4-Day Selous Budget Safari from Dar Es Salaam

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Dar es Salaam to Selous – Arrival and Boat Safari

Your journey begins with an early morning departure from Dar es Salaam, heading southwest through scenic countryside toward Selous Game Reserve. The drive takes approximately 4 to 5 hours. On arrival, you’ll check into your camp and enjoy lunch. In the late afternoon, embark on a relaxing boat safari on the Rufiji River, where you’ll spot hippos, crocodiles, and possibly elephants drinking at the banks. Return to camp for dinner and your first overnight stay in the bush.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easiest wildlife viewing)

High Season June to October (The main tourist area gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Nyerere NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeAbundant

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Nyerere Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous

After an early breakfast, you’ll spend a full day exploring the untamed landscapes of Selous on a game drive in an open-roof safari vehicle. With a packed lunch to enjoy in the wilderness, you’ll cover different ecological zones, spotting elephants, giraffes, buffalos, lions, zebras, and more. Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating facts about the wildlife and ecosystem. After a long day in the wild, return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Nyerere Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive & Chemka Hotspring

After breakfast from the camp with packed lunch, enjoy last day game drive inside Selous game reserve with the great chance to see animals which you didn’t see in previous day, take your lunch during afternoon then proceed with game drive, Then, you will be taken to Chemka hot spring where by you will be able to see natures hot flow of water and a nice place for swimming. Then transfer back to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Nyerere Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bush Walk & Departure to Dar es salaam

Start the day with an early morning walking safari led by an armed ranger, offering you the rare opportunity to explore the African bush on foot and learn about animal tracks, plants, and smaller wildlife often missed during drives. After the walk, return to camp for a hearty breakfast before checking out and beginning the drive back to Dar es Salaam. You’ll arrive in the city by late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable Selous budget safari experience.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.