Travel Recap: |
| Day 1 |
Depart your US home city on your journey to Africa. |
| Day 2 |
Arrive in Dar Es Salaam and connect to your 10:30a.m.flight to Ruaha National Park. On arrival you are met by your local hosts and game driver for 45 minutes to the lodge. Afternoon game drive included today.
Overnight: RUAHA RIVER LODGE [L, D] |
| Day 3 |
Today you will have the choice of either a morning and evening game drive with lunch back at the lodge or a full day game drive with picnic lunch.
Overnight: RUAHA RIVER LODGE [B, L, D] |
| Day 4 |
Ruaha National Park has a wealth of different habitats to explore, from grassy plains, escarpment woodlands and rocky kopjes. Hippo pools and an abundance of bird life make for many alternative game drives. Alternatively, you can take a guided walk (supplement) along the river with a lift back once you reach your destination.
Overnight: RUAHA RIVER LODGE [B, L, D] |
| Day 5 |
Fly from Ruaha to Katavi (Mondays and Thursday). The flight takes just over 2 hours.
Katavi is one of the remotest parks in Tanzania and one of the few remaining tracts of African wilderness. On arrival you will transfer to the tented camp and relax in your surrounding before an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: KATAVI WILDLIFE CAMP [B, L, D] |
| Day 6 |
Today you have the choice of morning and afternoon game drives, or a full day game drive in the park with picnic lunch.
Accommodation: Katavi Wildlife Camp
Overnight: KATAVI WILDLIFE CAMP [B, L, D] |
| Day 7 |
With the highest concentrations of hippos and crocs in all of East Africa, Katavi has astounding concentrations of game on the plains. Take a full day, or morning and afternoon game drive to explore this park .Overnight: KATAVI WILDLIFE CAMP [B, L, D] |
| Day 8 |
Choice of morning and afternoon game drives or full day game drive with picnic lunch.
Accommodation: Katavi Wildlife Camp
Overnight: KATAVI WILDLIFE CAMP [B, L, D] |
| Day 9 |
Fly from Katavi National Park to the Selous Game Reserve. Your flight departs at 10:45 a.m. The plane swoops over the Rufiji River on its approach to landing, a dramatic arrival to the World Heritage Site and one of the largest Conservation areas in Africa. On arrival you are met by your local hosts and transferred to camp, a short drive, leaving plenty of time for an afternoon game activity.
Overnight: RUFUJI RIVER CAMP [L, D] |
| Day 10 |
The main feature of Selous is the sprawling river system with linked lakes and channels. The days activities are planned the night before and you can choose between walking, boating or vehicle safaris. Selous is the only location in Tanzania where boating safaris are possible and they are an exciting alternative to the vehicle.
Overnight: RUFUJI RIVER CAMP [B, L, D] |
| Day 11 |
Today you have the option of a full day safari in the Selous with picnic lunch or morning and afternoon safaris, returning to camp for lunch.
Overnight: RUFUJI RIVER CAMP [B, L, D] |
| Day 12 |
After a full morning game drive ending at the airstrip (picnic lunch provided) you will depart at 1:45 p.m. on your flight back to Dar Es Salaam, arriving late afternoon. |
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Note:Â The Selous and Katavi are closed from approximately February 28th to June 1st each year. |
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| Cost Includes |
03 Overnights Accommodation Ruaha River Lodge - Full Board
04 Overnights Accommodation Katavi Wildlife Lodge - Full Board
03 Overnights Accommodation Rufiji River Lodge - Full Board
2 game drives (or activities) per day or full day
Walking Safaris in the Selous
Airstrip transfers
Tea, coffee and laundry
Light Aircraft flights Dar Es Salaam/Ruaha, Ruaha/Katavi and Katavi/Dar Es Salaam
Professional Safari Guides and Vehicles
English speaking guides throughout
Park entrance fees and all game viewing activities as stated as included
Porterage of one normal soft sided suitcase
Deluxe documentation prior to departure |
| Exclusions |
International Airfare
Walking safaris
Bar drinks
Gratuities and items of a personal nature
Accommodation and transfers in Dar Es Salaam (can be included on request)
Visas
Insurance |
