3-Day Safari to Selous from Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar

🌍 3-Day Safari to Selous from Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar

Looking for an unforgettable safari to Selous from Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar?
This 3-day adventure takes you into the heart of one of Africa’s wildest places – Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve).
Not sure where Selous is? It’s wild, massive, and full of animals – no fences, no crowds, just real nature.
You can read more about it here: 👉 Selous Game Reserve

No stress, no rush — just game drives, boat safaris, and nights under the stars.
We take care of all transport, meals, and accommodation. You just pack your bag, grab your camera and go.

🚌 Departure Options

This safari starts from Dar Es Salaam with round-trip road transport included.

If you’re staying in Zanzibar, you can join in two ways:

• 🚢 By ferry: +100 USD per person
  • Includes hotel pickup in Zanzibar
  • Round-trip ferry tickets
  • Transfer from ferry port to Selous
• ✈️ By flight: from +200 USD per person
  • Direct flight from Zanzibar to Selous or vice versa
  • Subject to availability and route
  • Contact us for an exact quote

Let us know where you’re staying — we’ll organize the smoothest connection for you.

🛖 Accommodation

You’ll stay in a private tent or lodge — comfy, clean, with hot water and private bathroom.
We work with trusted spots like Selous Safari Lodge and Nyerere Camp.
Want a peek at where you’ll sleep? Click the link above.

📅 Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival & Boat Safari on the Rufiji River

• 🛬 Pick-up from Dar Es Salaam (or ferry/flight from Zanzibar)
• 🚐 Drive to Selous Game Reserve (with a quick lunch stop if needed)
• 🏕️ Check-in at the lodge or tented camp
• 🍛 Lunch at the lodge
• 🛶 Afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River – spot hippos, crocs, elephants at the riverbanks
• 🌅 Return to camp around sunset
• 🍽️ Dinner and overnight stay

Day 2 – Full-Day Game Drive

• ☀️ Early breakfast
• 🚙 Head out for a full-day game drive in an open-roof 4×4
• 🦁 Expect lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, maybe even wild dogs
• 🥪 Picnic lunch inside the park
• 📸 Wildlife, bush views, and big adventure
• 🍽️ Dinner and second night at the lodge

Day 3 – Bush Walk & Return

• 🌄 Sunrise guided bush walk with a local ranger – track animals, learn the bush
• 🍳 Breakfast at the lodge
• 🚐 Transfer back to Dar Es Salaam (or flight/ferry back to Zanzibar)

✅ What’s Included

• Pickup & transport from Dar Es Salaam (Zanzibar connection optional)
• 2 nights in a private tent or lodge (hot water, bathroom)
• All meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
• Game drives in open 4×4 safari vehicle
• Afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River
• Optional Maasai village visit or bush walk
• All park entrance & conservation fees

📄 DOWNLOAD SAFARI PLAN (PDF)

📷 Memories from Selous Safari