Mloka Selous wildlife walk
Geographical Features
Selous area is generally flat with light bush,making it is suitable for those hikers who want to take it easy. The Selous is approximately 45,000 sq km, covering 5% of Tanzania's land making it the biggest game reserve in Africa. The wide mighty Rufiji river is a striking feature and hiking along it is a thrilling adventure with its red water, hippos and abundent wildlife, hiking has never been this excitng.
We give you a offer to experience nature through walking safari the best way to learn about the bush and bush survival skills.walks range from two hours to four days.
Camp Style
The camp is situated in the heart of the bush it borders the reserve, here you get an equal amount of wildlife just as inside the park since they roam out of the reserve. The camp has six 6mx6m permanent canvas tents under makuti bandas with ensuit shower, toilet and two beds. All its employees are from the near by village called Mloka. After a hard long day in the bush your night will undoubtfully be comfortable with true southern Tanzania hospitality.
Route revealed - Option One: 2 nights, 3 days
Day One
Leave Dar es Salaam
1500 hrs - Arrive at campsite, Boat Safari optional
1900 hrs - Dinner
Day Two
Breakfast-Game drive
1200 hrs - Picnic Lunch (Sandwiches and Fruit)
1500 hrs - Game drive on route to Camp
Day Three
Light Breakfast – Walking Safari
0900 hrs - Main Breakfast- Depart for Dar
1600hrs - Arrive in Dar
Route revealed - Option Two: 3 nights, 4 days
Day one
0800 hrs - Leave Dar es Salaam
1400 hrs - Arrive at campsite, set up camp and have lunch
1500 hrs - Orientation explore Mloka area
1900 hrs - Dinner
Day two
0600 hrs - Game Drive
1000 hrs - Breakfast inside the park
1100 hrs - Continue Game drive
1300 hrs - Lunch at campsite
1500 hrs - Late afternoon Drive
1800 hrs - Return to campsite for dinner
Day Three
0600 hrs - Breakfast, Drive to Mtemere game post inside Selous , start hiking with assistance of Selous game rangers.
1200 hrs - Return to campsite for lunch
1500 hrs - Boat safari
1800 hrs - Back to campsite, shower, dinner, stories, beers and marshmallows by campfire
Day Four
1000 hrs - Leave for Dar es Salaam
1600 hrs - Arrive Dar es Salaam
Route revealed - Option Three: Selous Biking Safari 3 nights, 4 days
Day One
Dar to Uluguru Mountains
Day two
Mountain biking to Selous camp inside reserve
Day three
Game drive plus walking safari
Day four
Boat safari (optional) return to Dar
N.B. All hiking will be done with game scout guiding the group, all hikes are safe. Safety is our first priority.
Expedition Essentials
You should bring the following items with you. If you don't have them, Afri-Roots may be able to rent some of these items to you on request.
- Rucksack for carrying personal belongings
- Shoes and clothes suitable for hiking including trousers, and rain coat. Clothes should be in camoflague or dull colours.
- Sunhat and suncream if necessary
- Change of clothes in case they get wet, change of shoes or flip flops
- Toiletaries including soap/washing gel etc and mosquito repellent
- Towel
Reviews of Customers
Asante sana!By Catherine (GERMANY)
First, watching all those animals in nature just made me really happy. I’ve already been happy after seeing the monkeys and giraffes in the beginning. And the elephant was great, sitting there, him passing by. So, this weekend was really special for that. I really liked it having you around, the way you talked to us, the organisation of the trip, your food (which was really good). Thanks for finding us the elephant and the lion. By myself I would have missed them… I enjoyed your understanding of nature, your understanding of tracking.
Thanks Tende!By Conny (GERMANY)
I had a very special weekend. I enjoyed very much your easy-going, humorous and caring way of being with us all the time. I really can’t think about anything to complain about! Being out in nature Saturday, getting good food all the time… It’s great you started to offer these kind of trips! All the best & good luck to you – maybe until next time!
Asante!By Chris, Carmen, Patrick & Andre Hughes (CANADA)
We've had a wonderful trip to Selous Game Park. You put together an excellent itinerary for our family. The food was excellent, the camp we stayed at just outside the park was comfortable and our night of tent camping inside the park was really special. Being in the park allowed us to get an early start on game viewing. A highlight for me and the boys was our walk to the hot sprints. Of course, seeing so many (and such a variety) of animals during our safari made the trip quite special. Best of all though was the companionship of our two guides, Tende and Mejah! They, along with our fellow travellers from Ireland - Denis and Donal - made the trip!
Asante sana lads - the trip was really fantastic!By Denis McCRAINNE (IRELAND)
I haven't much experience of these trips but I can have no complaints at all. The food was fantastic and always on cue. The range of activities was great. There was great freedon in the part which was enjoyed by everyone. The walk probably was my favorite, the boat trip was also a unique experience. Camping in the open was brilliant. In general, your happy, carefree natures create a great holiday which wont be forgotten. I'll be sure to tell the lads at home. Thanks again.
Fair play lads on a great trip.By Donal (IRELAND)
In comparison to other trips it was not in the same league. The organisation was excellent, as was the food, but the best part of the trip was the overall personal touch. The friendliness was great. As for what we saw and did it was all I wanted. The combination of different activities and the pace worked really well.
Great safari guys!By Patrick (CANADA)
We all had lots of fun. I like the boat tour and being able to peak my head out of the truck. We saw so many animals. I will recommend you to my friends if they decide to come out to Africa in three years time after school.
Thank youBy Thomas (BELGIUM)
Food was very good, no complaints. Keep your Zimbabwean dish. Good luck in the future.