4 Days Camping in the heart of Selous GR (Nyerere National Park)

This 4 days safari will take you to Selous Game Reserve. you will get the chance of camping in the middle of this undisturbed nature. Selous game reserve is the largest Game Reserves in Africa covers a total area of 54,600 km2, located in the south of Tanzania. It was named after Englishman Sir Frederick Selous, who died at Behobeho in his territory in 1917 while fighting against the Germans during First World War.  The Selous Game Reserve was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 due to the diversity of its wildlife and undisturbed nature.

Highlights:
- Boat Safari
- Walking Safari
- Unlimited Game Drive
- 36 hours spending in the reserve
- One Night Camping in the heart of the reserve

Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Selous GR arrive for boat safari

Stop At: Selous Game Reserve, Selous Game Reserve, Lindi Region
Morning depart for Selous Game Reserve you will have a short break for hot lunch in Kibiti. The journey to Selous will take about 5 to 6 hours. Arrive for afternoon boat safari along the mighty Great Rufiji River.

Boat safari brings you into close contact with hippo, crocodile and fantastic birdlife.  Animals make their way to the river to drink and boat may approach elephant, waterbuck and other on the river banks to within a few meters. Crocodile glide into the water as your boat approaches and hippo appear in frightening proximity, grunting and blowing steam.
Dinner and overnight will be at Hippo Campsite.
Duration: 16 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hippo Campsite

Day 2: Full day in Selous GR

Stop At: Selous Game Reserve, Selous Game Reserve, Lindi Region
You will have full day game drive In Selous Game Reserve exploration of the Reserve by 4wd vehicle; will permit you to have good photographic opportunities and the chance to explore different sections of vast park. Get wild by doing game drive and overnight in the middle of the reserve enjoying the nature with the roaring sound of lion, hippos, hyena walking around the camp at night.

The Selous Game Reserve is the largest game reserve in Africa, covering the area of 50,000square kilometers. Selous is famous for its Elephants, commonly seen are lions, wild dogs, buffalos, bushbuck, impalas, elands, baboons, zebra, wildebeest and greater kudu.
Dinner and overnight will be at Lake Tagalala campsite. (Middle of the reserve)
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tagalala Campsite (middle of the reserve)

Day 3: Another full day in Selous GR

Stop At: Selous Game Reserve, Selous Game Reserve, Lindi Region
Wake up early in the morning. Enjoying another beautiful morning game drive along the lake where animals are coming down to drink. Later you will drive back to the campsite for breakfast followed by game drive until sunset.
Dinner and overnight will be at Hippo Campsite.

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hippo Campsite

Day 4: Walking Safari then drive back to Dar es Salaam

Stop At: Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam Region
Wakeup early in the morning and have a cup of coffee or tea, then go out for wilderness walking safari with guidance of an armed ranger, this will take about two to two and a half hours.

Walking safari will give you a particularly intimate feel for African wild. You will get the chance to touch the nature, see the different foot print and droppings of different wild animals and small creatures that you can’t see them during the game drive. After walking safari you will go back to the camp for breakfast then pack your stuff and start drive back to Dar es Salaam with lunch pack. Drop off at your hotel, ferry or airport for your next destination.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.