WINGS OVER SELOUS GAME RESERVE: 4 DAYS AIR SAFARI FROM US$1645

Tour Summary
The vast majority of Tanzania’s elephant herd lives in one remote stretch of safari wilderness – the Selous Game Reserve. A feature of this safari is the opportunity to participate in classic style game drives as well we boat and walking safaris. Transportation from Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve and back is by airplane. Thus, there is less travel time than some of the other safaris.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Fly Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve
Pick up from Dar es Salaam city center and transfer to Dar es Salaam Airport for departure on a scheduled flight to Selous Game Reserve. On arrival, you will be met by Rufiji River Camp’s representative and transferred to the Rufiji River Camp for lunch. This evening, you will an opportunity to participate in a game drive in the Selous. Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.

Day 2: Selous Game Reserve
Enjoy a full day game viewing in the reserve. Participate in some classic – style game drives - exploring the bush in open 4 x 4 vehicles. Waterbuck, southern reed buck and bushbuck are common in the Selous. Rare sable antelope, lion and greater kudu also frequent in this area. Meals and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.

Day 3: Selous Game Reserve
After breakfast accompany an armed ranger on a waking safari in the reserve. The sights and sounds of a walking safari is a special treat that will long live in your memory. The thrill of creeping up to animals to “shoot” them with your camera is a great experience. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari where you will explore the different channels and lakes of the Rufiji River System, surrounded by hippos and crocodiles. A large variety of heroes, storks, ducks, stilts, and other water birds may be seen. And you also see land mammals, such as giraffe and elephants. Meals and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.

Day 4: Fly Selous Game Reserve – Dar es Salaam
Enjoy a morning game drive in the Selous Game Reserve. Early lunch at the camp, followed by transfer to the airstrip for departure on a scheduled flight to Dar es Salaam. On arrival at Dar es Salaam Airport, you will be met and transferred to Dar es Salaam city centre.

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Tour Rates

Remarks
THE PRICE ABOVE INCLUDES:
Arrival/departure Airport transfers in Nairobi/Dar es Salaam and all other transfers as per itinerary in a 08-seater safari minibus.
Full Board accommodation in the Lodges/Camps whilst on safari
Transportation whilst on safari in 8-seater Landcruiser driven by English-speaking driver/guide
Internal flights on the program
All Park/Reserve entrance fees
Services of an English-speaking guide for briefings in Nairobi & Dar es Salaam

THE PRICES ABOVE DO NOT INCLUDE:
Drinks
International flight departure tax
Visa fees
All items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, soft & alcoholic beverages , laundry , tips etc