Selous Drive-in 3 Days/2 Nights
Safari Overview
Experience Africa's largest protected wildlife sanctuary with our 3-Day Selous Drive-in Safari. The park boasts the most extensive diversity of safari activities ranging from a romantic boat safari along the Great Rufiji River, legendary fly-camping trips, walking safaris, and classic game drives through thriving wildlife areas.
Encounter massive herds of elephants, lions, leopards, African wild dogs, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife in their pristine natural habitats.
3-Day Itinerary Program
Depart early in the morning from Dar es Salaam and drive to Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve). Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a romantic boat safari along the Great Rufiji River. Marvel at pods of hippos, sunbathing crocodiles, and prolific waterbirds as the sun sets over the river.
Enjoy a full day of game drives exploring the vast wilderness of Nyerere National Park. Keep your eyes open for Africa's largest elephant population, lions, leopards, African wild dogs, bushbucks, hyenas, hartebeests, giraffes, impalas, and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by untamed nature.
Start your morning with an exhilarating guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger, experiencing the bush up close and learning about tracking and flora. After breakfast at the lodge, begin your return journey back to Dar es Salaam, concluding your unforgettable 3-day safari.
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking safari guide & armed ranger
- 4x4 Custom Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Park conservation fees & boat safari permits
- Full board accommodation (2 nights)
- Meals and bottled drinking water during safari
- Government taxes and VAT
What's Excluded
- International flights and entry visas
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
- Items of a personal nature (souvenirs, beverages, etc.)
Selous Safari Gallery
"The 3-day drive-in safari to Selous was incredible! The boat safari on the Rufiji River gave us amazing close-up views of hippos and crocodiles. Highly professional service!"
"Seeing massive elephant herds and wild dogs in Nyerere National Park exceeded all our expectations. Seamless organization from Connect Safari Africa!"
Nyerere National Park (Selous) - Location & Map
Southern Tanzania (Selous Game Reserve)
Essential Location Information
- Location: Southern Circuit, Tanzania (Africa's largest game reserve).
- Key Features: Great Rufiji River, extensive woodlands, lakes, and vast savannah plains.
- Accessibility: Accessible via scenic drive from Dar es Salaam or charter flights.