Simply Selous & the Coast

An alternative and less expensive way to experience Selous is to use the very comfortable Sable Mountain Lodge just outside of the reserve. Linking time here with time to relax on the coast makes for a wonderful holiday. Saadani has a mixture of wildlife, beach and a little culture.

These two lodges are very well run employing local friendly staff and offer comfort, great food and knowledgeable guides.

Selous has a huge variety of wildlife and is a scenic mix of hills, plains and rivers and Saadani is unique in being the only national park to border the ocean, sleep to the sounds of monkeys and palm trees and watch the sun rise over the Indian Ocean then go on a game drive!

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Included

Transfers, internal flights (Dar - Selous - Dar), meals as shown.SABLE: full board, park fees, game viewing activities. SAADANI: road transfer from Dar; full board; guided day and night walking safaris from the lodge in bush and along the beach, guided canoe birdwatching safaris on river. Pay at lodge for game viewing activities in the park and park fees.

Not included

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

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip.

Best time

The best (driest) time of year to visit is from June to October, as during the rains these areas are hard to reach but can be done at any time (note March - May the flight schedule to Selous stops, but you can access by train or road).

Getting there

Flights will cost from about £550 depending on season and availability UK to Dar Es Salaam.

Weather and highlights

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- Jan
- Sunny with Cloud
- 13
- 30
- Feb
- Sunny
- 14
- 34
- Mar
- Heavy rain
- 15
- 30
- Apr
- Heavy rain
- 16
- 25
- May
- Rain
- 15
- 25
- Jun
- Sunny with Cloud
- 13
- 25
- Jul
- Sunny
- 12
- 25
- Aug
- Sunny
- 12
- 30
- Sep
- Sunny
- 13
- 33
- Oct
- Sunny
- 14
- 35
- Nov
- Rain
- 14
- 35
- Dec
- Sunny with Cloud
- 14
- 35

Excellent rustic very comfortable lodges with great environmental and community policies
Variety of wildife in two contrasting locations
Bush and beach in a unique combination
Fantastic food and friendly people

Itinerary

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Duration: 9 days.

Day 1:
Fly Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve. Transfer to Sable Mountain Lodge. Game viewing activities. (D)
Days 2-4:
Game viewing activities including day and night drives, bush walks and boat safaris. Sable Mountain Lodge. (FB)
Day 5:
Fly to Dar, then road transfer (4 hours) to Saadani National Park and stay at Tent with a View Safari Lodge. (FB)
[Alternatively, you can fly to Saadani at extra cost)
Days 6-8:
Based at Saadani on the Indian Ocean, choose to take game drives and walks or boat trips on the Wami River if you wish (pay activities and park fees direct) or just relax at the lodge, walk on the beach and enjoy this beautiful remote oasis.
Day 9:
Fly to Dar es Salaam. Fly home (B)

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 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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Brilliant holiday. Brochure a good reflection of the overall holiday.

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