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Tanzania – 4-day Selous Safari with Rufiji River Camp – Private Fly-in

4 days / 3 nights
Selous Game Reserve

Country

Tanzania

Duration

4 days

Highlights

Selous Game Reserve

Rated 4.9/5

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Tanzania – 4-day Selous Safari with Rufiji River Camp – Private Fly-in

From $2,100
Selous Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve
Rufiji River Camp

Includes

Light aircraft flights Dar es Salaam – Selous - Dar es Salaam*, includes a baggage allowance of 23kgs per passenger in soft bags including hand luggage 
Road transfers from/to Airstrip
3 nights' accommodation on a full-board basis
2 daily, shared safari activities
Park fees

Excludes

International Flights
Drinks
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day for lodge staff & guides
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

The remote and little-visited Selous Game Reserve covers more than 5% of Tanzania’s total area and is the largest of its kind in Africa. At an unbelievable 55,000 sq km it is almost twice the size of Belgium and two and a half larger than the famous Serengeti in the North. The landscape here has remained almost as it was before tourism began and the massive park has only a few accommodation options. The Great Rufiji River and its tributaries are the lifeblood of the reserve, creating a network of forests and woodlands around the lagoons, sandbanks and lakes with tall palm trees adding to the scenic splendour. Boating, walking safaris and fly camping are all available in the Selous.
Selous Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve
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  • Rufiji River Camp

    Day 1 - 4

    Rufiji River Camp is located within the Selous Game Reserve, on the banks of the Rufiji River in Tanzania. Accommodation options feature 11 well-spaced classic tents set on the river bank with thatched roofs, verandas, en-suite bathrooms, and cosy beds. Additional accommodation includes three suited tents with plunge pools. Facilities include a restaurant and a coffee lounge.
    Rufiji River Camp
    Rufiji River Camp
    Rufiji River Camp
    Rufiji River Camp
    Rufiji River Camp
    Rufiji River Camp
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Day 1

Day Notes:

After arrival at Dar es Salaam Airport, make your way to the domestic terminal for your light aircraft flight to Selous, where you will be met and transferred to Rufiji River Camp for 3 nights. Enjoy a shared afternoon game drive.

  • Check-in to Rufiji River Camp

  • Charter Flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport [DAR] to Mtemere Airstrip

  • Transfer from Mtemere Airstrip to Rufiji River Camp

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 2 - 3

Day Notes:

Activities included at Rufiji River Camp are the following:

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives
  • 1x boat safari (water levels permitting)
  • 1x walking safari

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Day 4

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Rufiji River Camp

  • Transfer from Rufiji River Camp to Mtemere Airstrip

  • Charter Flight from Mtemere Airstrip to Julius Nyerere International Airport [DAR]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Selous Game Reserve
Tanzania
Day 1-2

Selous Game Reserve

The remote and little-visited Selous Game Reserve covers more than 5% of Tanzania’s total area and is the largest of its kind in Africa.

Accommodations

Rufiji River Camp
Selous Game Reserve
Day 1-4

Rufiji River Camp

Rufiji River Camp is located within the Selous Game Reserve, on the banks of the Rufiji River in Tanzania.

1 November - 23 December 2025 & 5 January - February 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,120
  • Single/Solo* traveller: US$ 2,495
  • Per child sharing, age 5 -14 years***: US$ 1,150

24 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,345
  • Single/Solo* traveller: US$ 2,905
  • Per child sharing, age 5-14 years**: US$ 1,260

HEAVY RAIN SEASON MARCH - MAY 2026

July - October 2026 & 24 December 2026 - 4 January 2027

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,395
  • Single/Solo* traveller: US$ 2,955
  • Per child sharing, age 5-14 years**: US$ 1,295

June & 1 November - 23 December 2026 & 5 January - February 2027

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,185
  • Single/Solo* traveller: US$ 2,560
  • Per child sharing, age 5-14 years***: US$ 1,190

*An additional flight supplement might apply to solo travellers if the minimum number of 2 passengers is not met per flight segment.

**Families travelling with children aged 10 or below are required to book a private vehicle in High Season

***In low season, families travelling with children aged 10 or below are subject to a charge of 50% of the private vehicle rate but game drives will be scheduled times only

Tanzania – 10-day Selous & Ruaha Safari – Private Fly-in

For my first-time safari experience in Tanzania, I could not have chosen a more professional and yet friendly travel agent to work with. Ines Moosman with Indigo Safaris, covered all areas of fly-in safari life, and explained in detail every aspect of my travel requirements and experience. Ines also quickly responded to my questions, and explained how my choices would affect my travel--something that was particularly important for a first-time solo traveler. Thanks to Ines and Indigo Safari's efforts, it looks like I may be rearranging my future trips list, and taking a look at Botswana next after all.

Excellent game drives with knowledgeable guides in both Rufiji River Camp in Selous (Nyerere National Park ) and Ruaha River Lodge in Ruaha National Park. I can't say enough about the attentive camp managers, comfortable accommodations and exceptional food in both camps.

Heloise Price
First-time safari experience in Tanzania

Adam Beach & Safari, Tanzania

3 weeks in Tanzania including safari and time on the coast on Pemba and Zanzibar. Ines really worked well with us suggesting a great trip outline.

Adam
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Tanzania – Mikumi and Zanzibar

Having a fantastic holiday! Great wildlife in Mikumi and the camp suited us perfectly. Thanks for advice on Zanzibar too, the place is ideal for kids. It will be hard to go back to Scotland tomorrow, this has brought back many happy memories of time spent living in Africa.

Lucy and Ross Paterson
Fantastic holiday