Selous Game Reserve Safari
Named after explorer and author Frederick Courtney Selous, Selous Game Reserve is the largest uninhabited area in Africa as well as an important UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for offering the best bush vibe on a Tanzania tour. The reserve covers an area of 47,655 sq. kms. and its altitude varies from 36 meters to 1,461 meters. This allows Selous to offer a variety of habitats that range from rocky outcrops to grassy plains and woodlands. The Rufiji River which cuts through the park acts as its lifeline and presents a spectacular collection of lakes, channels and lagoons. Volcanic hot springs can also be found in select pockets.
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Discover the untouched marvels of Tanzania’s southern circuit with The Best of Tanzania Southern Circuit Safari tour package. Explore celebrated yet less-frequented national parks—Ruaha, Selous, and Mikumi—where wild Africa meets the Indian Ocean. These parks offer some of the most varied scenery and wildlife in the country, yet attract just a fraction of the visitors seen in more famous reserves.
Guided by local wildlife specialists, you’ll track animals through forests, admire vibrant wildflowers, and follow the mighty Ruaha River in search of elusive species. The journey concludes with blissful relaxation on the beaches of Zanzibar, blending adventure and leisure seamlessly.
For explorers who value both rich biodiversity and peaceful solitude, this trip’s unique selling point is its combination of expert-led wildlife tracking and crowd-free environments, capped with a rejuvenating beach escape.
13 days
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Venture into the wild expanse of Tanzania’s Nyerere National Park, one of the world’s largest and most unspoiled protected areas. This budget safari trip is a haven for both young adults and seniors seeking raw, authentic encounters with Africa’s wildlife. Spot elephants, lions, wild dogs, buffalo, zebras, and more as you traverse this UNESCO-listed landscape, renowned for its biodiversity and untouched nature. Once used as a hunting reserve, the park now offers a rare chance to see shy, elusive animals in their natural element. The unique appeal of this tour lies in its focus on the unfiltered beauty of southern Tanzania, perfect for intrepid travelers eager to get close to nature on a true safari adventure.
3 days
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Discover the wildlife of Tanzania in this six-day safari adventure that will take you to Mukumi and Nyerere national parks. The tour starts from the city of Dar es Salaam from where you will be picked up and transferred to Mikumi Natinoal Park.
The open horizons and abundant wildlife of the Mkata Floodplain, the fashionable centrepiece of Mikumi, draw frequent comparisons to the more famous Serengeti plains. The park boasts several wildlife species, including African elephants, wildebeest, zebras and impalas. It is also home to a great many of bird species. More than 400 bird species have been recorded here, such as the lilac-breasted rollers, yellow-throated longclaws, and bateleur eagles.
On the next part of the tour, we will head to Nyerere National Park, formally known as Selous Game Reserve. Founded in 2019, the park covers over 30,000 square kilometres and boasts Tanzania's largest elephant population and many lions, leopards, African hunting dogs, buffaloes, and hippos. Species commonly seen are bushbucks, red and blue duikers, elands, hartebeests, hyenas, giraffes, oryx, reedbucks, impalas, waterbucks, and zebras. The park has the most extensive diversity of safari activities ranging from boat safari along the Great Rufiji River, legendary fly camping trips, jungle walking and game drives in thriving wildlife areas.
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6 days
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Curious about Tanzania’s lesser-trodden safari paths? The Tanzania Southern Circuit Budget Safari invites travelers to discover the wild, untamed charm of the south, where Nyerere National Park—Africa’s largest—unfolds its vast savanna, woodlands, and shimmering lakes. Famed for its undisturbed nature and immense biodiversity, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a stunning array of wildlife, from elephants and crocodiles to vibrant birdlife. One highlight of this trip is a guided boat safari along the Rufiji River, offering close encounters with hippos, waterbirds, and, with luck, even lions or Nile monitors drawn to the water’s edge.
Beyond Nyerere, your tour package leads you to Mikumi National Park, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Here, open floodplains and Miombo woodlands host migrating herds of wildebeest, impala, buffalo, and elusive antelopes like the greater kudu. Over 400 bird species have been spotted, making this a paradise for birdwatchers. Whether you’re on a brief visit or lingering to soak in the landscape, Mikumi’s tranquil scenery and abundance of animals rarely disappoint.
The journey culminates at Udzungwa Mountains National Park, often called the "Galapagos of Africa" for its remarkable diversity and endemism. Trek through ancient forests and explore massifs that harbor rare plants and animals found nowhere else. The region’s unique geological history, shaped over 200 million years, sets the stage for an adventure packed with both natural wonders and cultural intrigue.
