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Package Price:
$715 pp
Slow Down in the Selous
Location:
Selous
3 nights · Full board
Day 1: Arrival in Camp & Slow Afternoon in the Bush
12:00 PM – Arrive at camp in time for a relaxed lunch overlooking the Rufiji River.
1:00 PM – Check in and settle into your bush tent. The afternoon is unstructured — hang by the pool or relax in the shade. Find a spot and stay there a while, and see what passes through camp.
4:30 PM – Relaxed sundowners in camp as the light softens and the river picks up with activity.
7:30 PM – Delicious dinner, shared with fellow guests.
9:00 PM – Back to your tent for the night while the bush carries on around you.
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive & Bush Picnic
6:00 AM – Breakfast at camp, then out early while wildlife is most active.
7:00 AM – Set off early for a full-day game drive into Nyerere National Park. Having the full day means you can follow things properly — doubling back, waiting things out, and seeing how the park shifts over the course of a day.
10:00 AM – Stop for tea and coffee in a shaded spot in the bush.
1:00 PM – Bush picnic lunch. Stretch out on our mats and cushions, and take your time.
Afternoon – Continue through the park, picking up whatever the afternoon turns up.
5:30 PM – Return to camp in time for sunset over the Rufiji — rarely disappointing.
7:30 PM – Dinner at camp, with hopefully a few good stories from the day to share.
9:00 PM – Listen for bush babies as you fall asleep.
Day 3: Slow Selous
7:30 AM – A slower start with breakfast at camp.
10:00 AM – Slow Selous, our signature experience. Start the day on a with a game drive, exploring different areas than the previous day. Head out for a full-day boat safari along the Rufiji River.
1:00 PM – Stop for a unhurried picnic lunch in the shade. Pull out your binoculars and pay attention to how the bush responds when you are still.
Afternoon – Board the boat in the park and explore the park buy water. Cruise along the river channels as the day cools — animals coming down to drink, and birdlife picking up along the water. Drift straight into camp, steps away from the pool and bar.
Sunset – Catch your final sunset from camp.
7:30 PM – Final dinner at camp.
9:00 PM – Overnight in camp.
Day 4: Departure
8:00 AM – Breakfast, then an unhurried start back to Dar es Salaam — not always an easy exit.
Itinerary
Three nights in Nyerere gives you time to settle into it properly. This isn’t about squeezing it all in — it’s about seeing how the place changes across a few days, from early mornings in the park to long stretches on the Rufiji.
You’ll head out on a full-day game drive and spend another day on our signature Slow Selous experience — close to the banks, where everything eventually comes to drink. In between, there’s time to sit still, watch what moves, and let the rhythm of camp take over.
It’s a slow, more complete way to experience the Selous — less rush, more depth.
Three nights in Nyerere gives you time to settle into it properly. This isn’t about squeezing it all in — it’s about seeing how the place changes across a few days, from early mornings in the park to long stretches on the Rufiji.
You’ll head out on a full-day game drive and spend another day on our signature Slow Selous experience — close to the banks, where everything eventually comes to drink. In between, there’s time to sit still, watch what moves, and let the rhythm of camp take over.
It’s a slow, more complete way to experience the Selous — less rush, more depth.
Bush Tent
A simple walk-in bush tent set within the forest. Each tent includes a comfortable bed with mosquito net and is located a short walk from the shared camp bathroom and shower block.Upgrade option:
Upgrade to a Riverview Tent with ensuite bathroom for $50 per night (when sharing).Full Board Includes lunch, dinner, breakfast, drinking water, tea and coffee
Not included are soft drinks or alcoholic beverages.
Transfers to camp are not included.
Guests can reach camp via scheduled bus, private transfer vehicle, domestic flight to the nearest airstrip. Please see our Transfer Options Page for details.
$715 per person. Park fees included (non-resident).
Minimum number of guests: 2
This is a shared game drive — shared, and usually better for it.
Please see our “What to Bring on Safari” guide for recommended clothing and items.
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