Southern Tanzania Safaris

The Best Of Selous Safaris Adventures – 5 Days 4 Nights

Dar es Salaam /Selous.

Full Day in Selous.

Another Full Selous.

Last Full Day In Selous.

Drive from Selous to Dar Es Salaam & Fly Out

This is the largest game reserve area in Tanzania and Africa in general. It is home to thousands of elephants and it supports all other wild animals including endangered species like wild-dog etc. In Selous you can do canoe, walking safaris which are supported by an armed ranger, birding, etc.

In five days your soul and body will join together!!

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DAY 1

DAR ES SALAAM /SELOUS.

Meet at the Hotel or residence and transfer to Selous. On arrival at Selous you will enjoy full day of game drives until sunset, picnic lunch served on the bonnet at the edge of one the lakes found in Selous. Later evening drive back to the camp for dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.

 DAY 2

FULL DAY IN SELOUS.

Breakfast is served at the camp, Full day of game excursion in the Reserve; Morning enjoys game drives in the game reserve till lunch which is served at the camp. After lunch followed by Boat Safari in the Rufiji River, Boat Safari in the afternoon is another way of game viewing on the Rufiji River; it offers a unique experience as the Selous is the only reserve in Tanzania where this option is available. Rufiji River is one of the most dramatic rivers in Tanzania’s Game Reserves and National Parks which is navigable all year round. The chance to get out of the vehicle and view game from a boat is one of the things which make Selous Game Reserve such a great place to visit. Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp

 DAY 3

ANOTHER FULL SELOUS.

Wake up very early morning, after a cup of tea/coffee transfer to Mtemere gate for Walking inside the Reserve with the escort of an armed ranger, the journey takes about 2 to 3hrs. On arrival to your pick up point you will be transferred back to the Lodge for Breakfast followed by a short rest. After early lunch check out and enjoy afternoon game drives ‘till sunset en route to Lake Manze tented Camp for dinner and overnight.

 DAY 4

LAST FULL DAY IN SELOUS.

Breakfast is served at the Camp, Full day of game excursion in the game reserve; Selous is the largest game reserve in Africa – 4 times the size of the Serengeti. It possesses a diverse landscape from hot volcanic springs, sporadic lakes, channels from the Great Ruaha and Rufiji rivers. Selous is Africa’s greatest conservation area and covers a wide variety of wildlife habitats including Lakes, open grassland, Acacia, Miombo woodland and riverine forests. The topography of the park varies from rolling savannah woodland, grassland plains and rocky outcrops cut by the Rufiji River and its tributaries. The Kilombero and Luwegu which together cover the greatest catchment area in East Africa, which flows from north to south provides the life-blood of the Selous. Sailing or Rafting down the Rufiji River is a superb way of seeing game.

Lunch served at the lodge followed by afternoon game drives in the reserve. Dinner and overnight Lake Manze Tented Camp

 DAY 5

DRIVE FROM SELOUS TO DAR ES SALAAM & FLY OUT

Breakfast is served at the Lodge. Check out and drive back to Dar es Salaam for your flight back to Dar your flight back home.

Included

• Required Game reserve entry & Concession fees

• Accommodations as specified in the itinerary.

• Meals as per the above itinerary – 3 Meals a day – Vegetarians and Non-vegetarians

• Services of Dove Wildlife Experience English Speaking Driver Guide throughout the Trip.

• Wildlife viewing in a specially customized 4-wheel drive Land cruiser with Pop up roof for game viewing

• One Boat safari in the Rufiji River is included

• Bottled drinking water (1.0ltr bottled water per person per day).

• Full Board accommodation on Safari as specified in the itinerary

• Complete preparation materials including helpful tips, packing list, trip expectations, tipping guideline and much more

•  

EXCLUDES

• Flying Doctors emergence fees

• Flight fares; Shown separately

• Soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits (as well as gifts like local crafts etc)

• Any local and international flights tickets (airline).

