Selous Game Reserve safari
| country: | Tanzania |
| location: | Selous Game Reserve |
| departures: | This trip can be arranged at any time and can be tailored to fit your own unique requirements, interests and budget |
| price: | From £1850 (8 days) per adult and £1195 per child (up to 12 yrs) excluding flights, based on 2 adults and 1 child. We can arrange flights from the UK |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
The number of tourists visiting Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha & Mikumi National Parks is limited and this, together with their immense size, makes them ideal for travellers seeking a sense of isolation, exploration, and discovery. These parks display phenomenally beautiful and wild landscapes and possess an impressive diversity of wildlife and virgin bush.
You will stay in semi-permanent safari camps based in either comfortable & stylish A-framed tents or small bandas with proper beds, furniture and en-suite bathroom facilities. The wide range of landscapes and habitats makes these Southern Parks ideally suited for combinations of game drives, walking and boat safaris. A daily choice of assorted safari excursions is on offer. This trip will give you a truly unforgettable, classical Africa-style safari experience.
You will stay in semi-permanent safari camps based in either comfortable & stylish A-framed tents or small bandas with proper beds, furniture and en-suite bathroom facilities. The wide range of landscapes and habitats makes these Southern Parks ideally suited for combinations of game drives, walking and boat safaris. A daily choice of assorted safari excursions is on offer. This trip will give you a truly unforgettable, classical Africa-style safari experience.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Transfer by Safari Express train from Dar to Selous, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the passing countryside and start game viewing straightaway. Lunch time arrival in Selous at Sable Mountain Lodge, where you will check into one of their Stone Cottages or tented bandas (full board). Afternoon - choice of walking safari or game drive. |
| Day 2-3: | Choice of half- or full-day game drives in Selous, walking safari with an armed ranger, boat safari on Lake Tagalala, early morning predator hunt, night time drives and cultural visit to a Masaai village. Overnight stay Sable Mountain Lodge (full board). |
| Day 4: | Early morning flight to Ruaha National Park - an amazing experience. Early afternoon arrival at Ruaha River Lodge (full board) in time to grab some lunch. Ruaha River Lodge is located right on the banks of the great Ruaha River itself and have fantastic views from each banda. Afternoon wildlife excursion into Ruaha. |
| Day 5-7: | All day safari or two half-day excursions in Ruaha with the possibility for breakfast in the bush. Overnight stay Ruaha River Lodge (full board). |
| Day 8: | Transfer back to Dar by internal flight for your onward travel arrangements. |
travellers' tales
Having an elephant peer through the door of our banda was quite a surprise, but my favourite part was meeting lots of locals and learning bits of Swahili and tribal dialect. (more)
don't leave it too late!
Please note that due to the nature of tailor-made trips to Sub-Saharan Africa we need at least 14 days between time of booking and departure. This time is essential for you to sort out passport, visa and health requirements and for us to make all the necessary holiday arrangements.how this holiday makes a difference
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The number of tourists is capped in Selous and Ruaha to limit the environmental impact of tourism. All camps are created to exist in harmony with nature and to ensure optimal enjoyment of the diverse landscapes & habitats and its teaming wildlife, whilst also conserving the environment. They for example use solar power for lighting and warm water supplies.
Sable Mountain Lodge donates 10% of its profits to local community development projects. They also operate an interest fee loan scheme which their staff can apply for in order to make significant lifestyle developments (e.g. purchase of land for a family home, school fee for children). |
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