Ruaha & Selous Game Reserve – 6 Days​

Ruaha & Selous game Reserve – 6 Days

6
Days

Overview

Enjoy 6 exciting days in Selous filled with adventure and wildlife experiences. Take part in a thrilling boat safari and spend full days on game drives through Selous Game Reserve, where you’ll have the chance to spot a wide variety of animals. You can also join a guided walking safari for a closer connection with nature.

Throughout the journey, expect sightings of the Big Five and big cats across Selous and Ruaha National Park, along with crocodiles, zebras, impalas, and many other species during your game drives.

The tour begins and ends in Dar es Salaam.

Highlights

Base Price

From

$ 1,950 / Adult

From

$ 1,268 / Child

Pricing Breakdown

1 Person

$ 1,950

2 – 4 Pesons

$ 1,750

5 – 7 Persons

$ 1,650

8+ Persons

$ 1,600

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Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Selous game Reserve
After breakfast, you’ll receive a short briefing before being picked up from your hotel or the airport in Dar es Salaam for your journey to Selous Game Reserve. The drive covers 218 m an takes around 6 hours. Upon arrival, you’ll check in, enjoy lunch, and later head out for an evening boat safari. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 : Game drive in Selous game reserve
The next day begins with breakfast, followed by a full-day game drive with packed lunch. You’ll explore different areas of the reserve, with chances to spot a wide range of wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and even African wild dogs, along with numerous bird species. After a full day of exploration, return for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Selous to Iringa town
After an early breakfast, depart from Selous and drive toward Iringa Town via Morogoro, carrying lunch boxes for the journey. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of the countryside, valleys, and mountains. Due to the long drive, you’ll arrive in Iringa in the evening and check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Game drive in Ruaha National Park
Following breakfast, continue to Ruaha National Park for a full-day game drive with packed lunch. Explore the beautiful landscapes around the Great Ruaha River and look out for wildlife such as kudu, wildebeest, elephants, zebras, lions, hippos, hartebeest, impalas, giraffes, buffaloes, and more. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Game Drive and walking safari in Ruaha
The following day includes another day of game viewing with packed lunch. You’ll enjoy a half-day game drive, followed by a 3-hour walking safari in the afternoon for a closer experience of the wilderness. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Ruaha to Dar es Salaam
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Dar es Salaam with lunch boxes provided. The drive takes around 8 hours, and you’ll arrive in the evening, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel, marking the end of your safari adventure.
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Pack packs without flames are better than suitcases. This luggage may be packed on the back or in the roof rack of the safari 20 Kg ( 44 Lbs) are maximum weight.

Joanne Adventures team will pick you up and transfer you to designated Hotels. Pick up on arrival airport and drop off are included on our package. We arrange also other group transport if required.

A valid visa is required for travel to Tanzania. A passport with a minimum validity of 6 months prior to expiry is required.
A single-entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Visas-on-arrival are available at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)for US$50. (For U.S. Citizens, the cost is US$100 for a multiple entry visa.) However, it is advised that visitors traveling from a country where visa services are available should obtain a visa prior to arrival in order to avoid potential delays at the airport

Swahili is the national language of Tanzania, but many tribal languages are spoken amongst the 120+ ethnic communities in Tanzania. English is considered the de facto official language. It is widely spoken by those who work in tourism and hospitality.

Summer: September to April.
Temperature: 20°C to 30°C.
Winter: May to August. Temperature: 19°C to 25°C.
Rainfall: April-May (long rains) and November to mid-December (short rains).

If you have any allergies or special dietary requirements, please let us know beforehand at the time of booking, so we can advise the lodgings accordingly. Most places will be able to accommodate to your preferred meal options, though sometimes vegetarian/vegan options may be a bit limited and repetitive. If you require any special health supplement, please kindly bring it with you.

This is your safari trip, your adventure! You decide how you want to spend your time on this vacation. If you would like to spend a full day on safari, you are definitely welcome to do so. Safari Infinity does not restrict your mileage, fuel, or how much time you want to be on safari. While some days you may decide to set out by sunrise, other days you can have a slower-paced breakfast before starting your daily exploration. Simply sit down with your guide to plan your day and meals the night before. Your guide will have plenty of suggestions, but of course, the decision is yours.

Bottled water is included in the safari vehicle. You can also buy any drinks along your way to the safari. There will be mini-markets in town.

They are licensed by TALA, trained, friendly, and have years of experience!

We use 4 or 6-passenger 4-wheel-drive Land Cruisers, all with viewing roofs for the safaris. The vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, a radio, and a cooler.

Yes, just let us know what’s in your mind and we will put all together for you!

We recommend booking your trip as soon as possible. Lodges and tented camps on safari are booked quickly, so we need to reserve those before they fill up.

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