• Fees for passport, visas, immunizations and insurance

• Laundry, phone and other items of a personal nature

• Cost of hospitalization and evacuation if necessary

• Personal travel insurance

• Tips & Gratuities for assisting staff

•  

Other Informations

Transport while on Safari 

We’ll provide 1 special Safari Jeep – 4-Wheel drive Land cruiser fitted with pop – up roof for game viewing and photographing

 Untouched Wildlife Zone – An Experience Of A Life Time 13- Days/12 Nights

Its is a true itinerary that gives you time to touch and experience the untouched part of national parks lands in Africa. This trip will take you the famous selous, go for Ruaha national park, Mikumi national park and Katavi national park. You will be enjoying walking, hiking, game viewing, canoe ride etc. This is an adventure of a life time, for those who loves to be on safaris in areas which are virgin, this is the itinerary to take!!

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DAY 1

ARRIVE AT DAR ES SALAAM.

Arrive Nyerere International Airport, Meet, greet and transfer to Dar es Salaam City center hotel for overnight.

Dinner and overnight Holiday inn Hotel  http://www.holidayinn.co.tz.

 DAY 2

DAR ES SALAAM/SELOUS GAME RESERVE.

After Breakfast at the hotel, collect packed lunch boxes and drive to Selous Game drive. Selous is the largest game reserves in Africa – 4 times the size of the Serengeti. It possesses a diverse landscape from hot volcanic springs, sporadic lakes, channels from the Great Ruaha and Rufiji rivers.It is one of the largest faunal reserves of the world, located in the south of Tanzania and was named after Englishman Sir Frederick Selous, a famous big game hunter and early conservationist, who died at BehoBeho in this territory in 1917.  Selous was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 due to the diversity of its wildlife and undisturbed nature.

Interesting places in the park include the Rufiji River, which flows into the Indian Ocean opposite Mafia Island and the Stiegler Gorge, a canyon of 100 meters depth and 100 meters width. Habitats include grassland, typical Acacia savanna, wetlands and extensive Miombo woodlands. Rufiji River crossing the reserve is one of the most dramatic rivers in Tanzania’s Game reserves & National Parks which is navigable all year round. The chance to get out of a vehicle and view game from a boat is one of the things which make Selous Game Reserve such a great place to visit.
Dinner and overnight at Mbega camp.

 DAY 3

FULL DAY IN SELOUS GAME RESERVE

Breakfast is served at the Camp, Morning and afternoon game drives in the reserve.
Selous Game reserve is the largest protected wildlife area in Africa, due to unique ecological importance this pristine uninhabited area was declared as “World Heritage Site” by United Nations in 1982.

It is Africa’s greatest conservation area and covers a wide variety of wildlife habitats including Lakes, open grassland, acacia and Miombo woodland and riverine forests, which help the reserve to boast Tanzania’s largest and most important population of Elephant, Buffaloes & Wild Dogs. The topography of the park varies from rolling savannah woodland, grassland plains and rocky outcrops cut by the Rufiji River and its tributaries.

Game drives along the edges of the lakes, river and bushes are an extra attractive conjuring up a special magic as the sun goes down over the lakes.
Dinner and overnight at Mbega tented camp. http://www.selous-mbega-camp.com/

 DAY 4

ANOTHER FULL DAY IN SELOUS PARK.

Wake up very early morning, after a cup of tea/coffee transfer to Mtemere gate for Walking inside the Reserve with the escort of an armed ranger, the journey takes about 2 to 3hours, on arrival to your pick up point you will be transferred back to the Lodge for Breakfast. There after proceed with short game drives or short walk at the nearby village known as Mloka ‘till lunch time which will be served at Rufiji River Camp.

After lunch and short rest, followed by Boat Safari in the afternoon in Rufiji River, This is another way of game viewing in Selous game reserve by boat; it offers a unique experience as the Selous is the only reserve in Tanzania and East Africa where this option is available. Sailing or Rafting down the Rufiji River is a superb way of seeing game.
Dinner and overnight at Mbega tented camp.

 DAY 5

DRIVE FROM SELOUS GAME RESERVE/MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK.

Breakfast is served at the camp. Check out and drive to Mikumi National Park, lunch served en-route. The Park itself is nestled between Uluguru Mountain to the northeast, Udzungwa Mountains and the Rift Valley escarpment to the south west as part of Selous ecosystem, it benefits from the highest game density of the entire conservation area. This lies west of Dar es Salaam City and 107km from the nearest town named Morogoro on the highway from Dar es Salaam to Zambia, covering an area of 3230km sq.

