Experience Southern Tanzania on our top best 5-day Private Mid-range safari from Dar es Salaam. Venture into Selous Game Reserve for game drives, a boat safari on the Rufiji River. Continue to Kilwa to uncover centuries-old Swahili culture and Ottoman ruins, paired with relaxing beaches on the Indian Ocean.
5 Days Private Mid-Range Safari from Dar Es Salaam in Southern Tanzania (2026 - 2027) – Tour Summary
Tour Features for 5 Days Private Mid-Range Safari from Dar Es Salaam in Southern Tanzania (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
Not specified: No accommodation standard defined
Tour style
Private: This tour is arranged solely for you and will not be shared with others
Customizable Tour
Feel free to request minor Changes to suit your preferences
Suitable for all travelers
Best for the year : 2026, 2027, 2028, and +
Activities and Transportation: 5 Days Private Mid-Range Safari from Dar Es Salaam in Southern Tanzania (2026 - 2027)
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Activities: Game drives,
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Getting around: Open-sided 4x4 vehicle,
- In each car: The maximum number of client's seats are 7 (all are window seats)
5 Days Private Mid-Range Safari from Dar Es Salaam in Southern Tanzania (2026 - 2027) - Tour details
Dar es Salaam to Selous & Sunset Boat Safari
Pick-up from airport or hotel. Enjoy a scenic 5–6hour drive to Selous, arriving for lunch. In the evening, embark on a boat safari along the Rufiji River. Spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants at the banks, and a dazzling array of birdlife. Watch the African sun dip into the horizon before returning for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve)
- Accommodation:
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Mloka Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Full Day Game Drive Safari in Selous Gane Reserve
After an early breakfast, spend a full day on safari in Selous. Cross wetlands, acacia forests, and grassy plains while searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and even the rare African wild dog. Pause for a packed lunch at a scenic spot before continuing your adventure. Return to your lodge at sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve)
- Accommodation:
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Mloka Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Walking Safari in Selous Game Reserve & Drive to Kilwa
At sunrise, join a Bushman guide for a walking safari. Learn to identify animal tracks, discover traditional medicinal plants, and observe the reserve in detail. After breakfast, depart by road to the Swahili coast at Kilwa Masoko. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, enjoy lunch, and relax by the palm-lined beaches of the Indian Ocean.
- Main Destination:
- Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
Historical & Cultural Tour of Kilwa
After breakfast, explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani, including the Great Mosque and remnants of the Arab-Ottoman trade empire. Immerse yourself in centuries-old Swahili history before returning to the lodge. Spend the evening enjoying the ocean breeze and a relaxed coastal dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Kilwa
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
Return to Dar es Salaam from Kilwa
After a hearty breakfast, begin your return journey to Dar es Salaam with a scenic 4–5 hour drive through picturesque landscapes and vibrant local villages. Savor a delicious lunch en route, taking in the final views of rural Tanzania along the way. Arrive in Dar es Salaam by afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or directly at the airport, ready for your onward travel or flight home after an unforgettable safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Kilwa
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- Park Entrance fees
- All Activities Mentioned
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Gold Accommodations
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
What's Not Included
- Hot Air Balloon(US$500)
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Tip / Gratitude(10)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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