5 Days Experience Selous
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Day 1: Arrival in Dar Es Salaam
On arrival at Dar es Salaam International Airport you will be warmly welcomed by a member of the Intimate Africa team, who will transfer you to your hotel.
Despite its name, which means 'abode of peace' in Arabic, Dar es Salaam is Tanzania's largest and busiest city. It is the country's most important business and commercial hub and is situated right on the Indian Ocean. It is the main port of call for most visitors, as it is the ideal place from which to access both the wilderness areas and the beaches of Tanzania and Zanzibar. Most visitors en route to the better-known Tanzanian attractions are surprised by the charm of this unassuming city and find themselves yearning for more time to explore its hidden secrets.
Spend the night in a luxury suite at Oyster Bay. Your stay is on a fully inclusive basis.
Day 2 to 4: Fly to Selous Game Reserve
Enjoy a wholesome breakfast before you are driven back to Dar es Salaam International Airport, where you will board a scheduled flight to the Selous Game Reserve. On arrival, a vehicle will be waiting to take you to Sand Rivers Selous, your home for 3 consecutive nights.
Secluded and off the beaten track, the Selous Game Reserve offers a slice of undisturbed wilderness, teeming with a spectacular array of fauna and flora. Its dramatic landscapes and great diversity of wildlife has earned it the status of a World Heritage Site. The Selous is one of the few big game reserves to allow hiking, offering wildlife enthusiasts the chance to explore Tanzania's pristine landscapes on foot.
The local wildlife is excellent, with considerable populations of hippos and crocodiles wallowing on the numerous sandbanks, wild dog sited regularly and a very healthy resident bird count. Recent visitors to Sand Rivers report numerous wild dog sightings on foot, which is most unusual for east Africa. The Selous is also home to the largest population of elephant in Africa. Although it offers a range of activities, from escorted nature walks to wildlife drives, Sand Rivers also arranges exceptional fly camping and guided walk experiences along the Rufiji River.
Secluded and off the beaten track, the Selous Game Reserve offers a slice of undisturbed wilderness, teeming with a spectacular array of fauna and flora. Its dramatic landscapes and great diversity of wildlife has earned it the status of a World Heritage Site. The Selous is one of the few big game reserves to allow hiking, offering wildlife enthusiasts the chance to explore Tanzania's pristine landscapes on foot.
The local wildlife is excellent, with considerable populations of hippos and crocodiles wallowing on the numerous sandbanks, wild dog sited regularly and a very healthy resident bird count. Recent visitors to Sand Rivers report numerous wild dog sightings on foot, which is most unusual for east Africa. The Selous is also home to the largest population of elephant in Africa. Although it offers a range of activities, from escorted nature walks to wildlife drives, Sand Rivers also arranges exceptional fly camping and guided walk experiences along the Rufiji River.
Day 5, Departure
After a delicious breakfast you will be driven to the airstrip for a return flight to Dar es Salaam Airport.