The landscape of Mikumi is often compared to that of the Serengeti. The road that crosses the park divides it into two areas with partially distinct environments. The north-west area is characterized by the alluvial plain of the river basin Mkata. The vegetation of this area consists of savannah dotted with acacia, baobab, tamarinds, and some rare palm. In this area, at the furthest from the road, there are spectacular rock formations of the mountains Rubeho and Uluguru. The southeast part of the park is less rich in wildlife, and not very accessible.
Late evening drive to your Camp for Dinner and overnight.

Dinner and overnight at vuma hill tented camp. www.vumahills.com

 DAY 6

MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK/RUAHA NATIONAL PARK.

Wake up early morning for sunrise game drives in Mikumi followed by breakfast served at the Camp around 0900hrs, there after check out and drive to Ruaha National Park across Udzungwa chain of Mountains, crossing Ruaha Great River and the famous Kitonga Mountain, passing Iringa town for lunch. Afternoon proceed  with afternoon game drives en route to your lodge,Ruaha National park was named after Great Ruaha River which crosses the park and saves as its life line.The park history dates back to 1910 when it was gazetted as Saba Game Reserve by the German. 

 The name was changed to Rungwa game reserve in 1946 by British. In 1964 the southern portion of the game reserve was gazette as Ruaha National Park and in 1974 a small section of the southern part of the Great Ruaha River was incorporated into the park. Ruaha National Park is part of Rungwa, Kizigo and Muhesi ecosystem which covers approximately 45,000km sq.to make it the biggest National Park in East Africa after its nearby game reserves declared by the Government as part of Ruaha National Park.

Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River lodge. www.ruahariverlodge.com

 DAY 7

FULL DAY IN RUAHA NATIONAL PARK.

Breakfast is served at the lodge, Full day of game drives in Ruaha National park famous for concentration of Elephant than any other National Park in East Africa, it’s  a place where the magnificent mammals like Kudu (Both greater and lesser), Sable and Roan antelopes can easily be spotted, the Park is also the habitat for endangered Wild dogs. Other Mammals includes Giraffe, Zebra, Eland, Impala, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, bat eared fox, jackals, etc. The Great The Great Ruaha River and other rivers like Mzombe save as the life line of the park due to the fact that, during the dry season these rivers become the only source of water for wildlife and habitats for Crocodiles, Hippos and Fish, however some few natural springs save the same purpose. Great Ruaha River support agricultural activities downstream and contributes to Hydro Electric Power (HEP) in Mtera and Kidatu dams. The Park boasts of its untouched and unexplored ecosystem, making visitors to have a unique safari experience.

Dinner and overnight at Ruaha river lodge.

 DAY 8

ANOTHER FULL DAY AT RUAHA NATIONAL PARK.

Breakfast is served at the lodge, Full day of game drives in Ruaha National Park with a combination of walking Safari with the escort of an armed ranger.

The Park is famous for its large population of elephants, with about 10,000 roaming the park. It is also frequented by birdwatchers, with 436 species having been identified of an estimated total of 475. Among the resident birds are different species of Hornbills,Kingfishers and Sunbirds. Also many migrants’ birds visit Ruaha, e.g. the White Stork.

  The park is currently facing a significant environmental challenge from the progressive drying up of the Great Ruaha River. The river used to flow all year round, but since 1993 there have been increasingly long periods every dry season in which it has dried up completely. Different hypotheses have been advanced to account for this, and one view is that it is caused by the expansion of irrigation schemes for rice cultivation and growth of livestock keeping in the Usangu wetland, which feeds the Great Ruaha River.

Enjoy sunset game drives in park, retire to your comfortable lodge after a full of satisfying day.Few travelers ever have the privilege of seeing, “the world as it was in the beginning.”  Under your dining area, hot soup, fresh bread, entrees and a scrumptious dessert await your evening indulgence.
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River lodge.

 DAY 9

DRIVE FROM RUAHA NATIONAL PARK/MBEYA TOWN

After breakfast drive to Mbeya town, this City was created in 1961and considered to be heading the Southern Highlands Regions. It has weather with enough rainfall and fertile soil which enable it to be thelargest producer of maize, rice, bananas, beans, potatoes (Irish & sweet), soya nuts and wheat in the entire country. This City is now a growing metropolis and business Centre for the southern regions and the neighboring countries of Malawi, Zambia and Congo. Mbeya City is well connected with an all-weather road that forms part of the “Great North Road” running from Cape Town to Alexandria
Dinner and overnight at Utengule country resort. https://www.utengule.com/

 DAY 10

MBEYA TOWN/KATAVI NATIONAL PARK.

