On safari, you will discover rivers, swamps, forests, woodlands and savannah with abundant wildlife that seems to have changed little
over the centuries. Travel is by light aircraft or train. Come here for small intimate camps with excellent guides, a diverse range of
activities and to avoid the crowds. Also, make this your destination if you want to experience walking and fly-camping safaris as they
are among the best Africa offers.

Meandering Rivers and Aromatic Spices

TOUR CODE RS3401

The combination of exotic exploration by river, road or on foot is the only way to understand Selous’ exceptionally diverse flora and fauna. This is a three-day classic adventure, followed by a night in Zanzibar’s Stone Town. From here extensions are easily arranged.

Safari Routing

01 Afternoon flight from Dar or Zanzibar to Selous, followed by three days filled with walking safaris, game drives and boat-rides.

04 Morning game activity and lunch, followed by an afternoon flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to your hotel.

05 Day at leisure. Transfer for your onward journey or beach extension.

Wild Nights in Selous

TOUR CODE RS3501

Visiting Selous is a far cry from almost any other park in Africa. For here you are always conscious of the huge tract of wild Africa that surrounds you. The lodges are all unique but it is the walking and fly-camping that undoubtedly cast the strongest spell. Days are spent on foot exploring old elephant paths and evenings in the open, at a campfire with an uninterrupted cacophony of African calls all around you.

Safari Routing

01 Afternoon flight from Dar or Zanzibar to Selous, followed by four days filled with walking safaris, game drives and boat trips. There are no fixed itineraries but two of these nights will be spent in a remote fly-camp, accompanied by a guide, chef and camp assistants.

05 Morning activity, lunch and afternoon flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to Stone Town.

06 Morning guided walk through Stone Town and its historic buildings and markets. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

07 Transfer for your onward journey.

Spirits of Selous and the Spice Islands

TOUR CODE RS3502

Taking its name from the 19th century hunter Frederick Courteney Selous, this massive reserve is largely untouched and often referred to as Africa’s wildest paradise. Here elephant still roam traditional migration routes and visitors can track vast herds of buffalo on foot. Travelling through the bush by train brings out the pioneering spirit in most guests, while relaxing on a tropical beach at the end of the safari is heaven on earth.

Safari Routing

01 Depart Dar by train or flight to Selous. The following three days will be filled with walking safaris, game drives and boat trips.

04 Morning game activity and lunch, followed by an afternoon flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to Stone Town.

05 Morning tour of Stone Town, lunch and afternoon Spice Tour. Late afternoon transfer to the beach hotel for three days of pure relaxation.

08 Transfer to the airport for your onward arrangements.

Big Game from Golden Shores

TOUR CODE RS3601

Looking out across golden sands to the azure Indian Ocean and Zanzibar beyond, lies the only coastal game park in Tanzania, with animals ranging from green turtles and dolphins to elephant, sable, roan, buffalo and lion. On safari, the wildlife experience between the areas will also vary greatly, from unusual game drives and walks along coastal areas and mangroves to exploring sandy rivers, oxbow lakes and grasslands of the great Selous or Mikumi. Extensions and fly-camping safaris can easily be arranged.

Safari Routing - Based on itinerary A.

01 Transfer to your hotel on arrival.

02 Transfer to Saadani by road. Afternoon game activity.

03 Morning and afternoon game activities.

04 Morning and afternoon game activities.

05 Transfer back to Dar. After lunch, Option A flies to Selous, followed by a game drive. Option B transfers to Mikumi by road.

06 Morning and afternoon game activities.

07 Morning and afternoon game activities.

08 Morning activity and lunch. Option A flies back to Dar while Option B is a road transfer.

Zanzibar

Zanzibar is a very short flight from Dar es Salaam and makes the perfect beach add-on to any southern safari. There are many accommodation options to choose from, however, Mapenzi Beach Resort or Ocean Paradise Resort may be ones to look at first.

Upgrade option

For those who wish to upgrade to Selous Safari Camp, please contact us for the additional cost. Selous Safari Camp is a delightful little camp that is very comfortable, has an excellent reputation for its cuisine and provides some of the best guides in the region.

Saadani National Park

Tanzania's most recently gazetted national park, Saadani is the only national park in East Africa with ocean frontage and therefore, the only place that can genuinely lay claim to offering beautiful beaches and safari in a single location. Geographically it is the closest National Park to both Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar and as it is a coastal park it is the only place one can see wildlife and birdlife interacting on the coast. There are at least 24 species of large mammals found here and the beach area is a breeding ground for the green turtle. The safari lodge is comfortably furnished and delightfully perched on the edge of the ocean, a stones-throw from all the wonders of the park. For those interested in fly-camping here, please contact us.

The Flight of the Bateleur

TOUR CODE RS3701

In combining two of Africa’s greatest known parks, we have carefully selected camps that we know will complement each other in terms of guiding quality, accommodation and overall style. The mighty Rufiji and Ruaha Rivers provide the focal point for most game drives, walking safaris or boat-rides, all accompanied by knowledgeable and experienced guides. The safari ends with a night in Stone Town.

Safari Routing

01 Afternoon flight from Dar or Zanzibar to Selous, followed by three days filled with walking safaris, game drives and boat trips.

04 Morning flight to Ruaha, followed by three days of walking safaris and game drives.

07 Morning activity, picnic lunch and an afternoon flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to your hotel.

08 Day at leisure. Transfer for your onward journey or beach extension.