This five-day guided tour is perfect for travelers eager to explore Tanzania beyond the classic northern circuit, offering a blend of game drives, river safaris, and forest walks. The USP here is clear: access to some of the continent’s most pristine, biodiverse, and crowd-free parks. If you seek authentic wilderness and a deeper connection with African nature, this southern Tanzania safari presents an unforgettable alternative.
5 days
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This "11 Days-Hidden Safari Treasures of Africa" tour is designed to offer you the authentic African safari and camping experience in Tanzania's many national parks and game reserves.
You will be touring some the best hidden and less visited national parks in this excursion, an experience that is sure to provide you with a sense of African adventure that is unmatched anywhere else on the continent.
The program includes one of the country's untouched and authentic remote wilderness areas, namely Nyerere National Park, formally known as Selous Game Reserve, the largest park in Tanzania. It has the most extensive diversity of safari activities ranging from boat safari along the Great Rufiji River to classic game drive in thriving wildlife areas.
Next up is Mikumi National Park. The park has open horizons and abundant wildlife of the Mkata Floodplain, the fashionable centrepiece of Mikumi, which draws frequent comparisons to the more famous Serengeti plains.
Continue your African adventure by visiting Ruaha National Park, the second-largest park in Tanzania. Here, the experience of game viewing will be spiced up by the exciting landscape and the Great Ruaha River, as well as high concentration of elephants, big cats and the rare African hunting dogs.
Lastly, take a trip to Udzungwa National Park. Its forest makes Udzungwa unique in East Africa, as there is no other place with unbroken series of wood stretching from an altitude of 250 meters up to more than 2000 meters. Hike up the Udzungwa Mountains to see the species endemic to the region, and see the majestic waterfalls and swimming in the fresh water hole at the base of the falls.
11 days
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Venture into the wild heart of Africa with the "6 Days/5 Nights - Best of Selous Game Reserve Camping Safari." Encompassing 45,000 square kilometers, Selous Game Reserve is Africa’s largest protected wilderness—twice the size of the Serengeti and larger than Switzerland. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Selous is famed for its abundant elephant, lion, leopard, sable antelope, wild dog, buffalo, and hippo populations, as well as the mighty Rufiji River, which weaves through a landscape of channels, lakes, and swamps.
This camping safari promises close encounters with diverse wildlife, including rare aquatic species like tiger fish and vandu catfish. The reserve’s varied terrain—open woodland, grassy plains, forests, and mountains—offers endless discovery, while nights spent under the stars create an authentic safari ambiance.
The unique selling point of this tour package is its immersive camping experience in one of Africa’s most remote and biodiverse reserves, guided by experts and surrounded by breathtaking, untouched nature. Travelers seeking adventure far from the tourist trail will find Selous an unforgettable wilderness escape.
6 days
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Venture into the wild heart of Tanzania with the Explore Nyerere National Park tour package, where Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuary awaits. Spanning an area even greater than Denmark and covering about 6% of Tanzania, Nyerere National Park is four times the size of the Serengeti, making it an unrivaled destination for anyone seeking an authentic safari experience. Renowned for its extraordinary density of wildlife—including an estimated 28,000 elephants, 160,000 buffaloes, and thousands of hippos and sable antelopes—this park is a must for travelers eager to witness the planet’s highest concentration of big game.
What sets this trip apart is the diverse range of safari activities designed to immerse you fully in the park’s untamed landscape. You’ll have the chance to embark on exhilarating 4x4 Jeep safaris across open plains, tread softly through the bush on a guided walking safari with an armed ranger, and drift along the Rufiji River or a tranquil lake on a memorable boat safari. These opportunities ensure spectacular wildlife encounters from every perspective, whether you’re tracking elephants on foot or spotting hippos from the water.
For those in search of a truly unforgettable African journey, Nyerere offers multiple ways to experience its raw beauty and biodiversity, making this tour package an exceptional choice for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. The park’s sheer scale, varied habitats, and unrivaled wildlife populations guarantee you’ll enjoy a safari adventure unlike any other, with the unique selling point of unparalleled big game viewing in one of the continent’s most expansive and pristine environments.
4 days
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Venture into one of Africa’s last great wildernesses with the 3-days Escape to Selous Game Reserve Safari. Covering an astounding 50,000 square kilometers, Selous is a haven for elephant, black rhino, cheetah, giraffe, and hippo, as well as countless birds and reptiles. The diverse habitats—from Miombo woodlands to riverine forests—offer a constantly changing backdrop for your safari adventure.
Starting and ending in Dar Es Salaam, your base is the charming Selous River Camp, where you’ll enjoy mudhut accommodations and expert guiding. The standout feature of this safari tour package is the pristine, uncrowded environment—offering travelers intimate wildlife encounters and a real sense of discovery away from the crowds.
3 days
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