After breakfast, drive to Katavi National Park, lunch served en-route. Katavi is a very remote park that is less frequently visited than other Tanzanian national parks. It is approximately 4,471 square kilometers (1,726 sq mi) in area, which makes it the third largest national park in Tanzania. The park encompasses the Katuma River and the seasonal Lake Katavi and Lake Chada floodplains. 

Wildlife features include large animal herds, particularly of Cape Buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and elephants, plus along the Katuma river, crocodiles and hippopotami which upon annual dry seasons results in mudholes that can be packed with hundreds of hippos

Dinner and overnight at Katavi wildlife camp.

 DAY 11 & 12

FULL DAY KATAVI NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast is served at the camp, full day of game drives in the park. Carnivorous animals that are found in this park are cheetahs, wild dogs, hyenas, leopards, and lions. Some sources claim a very high biodiversity in the park, although there are also reports of wildlife decline due to illegal hunting and poaching, presumably bush meat’ sustenance. Katavi has fewer human visitors and jeeps conducting game drives than other Tanzania parks.
Dinner and overnight at Katavi wildlife camp  http://www.kataviwildlifecamp.com/.

 DAY 13

FLY BACK TO DAR ES SALAAM FOR YOUR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT BACK HOME.

Breakfast is served at the hotel, Check out and drive back to Dar es Salaam – “house of Peace” formerly known as Mzizima, is the largest city in Tanzania. Dar es Salaam lost its official status as capital city to Dodoma in 1974; it remains the center of the permanent central government bureaucracy and continues to serve as the capital for the surrounding and is the commercial capital of the country

Included

• Meet and greet services and Airport transfers

• Required Game reserve entry& Concession

• All National Park entry & concession fees

• Accommodations as specified in the itinerary.

• Meals as per the above itinerary – 3 Meals a day – Vegetarians and Non vegetarians

• Full Board accommodation on Safari as specified in the itinerary

• Services of Bright Safari English Speaking Driver Guide throughout the Trip.

• Wildlife viewing drives in a specially customized 4-wheel jeep with Pop up roof for game viewing

• One Boat safari in the Rufiji River in Selous is included

• One Walking Safari in Selous Game Reserve with the escort of an armed ranger.

• One Walking Safari in Ruaha National Park with the escort of an armed ranger.

• Guiding fees during walking in Ruaha National Park& Selous Game Reserve

• Bottled drinking water (1.0ltr bottled water per person per day).

• FAR – First Air Responder (Cover East Africa only)

• Complete preparation materials including helpful tips, packing list, trip expectations, tipping guideline and much more

•  

EXCLUDES

• Soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits (as well as gifts like local crafts etc)

• Any local and international flights tickets (airline).

• Fees for passport, visas, immunizations and insurance

• Laundry, phone and other items of a personal nature

• Tips for assisting staff, guide, etc.

• Cost of hospitalization and evacuation if necessary

• Personal travel insurance

Selous Touch Expirience – 3 Days 2 Nights

Get a quick adventure down to selous, this is an adventure which gives you three days to explore the selous game reserve. It is a fly in and out package that help to save you time spent on the road driving and instead you will use this time on game drives, boat tour and walking safaris in the selous game reserve. Selous cover 50,000 squire kilometers and it is one of the favorate game viewing area in Africa.

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DAY 1

DAR ES SALAAM /SELOUS.

Meet at Mtemere Airstrip in Selous and transfer to the Camp for check in and lunch, followed by afternoon game drives, Selous is the largest game reserve in Africa – 4 times the size of the Serengeti. It possesses a diverse landscape from hot volcanic springs, sporadic lakes, channels from the Great Ruaha and Rufiji rivers.

Rufiji River crossing the reserve is one of the most dramatic rivers in Tanzania’s Game reserves & National Parks which is navigable all year round. The chance to get out of a vehicle and view game from a boat is one of the things which make Selous Game Reserve such a great place to visit. Lunch at the lodge followed by afternoon game drives OR Cultural tourism at the nearby village named Mloka if staying out of the Game Reserve. Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.

