This 2 day Fly-in Selous game reserve safari starts from Zanzibar island, it’s a great introduction to southern Tanzania’s fantastic wildlife and scenery and the concise itinerary is ideal if you have limited time.
Staying in smaller camp-style accommodation, Lake Manze safari camp, offering first-class and very authentic safari experience within the Selous Game Reserve, this safari gives you a different perspective on Tanzania. You’ll not only go on specialised day game drive safaris but also walking safaris and boat excursions on the Rufiji River.
Lake Manze safari camp: Experience this magical, romantic camp on the shore of the Lake Manze with stunning lake views from your own verandah. Experience the sunrise on a walking safari. Enjoy a delicious picnic bush breakfast or lunch during your game drive as you spot lions and wild dogs.
Get close and personal with hippos and crocodiles and thousands of exotic birds on a sunset boat safari. Delight in a sumptuous candlelight dinner on the lake shore to the symphony of the surrounding. You’ll never want to leave!
This Selous game reserve safari can start from either Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.
What to Expect on this Selous Safari from Zanzibar
Fly on a scheduled flight departing at 7.30 am from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam to the Selous Game Reserve and arriving at 8.55 am. Enjoy a morning game drive on the way to camp and be in time for a hot lunch.
At 1500 – take an evening Selous boat safari on the mighty Rufiji River. Especially in the dry season between June and October, this is an excellent opportunity to see wildlife. Crocodiles, hippos, spectacular birdlife, and various species of antelope can be observed.
The lifeblood of the Selous is the Rufiji River, and a boat safari on the river is a great way to see wildlife. Dinner and overnight: Selous Manze Camp.
After an early breakfast, you will go on a morning game drive in the Selous. Here you will find an amazing concentration of wildlife including elephants, lions, buffalo, crocodiles, hippos, and wild dogs. Other species that live here are zebra, baboon, giraffe, great kudu, baboon, bushbuck, impala, and a good bird population.
You return to camp for lunch, followed by a game drive on the way to the airfield for your scheduled flight back to Dar or Zanzibar at 12:50 or 16:15.
End of your Selous Safari
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