This comfortable trip uses two different camps as bases from which to explore the Selous Game Reserve, and to gain some real insights into Tanzania's largest game reserve; Impala Camp and Sand Rivers provide a great contrast, and the journey between them, across the park's different environments, helps you to see different sides of the Selous – a remarkable World Heritage.

Day 1

Starting from London Heathrow, your scheduled British Airways flies overnight directly to Dar es Salaam.

(See flights to Tanzania for more information on flight option.)

Days 2-5 Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Landing early in Dar, you are met and transferred to the domestic terminal to hop on a light aircraft to Mtemere Airstrip in the Selous Game Reserve. This flight is about 45 minutes, and upon arriving in the Selous there is a 20 minutes drive to...

Selous Impala Camp (full board & activities)

You usually arrive in time for lunch, and will then spend 4 nights here enjoying the safari activities on offer.

Days 6-8 Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Leaving the Impala Camp, you continue spotting game as you explore deeper into the Selous. After a few hours, you rendezvous with a 4WD from Sand Rivers – usually under a big baobab tree. Continue on safari with them back to camp, where you'll stay for 3 nights beside the river at …

Sand Rivers Camp (full board & activities)

Make the most of your activities here, including motorboat trips up the impressive Steiglers Gorge, as well as 4WD safaris and excellent walking safaris.

Day 9

After your last morning on safari, you fly to Dar es Salaam, and then either continue onto one of Tanzania's islands for a relaxing beach holiday – perhaps Zanzibar, Pemba, or Mafia – or overnight in Dar prior to connecting with your early-morning British Airways flight back to London.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2012	31-Mar-2012	£2,997
1-Jun-2012	5-Jul-2012	£3,509
6-Jul-2012	11-Jul-2012	£4,070
12-Jul-2012	8-Aug-2012	£4,190
9-Aug-2012	31-Oct-2012	£4,070
1-Nov-2012	14-Dec-2012	£3,127
Notes: Since the prices above were calculated, we have received special offers which should make this trip cheaper. However these offers are only valid on trips which are booked before the 31st March – so be quick to make the most of them! See our general notes on offers, and call our specialists to work out how you can use these offers to save money on your trip. These camps close during April and May. The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements. For some added adventure, then consider one or two nights of fly-camping: see more ... fly-camping with Sand Rivers or fly-camping with Impala It's easy to follow this safari with time relaxing on the beach, one one of the tropical islands in the Indian Ocean near Tanzania – and the costs for beach add-ons can be very low! For ideas, start by checking out our ideas for beach breaks in Zanzibar, or perhaps consider a trip to Pemba or Ras Kutani or even a relaxing break to explore, dive and snorkel in the quiet Mafia Archipelago. Then call us for our advice for you.

This itinerary includes:

• Economy international flights, as above, plus UK departure taxes.
• All transfers in Africa.
• The current park fees for your time in the national parks and game reserves – in this case U$75 per person per night for Selous Game Reserve
• Safari activities, including drives, boat trips and walking safaris.
• At Selous Impala Camp filtered water/tea/coffee drinks are included, other drinks are extra.
• At Sand Rivers your laundry and most of your drinks are included (including all soft drinks, house wines and local beers & spirits).
• A comprehensive pack of information for your trip, including a copy of the Bradt Travel Guide to Zanzibar, Pemba & Mafia, which includes a chapter on Selous Game Reserve.

This itinerary excludes:

• Any park fee increases over and above the rates that have been included above.
• At Selous Impala Camp your laundry is excluded, as are most soft and alcoholic drinks.
• At Sand Rivers champagne, vintage wine and imported spirits.
• Tips and gratuities, which are optional.

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