 DAY 2

FULL DAY IN SELOUS.

Breakfast is served at the Camp, Morning and afternoon game execution in the reserve.
Selous Game reserve is the largest protected wildlife area in Africa, due to unique ecological importance this pristine uninhabited area was declared as “World Heritage Site” by United Nations in 1981.

It is Africa’s greatest conservation area and covers a wide variety of wildlife habitats including Lakes, open grassland, acacia and Miombo woodland and riverine forests, which help the reserve to boast Tanzania’s largest and most important population of Elephant, Buffaloes & Wild Dogs. The topography of the park varies from rolling savannah woodland, grassland plains and rocky outcrops cut by the Rufiji River and its tributaries.

Game drives along the edges of the lakes, river and bushes are an extra attractive conjuring up a special magic as the sun goes down over the lakes. Afternoon Boat Safari in the Rufiji River.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.

 DAY 3

DRIVE OR FLY BACK TO DAR ES SALAAM. FLY OUT

After breakfast which is served at the Lodge, you will check out and transfer to Mtemere airstrip for your flight back to Dar es Salaam/Drive back to Dar es Salaam airport for your flight back home.

 Included

• Meet and greet services and Airport transfers

• Required Game reserve entry& Concession

• All National Park entry & concession fees

• Accommodations as specified in the itinerary.

• Meals as per the above itinerary – 3 Meals a day – Vegetarians and Non vegetarians

• Full Board accommodation on Safari as specified in the itinerary

• Services of Bright Safari English Speaking Driver Guide throughout the Trip.

• Wildlife viewing drives in a specially customized 4-wheel jeep with Pop up roof for game viewing

• One Boat safari in the Rufiji River in Selous is included

• One Walking Safari in Selous Game Reserve with the escort of an armed ranger.

• One Walking Safari in Ruaha National Park with the escort of an armed ranger.

• Guiding fees during walking in Ruaha National Park& Selous Game Reserve

• Bottled drinking water (1.0ltr bottled water per person per day).

• FAR – First Air Responder (Cover East Africa only)

• Complete preparation materials including helpful tips, packing list, trip expectations, tipping guideline and much more

•  

EXCLUDES

• Soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits (as well as gifts like local crafts etc)

• Any local and international flights tickets (airline).

• Fees for passport, visas, immunizations and insurance

• Laundry, phone and other items of a personal nature

• Tips for assisting staff, guide, etc.

• Cost of hospitalization and evacuation if necessary

• Personal travel insurance

The Best Of Tanzania Southern Circuit Safaris – 8 Days 7 Nights

With this itinerary you will be having an amazing time to visit the southern Tanzania parks like Mikumi national park, Ruaha national park including the popular selous game reserve which is among st the largest African protected area with less human impact. In this package you will be having three day in selous, one full day in Mikumi national park and three full days in Ruaha national park. These areas are still with their natural environments and big part is still like the world it was before.

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DAY 1

DAR ES SALAAM /SELOUS.

After breakfast, Pick up from Residence/Hotel and drive to Selous Game reserve, picnic lunches served on the way, Selous is the largest game reserve in Africa – 4 times the size of the Serengeti. It possesses a diverse landscape from hot volcanic springs, sporadic lakes, channels from the Great Ruaha and Rufiji rivers.

Rufiji River crossing the reserve is one of the most dramatic rivers in Tanzania’s Game reserves & National Parks which is navigable all year round. The chance to get out of a vehicle and view game from a boat is one of the things which make Selous Game Reserve such a great place to visit. Lunch at the lodge followed by afternoon game drives OR Cultural tourism at the nearby village named Mloka if staying out of the Game Reserve.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.

 DAY 2

FULL DAY IN SELOUS.

Breakfast is served at the Lodge/ Camp, Morning and afternoon game drives in the reserve.
Selous Game reserve is the largest protected wildlife area in Africa, due to unique ecological importance this pristine uninhabited area was declared as “World Heritage Site” by United Nations in 1981.

It is Africa’s greatest conservation area and covers a wide variety of wildlife habitats including Lakes, open grassland, acacia and Miombo woodland and riverine forests, which help the reserve to boast Tanzania’s largest and most important population of Elephant, Buffaloes & Wild Dogs. The topography of the park varies from rolling savannah woodland, grassland plains and rocky outcrops cut by the Rufiji River and its tributaries.

