9 Days Tanzania: The Selous on Foot Tour Package

Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Priced From: Contact Travelwizard
Dates: May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Camp in Africa's largest reserve, exploring the remote, wildlife-rich wilderness from the Rufiji River to the open plains.

Environment & Condidtions

• Temperatures of 76-86° F
• Hiking, camping
• Good physical condition required
• Latitude 09° 0' S
• Longitude 37° 24' E

Arrive in Dar es Salaam, where you meet your guide for an expedition briefing.

Day 2: Dar es Salaam/Selous Game Reserve

Fly to Selous Game Reserve, Africa's largest protected wilderness and a UNESCO World Heritage Site; your safari begins with an afternoon game run. Overnight in a thatched-roof dwelling on the Rufiji River.

Days 3 - 7: Selous Walking and Mobile Tent Safari

Remote and rarely explored, the Selous' huge northern expanse of African wilderness includes the Rufiji River, dense riverine forests, thickets, grasslands, lakes and swamplands interlaced with water channels. The river changes course constantly, creating amazing oxbow lakes fringed with palm trees. Robust populations of elephant, lion, cheetah, leopard, hippo, Cape buffalo, eland and other species inhabit this area, as do the elusive wild dog and some of the region's last black rhino. Crocodiles bask on the riverbank, where you fish for tiger fish, powerful relatives of the piranha. Fish eagle, puff back, bee-eater and about 350 other bird species live here.

Day 8: Sand Rivers Selous

Return to the Sand Rivers Selous for a final day of game-viewing.

Day 9: Sand Rivers Selous/Dar es Salaam

Return to Dar es Salaam for flights home.

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