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Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Selous Fly-In Safari

3 day Fly-In Safari – from £1470

Experience the rugged wilderness of the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania’s remote south, on this fly-in safari. Stay in a four star lodge from which to experience this reserve’s amazing wildlife and scenery.

Highlights:
  • Soar over vast landscapes to reach Africa’s largest national park
  • Experience diverse adventures with game drives, river safaris, and bush walks
  • Discover truly authentic wildlife in remote and lesser-known areas
  • Explore incredible, remote, and lesser-known landscapes
  • Retreat to a rustic lodge for a comfortable yet wild experience

Your Itinerary

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If you would like to add a Zanzibar beach stay after your Tanzania safari just let us know.

Plane on airstrip

Day 1 – Fly to the Selous

Board your light aircraft at Dar Es Salaam for the 45 minute to Kiba airstrip right…

Board your light aircraft at Dar Es Salaam for the 45 minute to Kiba airstrip right in the heart of The Selous. On arrival, you’ll meet up with your ranger and take a game drive transfer to your luxury camp. In the afternoon take your first game drive where you may be lucky enough to spot lion or elephant along with many other animals. In the evening, return to your camp for dinner and fall asleep to the sounds of the bush.

Mivumo River Lodge stands high on the banks of the Rufiji River with glorious views down to the plunging torrents of Stiegler’s Gorge. The 12 timber chalets have pitched ceilings and picture windows, whilst outside there is a private viewing deck with plunge pool and shower.

    Mivumo River Lodge

    Lunch, dinner
Plane on airstrip
Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Day 2 – The Selous

Spend the day enjoying the vast, pristine wilderness with a choice of activity. Half or full day game…

Spend the day enjoying the vast, pristine wilderness with a choice of activity. Half or full day game drives are taken in open sided 4WD vehicles with a maximum of four people for a private experience, whilst river cruises allow you to explore the banks and sand bars for game.

At over twice the size of the Serengeti, The Selous or Nyerere as it is now called, is one of the largest national parks in Africa. The beautiful rugged landscape comprises of rolling savannah, lakes, rivers and deltas. It is also home to some of the largest concentration of elephants in the world, as well as numerous hippo, wild dog and all of the big cats.

    Mivumo River Lodge

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
Flying Over Rufiji River, Selous

Day 3 – Dar Es Salaam and farewell

After breakfast there may be time for one more game drive before your scenic flight to Dar Es…

After breakfast there may be time for one more game drive before your scenic flight to Dar Es Salaam. Alternatively, add an extra night or two to extend your safari, or speak to one of our consultants about adding a stay on one of Zanzibar’s beautiful beaches.

    Breakfast
Flying Over Rufiji River, Selous

Your Itinerary

If you would like to add a Zanzibar beach stay after your Tanzania safari just let us know.

Day 1

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Fly to the Selous

Board your light aircraft at Dar Es Salaam for the 45 minute to Kiba airstrip right in the heart of The Selous. On arrival, you’ll meet up with your ranger and take a game drive transfer to your luxury camp. In the afternoon take your first game drive where you may be lucky enough to spot lion or elephant along with many other animals. In the evening, return to your camp for dinner and fall asleep to the sounds of the bush.

Mivumo River Lodge stands high on the banks of the Rufiji River with glorious views down to the plunging torrents of Stiegler’s Gorge. The 12 timber chalets have pitched ceilings and picture windows, whilst outside there is a private viewing deck with plunge pool and shower.

    Mivumo River Lodge

    Lunch, dinner
Plane on airstrip

Day 2

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The Selous

Spend the day enjoying the vast, pristine wilderness with a choice of activity. Half or full day game drives are taken in open sided 4WD vehicles with a maximum of four people for a private experience, whilst river cruises allow you to explore the banks and sand bars for game.

At over twice the size of the Serengeti, The Selous or Nyerere as it is now called, is one of the largest national parks in Africa. The beautiful rugged landscape comprises of rolling savannah, lakes, rivers and deltas. It is also home to some of the largest concentration of elephants in the world, as well as numerous hippo, wild dog and all of the big cats.

    Mivumo River Lodge

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Day 3

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Dar Es Salaam and farewell

After breakfast there may be time for one more game drive before your scenic flight to Dar Es Salaam. Alternatively, add an extra night or two to extend your safari, or speak to one of our consultants about adding a stay on one of Zanzibar’s beautiful beaches.

    Breakfast
Flying Over Rufiji River, Selous

Meals & Inclusions

2 nights accommodation
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Travel by 4×4 vehicle
Game drives led by an expert guide
National Park fees
Arrival and departure transfers
Return scenic flights to Selous

Flights & More

With FREEDOM, you can book your Selous Fly-In Safari fly-in safari and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.

You can also personalise your holiday. Why not add:

  • Extra nights in the Selous Game Reserve from £459 per person
  • A Zanzibar beach stay after your safari
  • A stopover in Dubai on your way home

Next Step

Please get in touch with our Africa Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.

Selous Fly-In Safari

3 day Fly-In Safari – from £1470

Lodge closed April and May. Prices are per person based on two people sharing a double or twin room and include domestic flights (20kg luggage allowance). International flights not included.

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