Game drives along the edges of the lakes, river and bushes are an extra attractive conjuring up a special magic as the sun goes down over the lakes.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.

 DAY 3

ANOTHER FULL DAY IN SELOUS.

Breakfast is served at the Lodge, Transfer to the Mtemere gate for a short walking safari in the reserve, you will be escorted by an armed ranger, this excursion can give you a big possibility to get closer to Elephant, Giraffe, Zebras and many more animals, The walk takes about 2hours. Then back to the gate and you will transferred to Lodge for Breakfast followed by a short game drives again in the reserve. Hot lunch is served at the lodge, there after followed by Boat safari in the Rufiji River (sailing in Rufiji River is another way to explore the beauty and game in Selous from the boat). Late evening you will transfer back to the Lodge for your overnight at Lake Manze Tented Camp.

 DAY 4

DRIVE FROM SELOUS TO MIKUMI PARK.

Breakfast is served at Camp, collect packed lunch and enjoy morning game drives en-route to Mikumi National Park. On arrival to Mikumi enjoy evening game drives enroute to your lodge of accommodation.
Dinner and Overnight Mikumi Wildlife Lodge.

DAY 5

MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK/RUAHA NATIONAL PARK.

Early morning game drives in Mikumi National Park, which itself is nestled between Uluguru Mountain to the northeast, Udzungwa Mountains and the Rift Valley escarpment to the south west as part of Selous ecosystem, it benefits from the highest game density of the entire conservation area. This lies west of Dar es Salaam City and 107km from the nearest town named Morogoro on the highway from Dar es Salaam to Zambia, covering an area of 3230km sq.
After breakfast around 0930hrs, collect packed lunch and drive to Ruaha National Park crossing Udzungwa chains of Mountain to Iringa town for a lunch stop, then precede to Ruaha National Park for game drives enroute to your Lodge for dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge

 DAY 6

FULL DAY IN RUAHA NATIONAL PARK.

Breakfast is served at the lodge, Full day of game drives in Ruaha National park famous for concentration of Elephant than any other National Park in East Africa, it’s a place where the magnificent mammals like Kudu (Both greater and lesser), Sable and Roan antelopes can easily be spotted, the Park is also the habitat for endangered Wild dogs. Other Mammals includes Giraffe, Zebra, Eland, Impala, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, bat eared fox, jackals, etc. The Great The Great Ruaha River and other rivers like Mzombe save as the life line of the park due to the fact that, during the dry season these rivers become the only source of water for wildlife and habitats for Crocodiles, Hippos and Fish, however some few natural springs save the same purpose. Great Ruaha River support agricultural activities downstream and contributes to Hydro Electric Power (HEP) in Mtera and Kidatu dams. The Park boasts of its untouched and unexplored ecosystem, making visitors to have a unique safari experience.
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge

 DAY 7

ANOTHER FULL DAY GAME DRIVES IN RUAHA NATIONAL PARK.

Breakfast is served at the lodge, Full day of game drives in Ruaha National Park with a combination of walking Safari with the escort of an armed ranger.

The Park is famous for its large population of elephants, with about 10,000 roaming the park. It is also frequented by bird watchers, with 436 species having been identified of an estimated total of 475. Among the resident birds are different species of Hornbills, Kingfishers and Sunbirds. Also many migrants’ birds visit Ruaha, e.g. the White Stork. The park is currently facing a significant environmental challenge from the progressive drying up of the Great Ruaha River. The river used to flow all year round, but since 1993 there have been increasingly long periods every dry season in which it has dried up completely. Different hypotheses have been advanced to account for this, and one view is that it is caused by the expansion of irrigation schemes for rice cultivation and growth of livestock keeping in the Usangu wetland, which feeds the Great Ruaha River.

Enjoy sunset game drives in park, retire to your comfortable lodge after a full of satisfying day.Few travelers ever have the privilege of seeing, “the world as it was in the beginning.” Under your dining area, hot soup, fresh bread, entrees and a scrumptious dessert await your evening indulgence.
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge

 DAY 8

DRIVE OR FLY BACK TO DAR ES SALAAM.

