Journey into Tanzania's untamed southern wilderness on the Selous Wilderness Adventure — one of Africa's largest game reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unlike the northern circuit, the Selous (now partially renamed Nyerere National Park) offers a raw, uncrowded safari experience where you can enjoy boat safaris on the Rufiji River, walking safaris, and classic game drives through vast miombo woodland teeming with elephants, hippos, crocodiles, wild dogs, and lions.
Fly or drive to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city on the Indian Ocean coast. Transfer to your guesthouse and enjoy a fresh seafood dinner with a welcome briefing from your Jolita guide.
Depart Dar es Salaam after breakfast and drive approximately 4 hours west to Mikumi National Park. The park sits in a wide valley and is famous for its open flood plains where lion, giraffe, elephant and buffalo roam freely.
A full day game drive exploring Mikumi's diverse wildlife. The park is often called 'Little Serengeti' due to its open plains and high wildlife density. Look for cheetah, wild dog, and the elusive greater kudu in the woodland areas.
Drive south into the legendary Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park) — Africa's largest protected wildlife area. Arrive in time for an afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River. Hippos wallow in pods, enormous crocodiles bask on sandbanks, and elephants drink at the river's edge.
Experience Africa as our ancestors did — on foot. Accompanied by an armed scout and expert guide, embark on a guided walking safari through the wilderness of the Selous. This intimate, thrilling experience brings you closer to nature than any vehicle can.
Spend a full day exploring the vast interior of the Selous, venturing into remote areas rarely visited by other vehicles. The Selous is home to the largest elephant population in East Africa. Enjoy a fly-camp dinner on the banks of the Rufiji under a canopy of stars.
A final short game drive before driving back toward Dar es Salaam. En route, enjoy lunch at a scenic viewpoint and arrive in Dar es Salaam for your onward journey.
Transfer to Julius Nyerere International Airport for your onward flight home, carrying extraordinary memories of Tanzania's untamed southern wilderness.