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We use specially
selected private campsites in Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park
to ensure an exclusive experience away from other tourists.
The emphasis on these camps is to discover the ecosystems, flora and fauna
of Selous and Ruaha using the expertise of one of the only professional
safari guides specializing exclusively in south Tanzania safaris.
The Selous Game Reserve
is Africa's largest protected wildlife reserve and covers more than 5%
of Tanzania's total area. Its rivers, hills, and plains are home to roaming
elephant populations, the area's famous wild dogs, and some of the last
black rhino left in the region. The Rufiji River Delta is a striking feature
of the game reserve - the boating safari offer visitors a chance to see
the diverse life along the Rufiji River up close in all its splendour
Tour Total No. of Days: 9 Days/ 8 Nights
Tour Starting Town: Selous
Departure Days: N/a
Tour Summary:
In this 8 night safari, visit Selous Game Reserve by 4x4, visit the Rufiji
Camp, drive to Mikumi Wildlife camp and Ruaha National Park
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: A.M.
Depart by 4 wheel-drive
to Selous Game Reserve. Arrive late afternoon at Rufiji River Camp which
is located on the river just inside the reserve on the eastern approach.The
tented Camp is situated in north eastern part of the Selous Game Reserve
on a high bank over-looking the mighty Rufiji River and plain beyond.
Picnic lunch on the way.
P.M.
Afternoon boat safari,
along the mighty Rufiji River; those who experience this safari can verify
the fact that this mighty river boasts africa's highest oncentration of
hippopotamus. Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.
Day 2: A.M.
Breakfast at Rufiji
River Camp.Full day game view drive of Selous Game Reserve. Selous, Africa's
largest wildlife sanctuary with an area of 54,600 sq.km is bigger that
Denmark and 4 times the size of Serengeti. It has the World's largest
number of big game - elephant, buffalo, rhino; sable antelope. Selous
also contains wildebeest, eland, giraffe, waterbuck, zebra, impala, hippo,
leopard and lion. There are about 350 species of birdlife. Picnic lunch
on the way.Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.
Day 3: A.M.
After breakfast,
boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River. Bird-life can be seen along
the banks of the river.Lunch at the Camp.
P.M.
Walking safari -
This safari allows an intimate impression of the African bush and wildlife,
which is unforgetable and brings you closest to pristine nature. Dinner
and ovenight at the camp.
Day 4: A.M.
After breakfast game
drive.Lunch at the camp.
P.M.
Another boat safari.Dinner
and overnight at the camp.
Day 5: A.M.
After breakfast,
drive to Mikumi.(Picnic lunch on the way). Dinner and overnight at Vuma
Hill or Mikumi Wildlife Camp.
Day 6: A.M.
Breakfast at Vuma
Hill or Mikumi Wildlife Camp.Depart for Ruaha.
P.M.
Stop in Iringa for
lunch.Short game drive of Ruaha National Park.Dinner and overnight at
Ruaha River Lodge. The Lodge is constructed on and around a rocky kopje
overlooking the Great Ruaha River.The Camp provides comfortable accommodation
and good food while blending into its surroundings to enable visitors
to feel themselves a part of the wild. Both the dining "Banda"
and the bar, in elevated position above the river combine comfort and
coolness together with the most spectacular views.
Day 7: A.M
Breakfast at the
Lodge.Full day game drive in Ruaha National Park.Ruaha, with an area of
10,300sq.km. is the second largest park, and second largest elephant sanctuary
in Tanzania. The great Ruaha River which flows along its entire eastern
border, creating spectacular gorges and scenery, features a large number
of hippos and crocodiles. The wide variety of animals include Greater
and Lesser Kudu, Roan and Sable Antelope. Birdlife is rich, with over
370 species recorded (picnic lunch on the way).
Dinner and ovenight
at Ruaha River Lodge.
Day 8: A.M.
After breakfast,
short game drive in Ruaha National Park.Depart for Iringa.
P.M.
Lunch at Iringa.
Depart for Mikumi.Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hill or Mikumi Wildlife
Camp
Day 9: A.M.
Breakfast at the
Camp Game drive in Mikumi National Park, which is rich in wildlife and
contains buffalo, elephant, lion, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, impala and
hippo.
P.M.
Lunch at Vuma Hill
or Mikumi Wildlife Camp.Depart for Dar es salaam.Arrival at Dar es salaam,
in the evening.
Cost of safari includes:
* Transport by road
in 4-wheel drive from Dar-es-Salaam and return
* Accommodation in tented camps/lodges as per itinerary
* all meals during the safari
* game drive - (boat safari and walking safari in Selous)
* park fees
* all government taxes, all service charges,
* services of an experienced english-speakingdriver-guide
Prices:2603US$ per person
The prices quoted in US$ are nett. The rate is per person and includes
full board accommodation, game drives (where applicable), park entrance
fees and transport in a nine-seater mini-bus with a pop-up roof.
The rates stated
here are per person sharing in a double.
Child Rates:
Although not shown, generally apply to 2-12 years sharing with parents.
There are variations in prices in different hotels, lodges, camps and
some properties do not allow children below certain age.
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