4 Days of Selous Fly-In Safari – Southern Tanzania
Escape the crowds and explore wild Tanzania with game drives, river safaris, and guided walks in Selous.
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Tour Plan
This 4-day fly-in safari to Selous (Nyerere National Park) offers a unique and less-crowded alternative to Tanzania’s northern circuit.
Flying directly from Dar es Salaam into this vast wilderness, you’ll experience diverse safari activities including classic game drives, boat safaris along the Rufiji River, and guided walking safaris.
Known for its raw, untouched landscapes and rich wildlife, Selous delivers an authentic and intimate safari experience.
With comfortable lodge or tented camp stays and seamless logistics, this itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking something off the beaten path.
Safari Summary
- Start/End: Dar Es Salaam (There is an option for starting from Arusha, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro)
- Status: Open All year
- Vehicle used: 4/4 Land Cruiser
- Accommodations: Luxury Tented Camps/Lodge
- Selous – 3 Nights
Detailed Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Dar Es Salaam – Transfer to Selous, By flight
You will be picked from your Dar Es Salaam hotel and be transferred to the airport for a morning flight to Selous.
You will arrive and be met by camp’s guide who will give you the 1st game drive en route to the camp for lunch.
Afternoon game driver is at 4p.m. Ruaha is known for boat safaris, walking safaris and game drives.
Overnight: Roho Ya Selous/Sand Rivers Camp/Selous Serena Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 & 3: Selous – Full-day game drives
Spend these two days exploring Selous with picnic lunches. You will also have an opportunity for a boat ride and guided walking tour.
Overnight: Roho Ya Selous/Sand Rivers Camp/Selous Serena Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Selous – Transfer to Dar by flight (Can connect to Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro)
Have early breakfast, check out of the camp and have a final game drive as you head to the airstrip for a flight to Dar Es Salaam.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Start Planning Your Safari
Included:
- All government taxes/Levies
- Park entry fees
- 3-Night accommodation and meals as mentioned in the tour description
- Drinking water
- All game drives are shared or private in 4/4 Land Cruiser
- All game drives as mentioned in the tour description
- Services of professional tour driver/guide (s)
- All airport transfers in Dar Es Salaam
- Internal flight: Dar Es Salaam – Selous – Dar Es Salaam
Rates Depend On:
- Number of people traveling
- Date or month (hotels have different rates throughout the year)
- Any other special request i.e. children and their ages
Not Included:
- International flights from home and back
- Tips & porterage
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Other personal items
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