Wildlife Encounter Safari 3 Days Safari - Selous Game Reserve Destination Overview Nyerere National Park – formally known as Selous Game Reserve A newly established Park is part of what is known as Selous Game Reserve. Founded in 2019 and covers over 30,000 square kilometres, now the largest National Park in Africa. The park boasts Tanzania's largest elephant population and a large number of lions, leopards, African hunting dogs, buffaloes, and hippos. Species commonly seen are bushbucks, red and blue duikers, elands, hartebeests, hyenas, giraffes, oryx, reedbucks, impalas, waterbucks and zebras. The park has the most extensive diversity of safari activities ranging from Romantic Boat Safari along the Great Rufiji River, legendary fly camping trips, walking and compliment classic game driving in thriving wildlife areas. Tour Summary . This tour starts and ends in Dar es Salaam . You'll visit Selous Game Reserve . Activities: Game Drives, Boat Safari and Walking Safari . Game drives: pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle Itinerary: Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve Pick up from Airport or Hotel in Dar es Salaam, and begin to drive down south of Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve; the drive shall take 5 to 6 hours. You will arrive in time for lunch, at around 16h00 in the evening, depart for sunset boat safari along the great Rufiji River to spotting hippos, crocodiles and birds, and enjoying the spectacular sundown. Day 2: Selous Game Reserve After early breakfast, depart for a full day game drive in the Selous Game Reserve, exploring the game in the surrounding areas. Animals, including elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalos, zebras and even the rare African wild dogs, are common. Picnic lunch in the mid-day, later on, return to the camp or lodge for dinner and overnight. Day 3: Selous Game Reserve to Dar es Salaam Early morning walking safari usually starts at 6 am or 6.30 am after first-morning tea or coffee, accompanied by an armed ranger, and it will take around 2-3 hours long. After enjoying your breakfast in the morning, check out, then begin the drive back to Dar es salaam for the drop off at your hotel or airport. Prices: Low Season Rates - Per Person Sharing Accommodation Level Accommodation 1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax Mid-Range Rufiji River Camp 2,198 1,634 1,607 1,494 1,467 1,398 Standard Selous Kinga Lodge 1,427 1,031 923 869 836 815 Budget Selous Mpingo Lodge 1,319 947 839 785 752 731 High Season Rates - Per Person Sharing Accommodation Level Accommodation 1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax Mid-Range Rufiji River Camp 2,426 1,768 1,747 1,603 1,584 1,526 Standard Selous Kinga Lodge 1,427 1,031 923 869 836 815 Budget Selous Mpingo Lodge 1,319 947 839 785 752 731 Package Includes: . All specified accommodation . All activities as specified in the itinerary . Evacuation insurance (AMREF - Flying Doctors) . Safari vehicle . All meals . Water in car . Park fees . English speaking driver-guide . 24/7 phone support . Thermos with hot tea or coffee . Medical Kit . Camping gears and chef for a camping safari Package Excludes: . Flights . Personal travel insurance . Visa for entry (bought upon arrival, 50-100 USD pp.) . Departure tax from Zanzibar Airport (if any) . Meals not specified . Sleeping bag for a camping safari . Tipping . Drinks . Souvenirs . Laundry service .