Selous & Ruaha

The southern Tanzanian reserves of Selous and Ruaha are a perfect safari choice for anyone looking for remote Tanzania, away from the larger numbers of visitors in the northern region. Not only do they offer excellent jeep safaris, but also boat safaris, and renowned walking safaris.

Trip information

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Included

Transfers, internal flights (Dar-Selous-Ruaha-Dar), daily game viewing activities (drives in both camps; walks and boat trips in Selous), Nationa Park fees, meals as specified.

Not included

International flights, visas, travel insurance, drinks, tips.

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip.

Best time

The best time of year to visit Selous and Ruaha is from June to October, as during the rains these are hard places to get to. Both camps on this trip are open from 1 June to mid-March.

Getting there

Return flights from the UK will cost from £650 depending on season and availability.

Weather and highlights

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Min Temp

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Visit remote southern Tanzania.
Excellent game viewing.
Boat and walking safaris.
Guided walking safaris.

Itinerary

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Duration: 8 days.

Day 1:
Depart Dar es Salaam and fly to Selous (daily). Transfer to your chosen camp. There should be time for game viewing this afternoon. (D)
Days 2-3:
2 full days to explore Selous Game Reserve. Possible activities include game drives, guided bush walks, boat safaris, bird watching and fishing. (FB)
Day 4:
Fly to Ruaha (Mon, Thurs, Sat). Transfer to your chosen camp. (FB)
Days 5-7:
3 full days for game viewing activities in Ruaha. As well as game drives in open 4x4 vehicles you can go on guided walking safaris and enjoy picnics in the bush. (FB)
Day 8:
Fly to Dar es Salaam (Mon, Thurs, Sat), to connect with your onward flight. (B)

This itinerary can be nicely linked with time on an Indian Ocean island such as Zanzibar or Mafia.

Guided walking safaris are available at extra cost in the Selous, using fly camps. Please contact us for details.

Pricing guidelines for Tanzania

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Tanzania can combine easily with other East African countries.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £150
	£150 to £300
	£300 to £500
	£500 to £800
	Over £800

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week high quality safari in the northern circuit (eg with Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Manyara, Tarangire ...)Between £2500 and £3500
2 week southern Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holidayBetween 3000 and £4000
1 week stay on an Indian Ocean island (Zanzibar, Mafia, Chole, Pemba)From £1000 +
1 week Kilimanjaro climbAround £1500

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