The combination of exotic exploration by river, road or on foot is the only way to understand Selous’ exceptionally diverse flora and fauna. This is a three-day classic adventure, followed by a night in Zanzibar’s Stone Town. From here extensions are easily arranged.
Day 1
Zanzibar/Dar es Salaam – Selous Game Reserve
This afternoon, transfer to Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam Airport and connect with the flight to the Selous. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by a guide and transferred to the camp to freshen up. The rest of the afternoon will be spent on a game activity within the reserve. Alternatively, you may just stay on a game drive en route from the airstrip, ending in camp as the sun sets.
Overnight at Beho Beho Camp on a full board basis plus activities.
Beho Beho Camp
 Beho Beho is perched on a hillside deep inside the northern Selous. It enjoys outstanding views, cool breezes and is completely isolated from the outside world and other camps.
There is a small river gorge in front of the lodge and pool, and the lakes shimmer in the distance. Accommodation here is spacious, modern and comfortable, however come here for the quality of guiding and excellent game. The food and service is splendid as well!
This is a unique experience, where much of your time may be spent tracking game on foot, with all your senses alive to the sights sounds and smells of the bush. As well as the walks, you can swim in Maji Moto hot springs, take an exciting boat safari on Lake Tagalala where you certainly won't want to swim, and enjoy open vehicle 4x4 safaris.
Selous
This must be the largest unspoilt game reserve in Africa. The reserve is named after the late Captain Frederick Courteney Selous, a famous elephant hunter who was killed by a German sniper in 1917. General accessibility to the 55,000 sq km reserve used to be difficult, however, there are now flights, a limited train service from Dar es Salaam and a convenient dirt road linking the park with other southern Tanzanian attractions.
The reserve is immense, remote and wild and no human habitation is allowed within its boundaries, apart from within camps and lodges. Today it boasts some of Africa’s finest virgin bush, unchanged through centuries and inhabited by three quarters of a million wild animals.
The river systems and gorges are fascinating, as are the swamps, woodlands and savannahs, all home to hippo, crocodile, elephant, buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, giraffe, waterbuck, baboon, leopards, lion, wild dog, eland, sable and roan, to mention just a few of the species. The bird-life is also extremely rich. There are a number of camps in the northern sector of the park, offering a mix of rustic and exotic accommodation.
Game drives are by open four-wheel drive vehicle or by boat, (on Lake Tagalala for Beho Beho Camp) a wonderfully peaceful way to view game. For a real highlight, choose a safari that offers escorted walking and fly-camping trips.
Day 2
Selous Game Reserve
Morning and afternoon game activities, walking safaris and boat trips.
Overnight at Beho Beho Camp on a full board basis plus activities.
Day 3
Selous Game Reserve
Morning and afternoon game activities, walking safaris and boat trips.
Overnight at Beho Beho Camp on a full board basis plus activities.
Day 4
Selous Game Reserve – Zanzibar
After your last morning activity and lunch, you’ll be transferred to the airstrip to connect with the flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel in Stone Town.
Overnight at Dhow Palace Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.
 Dhow Palace Hotel
The Dhow Palace Hotel is a completely renovated 16-bedroomed old Arabic house in Stone Town, around 15 minutes’ drive from the airport. This is an atmospheric place to stay, furnished exquisitely with old antiques and built around a courtyard with a fountain, which creates a beautiful tranquil setting.
Day 5
Zanzibar
Today you’ll transfer back to Zanzibar Airport to connect with your departure or onward arrangements.
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