Dar es Salaam

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• Day 1: Dar es salaam to Selous Game Reserve nnMeet your driver/guide in Dar es Salaam and drive with lunch box to Selous game reserve. Normally the drive takes up to 7 hours (219km) both tarmac and off road, and on first day normally we will have an evening boat tripnnThe boat safaris are conducted in sturdy metal boats with a powerful outboard motor on the back and a covered canopy. Each boat safari is guided by a boatman who has grown up on the river and knows all the little nooks and crannies where a boat can sneak through like the back of his hand.nn DAY 2 FULL DAY GAME DRIVEnnAfter breakfast full day game drive in a specially modified safari vehicle with a professional guide, in which you should see and learn much about a large number of animals, including all the great favorites u2013 lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra u2013 and all the other major species including the now rare African hunting dog. Great variety of bird species. nnPacked lunch and time to rest. Your guide will select a location with shade and water nearby to watch animals coming to drink u2013 a place with a clear view all round so that no predator can creep up unseen! Back to the lodge by 6.30 for sunset and dinner when youu2019re readynnDAY 3- WALKING SAFARI AND DRIVE TO DARnnWalking safaris are a fantastic way to get close to nature and learn more about the smaller species and the bush itself. It's an unforgettable experience to walk within such a vast and untamed area of natural reservennAlthough you may spot some giraffes or walk in the footsteps of elephants, our walking safaris are tailored to give you the opportunity to learn about the things you miss from a vehicle or boat - the ecosystem that the animals live in. Learn to identify animal tracks and signs and hear fascinating information about the insects, trees and colorful bird life. Walks are slow-paced, accompanied by both an armed ranger and our expert guide and are around 2-3 hours long. Leaving camp at around 6.30am after a cup of tea or coffee and some homemade biscuits. One of our safari cars drives you the short distance to the entrance gate of the game reserve where you pick up your armed ranger before heading to the start of the walk. Walking safari will take about 2-3 hours then we will have breakfast and start drive back to Dar es Salaam and this will be the end of our tournnACCOMMODATION DETAILS nnDesigned to be as affordable as possible without sacrificing on comfort, Located in the woodland campsite (a short distance away from the river), tents are furnished with two single beds, canvas safari chairs, a small table and palm matting. The separate, shared bathrooms, which have running hot water, are clean and airy and only a short walk from the tents. Tents are lit by solar lighting, and a charging point is available at the bar to charge any batteries.

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

• Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap

• Specialized infant seats are available

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

• Children must be accompanied by an adult

• Recommend to everyone

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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