp, we head back to Dar es Salaam.
Main Destination:
* Dar Es Salaam.Accommodation:
* No accommodation (End of tour).Meals & Drinks:
* Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included).* Drinks not included.
End of Safari
* Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.* You’ll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INCLUSIONS
| 1) | Transport in a 4WD Vehicle with an English speaking guide/driver |
| 2) | All fuel for the tour |
| 3) | Accommodation as listed in the itinerary |
| 4) | Meals according to the itinerary |
| 5) | All activities described in the itinerary |
| 6) | Mineral water and Entrance fees |
| 7) | Arrival and departure airport transfers. |
EXCLUSIONS
| 1) | International airfares |
| 2) | Personal (medical/travel) insurance; |
| 3) | Government tax or park fees increase; |
| 4) | Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc. |
| 5) | All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs, etc.) and other optional activities |
PLEASE NOTE
In case the mentioned lodges are not available during the requested period, we will do our best to book a lodge in the same class for you (of course we will only do this after consulting you).
DISCLAIMER
Since nature dictates, doesn’t 100% guarantee you seeing the Gorillas although chances of seeing them are about 98%.
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Sites and Attractions
| 1) | Murchison Falls National Park |
| 2) | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park |
| 3) | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| 4) | Rwenzori Mountains National Park |
| 5) | Kibale National Park |
Cultural Attractions
| 1) | Religion |
| 2) | Museum |
| 3) | Palaces & Traditions |
| 4) | Cultural Center(s) |
| 5) | People, Places & Culture |
Payment Methods
Gorilla Families
| 1) | Nkuringo Group |
| 2) | Buhoma Gorilla Group |
| 3) | Rushaga Gorilla Group |
| 4) | Ruhija Gorilla Group |
Travel Tips
| 1) | Health |
| 2) | Travel Documents |
| 3) | Money Handling |
| 4) | Language |
| 5) | Dressing Code |
| 6) | Gorilla Permits |
| 6) | Mountain Climibing |
| 7) | Living like a Local |
| 8) | Equipment |
| 9) | Communication |
| 10) | Roads |
| 11) | Entertainment |