Tanzania Safari: Selous Bush & River Adventure
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Tanzania Safari: Selous Bush & River Adventure

Experience the wild heart of Tanzania on this 6-day Selous Game Reserve safari, game drives, a walking and a boat safari along the Rufiji River, all from Dar es Salaam.

From $3235 per person

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Tanzania Safari: Selous Bush & River Adventure

Discover the magic of the Selous Game Reserve safari on this immersive 6-day Tanzania safari, starting and ending in Dar es Salaam. Journey deep into one of Africa's largest and most unspoiled wilderness areas, where you'll enjoy classic 4x4 game drives in search of lion, greater kudu, sable antelope, and the reserve's famous herds of elephant and giraffe. Add a thrilling walking safari with an armed ranger for an up-close encounter with the bush, followed by a scenic boat safari along the channels and lakes of the Rufiji River, home to hippos, crocodiles, and an incredible array of water birds. This tour offers an unforgettable blend of adventure and authentic Tanzanian wilderness.

Day by day

Itinerary

6 Days / 5 Nights

  1. Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred comfortably to your hotel in Dar es Salaam. Take some time to settle in and relax after your journey. The remainder of the day is free at leisure, giving you the opportunity to unwind and prepare for your upcoming safari adventure.

    Overnight in Dar es Salaam.

  2. After breakfast, depart from Dar es Salaam city centre in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle and travel to the renowned Selous Game Reserve. Upon arrival, enjoy a late lunch at Rufiji River Camp before setting out on your first Selous Game Reserve safari.

    Spend the afternoon on a thrilling game drive, taking in the reserve’s diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes. After the safari, return to Rufiji River Camp for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  3. Enjoy a full day of Selous Game Reserve safari adventures as you explore the reserve on classic game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle. Keep watch for the abundant wildlife that inhabits this remarkable wilderness, including waterbuck, southern reedbuck, and bushbuck.

    With some luck, you may also spot rarer species such as sable antelope, greater kudu, and lions roaming through their natural habitat. After a rewarding day of wildlife viewing, return to Rufiji River Camp for dinner and overnight accommodation.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  4. After breakfast, set out on an exciting walking safari in Selous Game Reserve accompanied by an armed ranger. Experience the wilderness from a different perspective as you walk through the bush, observing wildlife, tracks, sounds, and other signs of nature up close. Keep your camera ready for memorable wildlife encounters.

    In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Rufiji River, exploring its channels and lakes while surrounded by hippos and crocodiles. The waterways also attract a variety of birdlife, including herons, storks, ducks, and stilts. You may also spot land animals such as giraffes and elephants along the riverbanks. Return to Rufiji River Camp for dinner and overnight accommodation.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  5. Start your morning with your final Tanzania safari game drive in the Selous Game Reserve. Enjoy one last opportunity to spot wildlife and take in the beautiful landscapes of this remarkable wilderness.

    Return to the camp for an early lunch before departing for Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the city centre.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  6. After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy some free time at leisure depending on your flight departure time. At the appropriate time, our representative will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to Julius Nyerere International Airport for your final departure, bringing your Tanzania safari adventure to an end.

    Meals: Breakfast

What’s included

Your tour details

Included

Everything you need, covered.

  • Meet & assist upon arrival & departure.
  • All airport transfers by a private deluxe A/C vehicle.
  • All accommodations as mentioned on the itinerary
  • All transfers by 8 or 6 seats 4x4 land cruiser.
  • English-speaking safari driver guide during your tour.
  • Entrance fees to all parks and sites as indicated on the itinerary.
  • 1 bottle of drinking water in the vehicle per day during game drives
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

Available as custom add-ons.

  • International Airfare to Tanzania
  • Tanzania Entry visa
  • Personal spending
  • Tipping

Make it yoursOptional add-ons and upgrades are available. Our travel specialists can tailor this package around you.

Prices

Choose your hotel tier

Seasonal rates per person. Pick the tier that suits your style; the itinerary is the same in every tier.

Accommodation Plan for 2026 per person
Room 01 - 30 Sep & 01 - 30 Oct.2026 01 - 30 Nov & 23 Dec.2026
Double Room $3825 $3537
Triple Room $3525 $3235

Accommodation Plan for 2026 — Hotels

Accommodation Plan for 2027 per person
Room 05 Jan - 31 May.2027 01 Jun - 31 Jun & 01 Nov - 23 Dec.2027 01 Jul - 31 Oct.2027
Double Room $3605 $3665 $3957
Triple Room $3277 $3339 $3635

Accommodation Plan for 2027 — Hotels

Note: The above rates are not valid during the Christmas and New Year holiday period.

Before you book

Important information

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person and valid until December 31.2020 except the peak period and migration Period, payment can be done in Sterling Pounds or Euro with no extra surcharge.

Prices on the website or quoted to our clients are subject to change without notice and are not guaranteed until confirmed in writing.

- 0 - 3 Free of Charge.

- 4 - 11 Pay 40% of tour price.

- 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

Children Policy above apply on itineraries/products/tours but it won’t work on the itineraries that have Gorilla Trekking or chimpanzee trekking as activities. The minimum age for Gorilla/Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda and Rwanda is 15 years old. Therefore you will need to adjust the Children Policy depending on which itineraries/products/tours.

  • All tours will be booked and confirmed only upon receipt of a 45% deposit of the basic program rate. For gorilla permits, a full advance payment of the permit fee (USD $ 700 per permit person) for Gorilla tracking in Uganda and fee (USD $ 1500 per permit per person) for Gorilla tracking in Rwanda), and the chimpanzee permits (US$ 150 per permit per person) is required in order to make the reservation.
  • The payment balance is due no later than 42 days prior to the safari, unless agreed otherwise.
  • Bookings made within 42 days before arrival must be paid in full at the time of confirmation.
  • If payment is not received in accordance with the above, Kubwa Five Safaris has the right to cancel the booking.
  • Payments can be made by bank transfer to our bank account in Uganda. Transfer costs are to be paid by the client(s) before the start of the safari.

Note: Regretfully, payments with credit or debit card are not possible and traveler cheques are no longer accepted.

Cancellation requests should be sent via fax or emailed to provide the company with written confirmation that your reservation should be cancelled.

In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:
● From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 15% of the entire tour price will be charged.
● Between 60 and 31 days before your arrival date, 25% of the entire tour price will be charged.
● Between 30 and 15 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
● Between 14 and 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged.

Additionally, airlines charge fees for both domestic and international flights which are subject to the airlines terms and conditions at the time of the booking.

Like most countries, tipping is customary to show one's satisfaction with good services. You are in no way obliged to, however, if you’re willing to do so it would be well appreciated.

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