Overview
3 Days Magical Camping Selous National Park : To begin with, the Selous was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 due to the diversity of its wildlife and undisturbed nature. Furthermore, covering 50,000 square kilometers, this is among the largest protected areas in Africa and is relatively undisturbed by human impact. In addition, the property harbors one of the most significant concentrations of elephant, black rhinoceros, cheetah, giraffe, hippopotamus, and crocodile, amongst many other species. Also, the reserve has an exceptionally high variety of habitats
For instance;
- Miombo woodlands
- open grasslands
- riverine forests
- swamps
Additionally, among these virgin African bushes is the Selous Game Reserve which is also the largest reserve in Africa. This park is easily accessible by road from Dar es Salaam but also by air from Zanzibar, Ruaha, Mikumi, Arusha or Serengeti. More to that, we can incorporate Selous Game Reserve into a longer itinerary that includes the usual highlights of a Tanzania Safari or offer a short package to only Selous.
Also, this 3 Days Magical Camping Selous National Park safari will take you to all corners of the park. This will enable you to experience an adventurous life and to view wildlife and bird species cheetah, giraffe, hippopotamus among others.
Day 1 of 3 Days Magical Camping Selous National Park : Dar es Salaam -Selous game reserve
On arrival, you will drive to Selous Game Reserve and arrive for lunch. Then, you will relax till late in the afternoon. Afterwards, you will do a short game drive .
Lastly, travel to Ngalawa Camp (dinner and overnight stay)
Meal Plan: All meals and drinking water
Day 2 of 3 Days Magical Camping Selous National Park: Full day Explore Selous on game drives with packed Lunch
To begin with, you will have breakfast in your accommodation. Thereafter, you have a full day, game drives in the reserve. Selous is home to a large population of elephants, a big number of buffalo, and wild dogs. Additionally, other species commonly seen are
- lion
- bushbuck
- impala
- giraffe
- eland
- baboon
- zebra
- Kudus
- Crocodile
Thereafter, Dinner and overnight will be at the Ngalawa Camp Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Ngalawa Camp
Meal Plan: All meals and drinking water
Day 3 of 3 Days Magical Camping Selous National Park: Transfer back to Dar-es-salaam
After breakfast, boat drive/cruise along Rufiji River or a Walking safari with the armed ranger. Thereafter, you will have early lunch.
Lastly, you will transfer back to Dar es Salaam for your next destination.
Tour costs include the following
- Park fees (non-residents)
- All activities that are shown in the itinerary
- Professional driver/ tour guide
- Transfers (airport pick up and drops)
- Taxes
- Transportation
- Meals (as specified in a day by day section)
- Drinking water all days
Tour costs Excludes
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and after the trip
- Tips
- Government imposed increased of taxes and park fees
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visas)
- Laundry
- Optional activities (not detailed in the above itinerary)
