Explore two vast remote National Parks in Southern Tanzania and relax on the Tanzania coast enjoying the Indian Ocean.
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Flights are typically an additional $715 per person economy class from London
'From Price' is the average price per person for ground arrangements for a family of four (two adults + two children under 12).
Flights are typically an additional $715 per person economy class from London
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Selous Game Reserve in Southern Tanzania is the largest game park in Africa, covering a vast 55,000km² of riverine wilderness. Enjoy game drives, river boat cruises and guided walks in search of herds of Elephant, buffalo, rare wild dog and lion.
Ruaha National Park in a unique transitional zone between Eastern and Southern biomes, home to sable and roan antelope, dik dik, greater and lesser kudus, Grants gazelle and honey badgers. This is a premier birding destination and large numbers of elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, impala, eland, hippo, crocodile, wild dog, lion and leopard.
Ras Kutani is only 25 kilometres from the capital Dar es Salaam on a lovely unspoilt stretch of Indian Ocean coast line and backing onto a fresh water lagoon and tropical coastal forest. This down to earth spot is a perfect place to relax and unwind after a hectic safari schedule.
ITINERARY IN BRIEF:
DAY 1: Arrive Selous Game Reserve
DAY 2: Selous Game Reserve
DAY 3: Selous Game Reserve
DAY 4: Depart for Ruaha Game Reserve
DAY 5: Ruaha Game Reserve
DAY 6: Ruaha Game Reserve
DAY 7: Travel to Tanzania Coast
DAY 8: Tanzania Coast
DAY 9: Tanzania Coast
DAY 10: Tanzania Coast
DAY 11: Depart
FULL ITINERARY:
DAY 1: ARRIVE SELOUS GAME RESERVE
Accommodation: Siwandu
Meals Included: Dinner
Transport: Light aircraft flight
Day Notes: Make your way to the Dar es Salaam domestic terminal for scheduled light aircraft flight of about 45 minutes to the Selous Game Reserve. Afternoon game activity and dinner at the lodge
DAY 2: SELOUS GAME RESERVE
Accommodation: Siwandu
Meals Included: All meals
Day Notes: Selous Game Reserve is the largest in Africa, four times the size of the Serengeti. This 55,000km² riverine wilderness reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a superb host for extraordinary array of vegetation, birdlife and wildlife. There is over 2,100 species of plants, about 400 varieties of birds, more than half of Tanzania’s elephant population, over 120,000 buffalos, 40,000 hippo, the planet’s largest population of rare wild dog and 4,000 lion in a vast unspoilt setting.
DAY 3: SELOUS GAME RESERVE
Accommodation: Siwandu
Meals Included: All meals
Day Notes: Your day starts with a leisurely breakfast and then depart on your morning activity. Return to the camp for lunch and afternoon at leisure. Meet late afternoon for tea and afternoon activity. Return to camp for drinks around the camp fire and dinner. Guided walks will however leave at dawn to avoid the heat of the day and make the most of the morning light.
DAY 4: DEPART FOR RUAHA GAME RESERVE
Accommodation: Jongomero
Meals Included: All meals
Transport: Light aircraft flight
Day Notes: Scheduled light aircraft flight of about 1h45 to the Ruaha Reserve, arriving in time for lunch and afternoon activity.
DAY 5: RUAHA GAME RESERVE
Accommodation: Jongomero
Meals Included: All meals
Day Notes: The isolated, unspoilt Ruaha National Park, is in fact the largest National Park in Tanzania. What makes this park unique is the transitional zone between Eastern and Southern biomes which gives you the opportunity to see rare and shy sable and roan antelope, dik dik, greater and lesser kudus, Grants gazelle and honey badgers. A premier birding destination, with half of all of Tanzania bird population resident in this park. In addition to elephant and buffalo in great herds, giraffe, zebra, impala, eland, hippo, crocodile, wild dog, lion and leopard.
DAY 6: RUAHA GAME RESERVE
Accommodation: Jongomero
Meals Included: All meals
Day Notes: The Ruaha daily activities run much the same as the Selous with morning and afternoon game activities. The guided game walk will also leave at dawn to make the most of the cool of the day and light.
DAY 7: TRAVEL TO TANZANIA COAST
Accommodation: Ras Kutani
Meals Included: All meals
Transport: Light aircraft flights
Day Notes: Morning activity and breakfast in camp. Late morning light aircraft flight of 1h40 to Dar es Salaam, on arrival you will be met the onward light aircraft flight direct to the coastal lodge
DAY 8: TANZANIA COAST
Accommodation: Ras Kutani
Meals Included: All meals
Day Notes: The emphases at Ras Kutani is a quiet spot to relax after a hectic safari schedule. Relaxing around the pool or on the beach or enjoying a well deserved spa treatment. There are some other charming activities to enjoy. Take some snorkelling gear and explore The Chyko, a 1900's cargo vessel or the local coral reefs.
Kayaks to explore the fresh water lagoon and riverine forest. Boogie boards, beach volley ball and boules/petanque are available.
Explore the coast forest behind the lodge on foot which has three species of primates.
DAY 9: TANZANIA COAST
Accommodation: Ras Kutani
Meals Included: All meals
Day Notes: At leisure on the coast
DAY 10: TANZANIA COAST
Accommodation: Ras Kutani
Meals Included: All meals
Day Notes: At leisure on the coast
DAY 11: DEPART
Accommodation: n/a
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day Notes: Light aircraft flight to Dar es Salaam Airport in time for your onward flight.
Guide price is based on recommended accommodations. Alternative accommodations and upgrades are available. Please get in touch for alternatives and upgrade options.
International flights from the UK to Dar es Salaam typically cost £550 - £950 return per person. Please get in touch for a flight inclusive quote.
Meals as specified, scheduled shared safari activities, national park fees and internal flights from Dar es Salaam / Selous / Ruaha / Ras Kutani / Dar es Salaam.
Excludes: international flights, visa fees, medical requirements, travel insurance and items of a personal nature.
Children over 6 years welcome
It is best to avoid the long rains around June. During this period it tends to rain through the night and into the morning. It is usually possible to get a dry spell between 10am and 2pm for getting out on safari. The short rains bring some rain during November, but this is less of an impediment. December to March can be very hot.
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Trip was great and all the arrangements were excellent so thank you for all the help!
Drivers and transfers were all good - on time and very good service on each trip.
Accommodation was lovely - Douar Samra was amazing (weather could have been better but lovely regardless). Riad in Marrakesh was also great!
All in all a great trip and we loved the variety of the mountains, Marrakesh and the coast.
Thanks you once again!
Hardeep S reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains on 15 April 2024
I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.
Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.
El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.
Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.
So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last
Juhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024
Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”
Lars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024
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