Breakfast is served at the Lodge, check out and transfer to Mtemere Airstrip for your flight to Dar es Salaam. OR drive back to Dar es Salaam for your flight back home.

 Included

• Required Game reserve entry& Concession fees

• Accommodations as specified in the itinerary.

• Meals as per the aboveitinerary – 3 Meals a day – Vegetarians and Non vegetarians

• Services of Bright African Safari English Speaking Driver Guide throughout the Trip.

• Wildlife viewing drives in a specially customized 4-wheel drive Land rover (Tdi) Land cruiser with Pop up roof for game viewing

• One Boat safari in the Rufiji River is included

• One walking safari in Selous game reserves

• Complimentary bottled drinking water (1.5ltr bottled water per person per day).

• Full Board accommodation on Safari as specified in the itinerary

• Walking safari in Selous Game Reserves

• Complete preparation materials including helpful tips, packing list, trip expectations, tipping guideline and much more

•  

EXCLUDES

• Soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits (as well as gifts like local crafts etc)

• Any local and international flights tickets (airline).

• Tips for staff such as guides, porters and the cook staff

• Fees for passport, visas, immunizations and insurance

• Meals and expenses en route to Tanzania

• Laundry, phone and other items of a personal nature

• We advice our clients to bring their own first Aid Kit.

With this itinerary you will be having an amazing time to visit the southern Tanzania parks like Mikumi national park, Ruaha national park including the popular selous game reserve which is among st the largest African protected area with less human impact. In this package you will be having three day in selous, one full day in Mikumi national park and three full days in Ruaha national park. These areas are still with their natural environments and big part is still like the world it was before.

 REQUEST A QUOTE

DAY 1

DAR ES SALAAM /SELOUS.

After breakfast, Pick up from Residence/Hotel and drive to Selous Game reserve, picnic lunches served on the way, Selous is the largest game reserve in Africa – 4 times the size of the Serengeti. It possesses a diverse landscape from hot volcanic springs, sporadic lakes, channels from the Great Ruaha and Rufiji rivers.
Rufiji River crossing the reserve is one of the most dramatic rivers in Tanzania’s Game reserves & National Parks which is navigable all year round. The chance to get out of a vehicle and view game from a boat is one of the things which make Selous Game Reserve such a great place to visit. Lunch at the lodge followed by afternoon game drives OR Cultural tourism at the nearby village named Mloka if staying out of the Game Reserve.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.

 DAY 2

FULL DAY IN SELOUS.

Breakfast is served at the Lodge/ Camp, Morning and afternoon game drives in the reserve.
Selous Game reserve is the largest protected wildlife area in Africa, due to unique ecological importance this pristine uninhabited area was declared as “World Heritage Site” by United Nations in 1981.

It is Africa’s greatest conservation area and covers a wide variety of wildlife habitats including Lakes, open grassland, acacia and Miombo woodland and riverine forests, which help the reserve to boast Tanzania’s largest and most important population of Elephant, Buffaloes & Wild Dogs. The topography of the park varies from rolling savannah woodland, grassland plains and rocky outcrops cut by the Rufiji River and its tributaries.

Game drives along the edges of the lakes, river and bushes are an extra attractive conjuring up a special magic as the sun goes down over the lakes.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.

 DAY 3

ANOTHER FULL DAY IN SELOUS.

Breakfast is served at the Lodge, Transfer to the Mtemere gate for a short walking safari in the reserve, you will be escorted by an armed ranger, this excursion can give you a big possibility to get closer to Elephant, Giraffe, Zebras and many more animals, The walk takes about 2hours. Then back to the gate and you will transferred to Lodge for Breakfast followed by a short game drives again in the reserve. Hot lunch is served at the lodge, there after followed by Boat safari in the Rufiji River (sailing in Rufiji River is another way to explore the beauty and game in Selous from the boat). Late evening you will transfer back to the Lodge for your overnight at Lake Manze Tented Camp.

 DAY 4

DRIVE FROM SELOUS TO MIKUMI PARK.

Breakfast is served at Camp, collect packed lunch and enjoy morning game drives en-route to Mikumi National Park. On arrival to Mikumi enjoy evening game drives enroute to your lodge of accommodation.
Dinner and Overnight Mikumi Wildlife Lodge

 DAY 5

MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK/RUAHA NATIONAL PARK.

