The Ultimate Selous Experience

Fewer tourists, many animals, local culture and the BushRover

You will see: Elephants, hippos, crocodiles, game, birdlife, boat safari, local people, Maasai villages, campfires, Bushrovers...

Boasting extensive safari opportunities, yet fewer tourists, Selous is Africa’s largest game reserve: you’ll spot wildlife from the train, before you even arrive at the lodge. This trip combines walking, jeep and boat safaris with visits to traditional Maasai villages and unforgettable experiences like dining under the stars in the African wilderness. You'll also spend a couple of nights in a Bush Rover Suite; an exclusive and luxurious mobile camp set next to a stunning lake filled with hippo.

6 Days, 5 Nights

YOUR ITINERARY

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Today starts before dawn as you explore your surroundings on foot and get your first glimpse of antelope, birdlife and larger game, escorted by an a ranger. After a hearty breakfast back at the camp, the rest of the morning can be enjoyed by the pool or library area. Lunch is followed by a very personal and special visit to a Maasai boma (village) with Saita, the chief of the village. You'll learn about the traditional Maasai way of life and enter a Maasai home and meet Saita's family. (B, L, D)

This morning you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast, relax by the pool and visit the treehouse and water hole. After lunch, you’ll be driven to the airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.

Take the TAZARA from Dar es Salaam to Kisaki station in Selous. This typical African train runs just twice a week and takes around four and a half hours, passing through rural villages and occasionally stopping to be greeted by locals selling their wares through the carriage windows. For the final section, you may be able to spot wildlife from the train depending on the time of day. Upon arrival, you'll be met by a friendly member of the Sable Mountain Lodge team and transferred to the lodge. (D

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YOUR ACCOMMODATION

SABLE MOUNTAIN LODGE

Sable Mountain is set in the beautiful Beho Beho hills of Selous Game Reserve with every room (banda) set apart from the rest and each with a beautiful view.

Understated and friendly and small and intimate Sable is famous for its warm hospitality and quickly feels like home to all who visit

Cool off in the freshwater swimming pool. ...before heading to the unique and quirky Landrovers Return bar for a G&T or cold beer before dinner - which could be in the restaurant or under the stars...

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Your bedroom is stylish luxury under canvas

THE BUSH ROVER SUITE

When a dazzling array of wildlife isn’t enough, it’s possible to make a safari of a lifetime all the more memorable and unique in a Bush Rover Suite.

Some say it is the coolest invention in nomadic safaris since the camel. Some say it is the ultimate in bush chic with all the nuts and bolts practicalities to save the universe. All we know, is that we wouldn’t want to do a safari in any other way.

The Bush Rover Suite is a full working Land Rover that, once in situ, folds out as graceful as a swallowtail into a stunning home. From the beautiful elevated bedroom with its balcony looking out to the wilderness, to the wood panelled bathroom, no screw has been left unturned to smooth your outdoor living. You will have the modern comforts of solar powered hot water, lights and power sockets to recharge your batteries. What more could you want?

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Spend your time simply sitting and watching the wildlife

THE PARK

Selous Game Reserve is famed for their healthy African Hunting Dog population. These dogs are one of the most endangered mammals in the world. They have suffered from habitat loss & human conflict across Africa, but have a haven here in Selous. These highly social animals, with very strong social bonds are almost never seen alone. Very unusually for a carnivore; once their pups can eat solids they feed first from a kill.

You will see plenty of elephants in Selous but you will never get bored of watching these giants calmly stroll around the bush on their constant mission to feed their enormous appetites. The distances they have to travel and the amount of food they have to consume is staggering.

The size of Switzerland, the Selous Game Reserve is the largest in Africa and harbours one of the most significant concentrations of elephants, black rhino & cheetah on the planet. There is also great wildlife viewing of many other animals including Leopards. It also has an exceptionally high variety of habitats including woodland, grassland and swamps. The Northern sector of this UNESCO world heritage site comprises 12% of the reserve and is set aside for photographic tourism.

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RATES, DATES & TIMES

Safari Prices

US$ 2625.00 per adult and US$ 1595.00 per child
Single Supplement: US$ 555.00

The price includes: train to Selous, 3 nights full board at Sable Mountain lodge, foot safari, village tour, transfer from kisaki station to the airstrip, 2 nights game package at Bush Rover camp, flight to Zanzibar and other government details.

The price excludes: drinks, laundry, tips and items of personal nature.