5 Days Selous Game Reserve Safari

Explore the wild beauty of Selous Game Reserve over five days. Witness large populations of elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife in Africa’s largest protected wildlife area.


Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrival in Dar es Salaam / Selous

Arrive at Dar es Salaam Airport and transfer to your lodge in Selous Game Reserve. Enjoy a welcome dinner and orientation for your safari adventure.

  • Accommodation: Selous Safari Lodge / Similar
  • Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Afternoon Game Drive

Embark on your first game drive in Selous. Spot elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and possibly lions and leopards along the Rufiji River. Sunset drinks back at the lodge.

  • Accommodation: Selous Safari Lodge / Similar
  • Meals: Full Board

Day 3: Full Day Game Drive & Boat Safari

Explore Selous in depth with morning and afternoon game drives, followed by a boat safari on the Rufiji River. Watch hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife in their natural habitat. Picnic lunch included.

Day 4: Walking Safari & Wildlife Viewing

Optional guided walking safari in the morning for close-up wildlife and bird observation. Afternoon game drive through diverse landscapes of forests, savannah, and riverine areas.

Day 5: Morning Game Drive & Departure

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Selous before transferring back to Dar es Salaam for your onward flight.


Safari Includes

  • All park entrance fees
  • Accommodation in lodges/camps
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Unlimited game drives in a private 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Boat safari on the Rufiji River
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Airport pickup & drop-off

Safari Excludes

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips to guides and lodge staff
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities (fishing, canoeing, cultural visits)

Contact & Booking

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Safari Highlights

  • Elephants, lions, hippos, and crocodiles
  • Birdwatching & photography opportunities
  • Boat safari on the Rufiji River
  • Walking safari for close wildlife encounters
  • Remote, pristine wilderness experience
  • Scenic riverine and savannah landscapes

Fast Facts

  • Selous is Tanzania’s largest game reserve
  • Home to over 50,000 elephants and diverse predators
  • Rufiji River supports abundant hippos and crocodiles
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Less crowded than northern parks

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Embark on a 5-day safari in Selous Game Reserve and experience Africa’s pristine wildlife in its natural habitat.

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