Early morning game drives in Mikumi National Park, which itself is nestled between Uluguru Mountain to the northeast, Udzungwa Mountains and the Rift Valley escarpment to the south west as part of Selous ecosystem, it benefits from the highest game density of the entire conservation area. This lies west of Dar es Salaam City and 107km from the nearest town named Morogoro on the highway from Dar es Salaam to Zambia, covering an area of 3230km sq.
After breakfast around 0930hrs, collect packed lunch and drive to Ruaha National Park crossing Udzungwa chains of Mountain to Iringa town for a lunch stop, then precede to Ruaha National Park for game drives enroute to your Lodge for dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge

 DAY 6

FULL DAY IN RUAHA NATIONAL PARK.

Breakfast is served at the lodge, Full day of game drives in Ruaha National park famous for concentration of Elephant than any other National Park in East Africa, it’s a place where the magnificent mammals like Kudu (Both greater and lesser), Sable and Roan antelopes can easily be spotted, the Park is also the habitat for endangered Wild dogs. Other Mammals includes Giraffe, Zebra, Eland, Impala, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, bat eared fox, jackals, etc. The Great The Great Ruaha River and other rivers like Mzombe save as the life line of the park due to the fact that, during the dry season these rivers become the only source of water for wildlife and habitats for Crocodiles, Hippos and Fish, however some few natural springs save the same purpose. Great Ruaha River support agricultural activities downstream and contributes to Hydro Electric Power (HEP) in Mtera and Kidatu dams. The Park boasts of its untouched and unexplored ecosystem, making visitors to have a unique safari experience.
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge

 DAY 7

ANOTHER FULL DAY GAME DRIVES IN RUAHA NATIONAL PARK.

Breakfast is served at the lodge, Full day of game drives in Ruaha National Park with a combination of walking Safari with the escort of an armed ranger.
The Park is famous for its large population of elephants, with about 10,000 roaming the park. It is also frequented by bird watchers, with 436 species having been identified of an estimated total of 475. Among the resident birds are different species of Hornbills, Kingfishers and Sunbirds. Also many migrants’ birds visit Ruaha, e.g. the White Stork. The park is currently facing a significant environmental challenge from the progressive drying up of the Great Ruaha River. The river used to flow all year round, but since 1993 there have been increasingly long periods every dry season in which it has dried up completely. Different hypotheses have been advanced to account for this, and one view is that it is caused by the expansion of irrigation schemes for rice cultivation and growth of livestock keeping in the Usangu wetland, which feeds the Great Ruaha River.
Enjoy sunset game drives in park, retire to your comfortable lodge after a full of satisfying day.Few travelers ever have the privilege of seeing, “the world as it was in the beginning.” Under your dining area, hot soup, fresh bread, entrees and a scrumptious dessert await your evening indulgence.
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge

 DAY 8

DRIVE OR FLY BACK TO DAR ES SALAAM.

Breakfast is served at the Lodge, check out and transfer to Mtemere Airstrip for your flight to Dar es Salaam. OR drive back to Dar es Salaam for your flight back home.

Included

• Required Game reserve entry& Concession fees

• Accommodations as specified in the itinerary.

• Meals as per the aboveitinerary – 3 Meals a day – Vegetarians and Non vegetarians

• Services of Bright African Safari English Speaking Driver Guide throughout the Trip.

• Wildlife viewing drives in a specially customized 4-wheel drive Land rover (Tdi) Land cruiser with Pop up roof for game viewing

• One Boat safari in the Rufiji River is included

• One walking safari in Selous game reserves

• Complimentary bottled drinking water (1.5ltr bottled water per person per day).

• Full Board accommodation on Safari as specified in the itinerary

• Walking safari in Selous Game Reserves

• Complete preparation materials including helpful tips, packing list, trip expectations, tipping guideline and much more

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EXCLUDES

• Soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits (as well as gifts like local crafts etc)

• Any local and international flights tickets (airline).

• Tips for staff such as guides, porters and the cook staff

• Fees for passport, visas, immunizations and insurance

• Meals and expenses en route to Tanzania

• Laundry, phone and other items of a personal nature

• We advice our clients to bring their own first Aid Kit.