Selous Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve is one of tourist destinations located within Southern Tourist circuit of Tanzania. It is located about 200kms south of Dar es salaam.
Selous game reserve has an area of approximately 50000 sq kms, largest game reserve in Africa. Selous has international importance hence designated as World Heritage site by UNESCO.
Great Tourist attractive feature is Rufiji River. Wildlife Safaris and photographic tours are feasible in northern part of Selous because of its beauty scenery and rich in wildlife.
Apart from wildlife viewing tours, walking safaris, boat safaris are organized in natural designed trails and Boat safari in Rufiji River.
Selous has a lot of large mammals like buffaloes, elephants, wildebeest, wild dogs e.t.c as well as lots of bird species.
Best time for wildlife safaris in Selous is dry season. The dry season sets in during June to November and is the best time for game viewing along the rivers. Also December to February is also best.
Lodges and camps are available in different level of standard and budget
Safari Pricing Terms
Price includes the following:
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned en suite tented camps and lodges
- Private safari guide
- Extended Toyota Land Cruiser
- Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
- Transfers in both directions between the International Airport
- Park fees
- Crater fees
- All meals while on safari
- Airport Arrival/Departure Meet and Greets at the airport
- On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, wildlife guidebooks
- Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals
Price Excludes the following:
- Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival, USA and CANADA passport holders USD.100
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed above
- Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 500 per person etc)
- Tips and any items of personal nature.
