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5. Classic Southern
Tanzania Explorer
Summary:
The safari takes you to the parks in southern Tanzania in
a leisurely 9 days. You start with majestic Selous, the largest
protected wildlife sanctuary in the whole of Africa. Selous,
a UN World Heritage site, is a pristine wilderness of rolling
savanna woodland, grassland plains with a network of lake
and rivers. You have the chance to view game in a novel way,
while sailing or rafting down the Rufiji River. Then to unspoilt
Ruaha, home to thousands of elephants and numerous plain animals
and the predators that follow them -lion, leopard, hyena,
wild dog and jackal. Then you head to Mikumi, where all the
usual suspects of wild Africa are gathered, not to mention
a few peculiar ones such as yellow baboons. Your stay is in
top class accommodation.
Program
Day 1: Selous
0700 hrs- depart by road for Selous Game Reserve, making it
for lunch at Rufiji River Camp. At 1500 hrs, enjoy an evening
game drive in the Selous Game Reserve.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp
Day 2: Selous
0800 hrs- Armed with your lunch box, depart for a full day
tour of the Selous.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp
Day 3:
0700 hrs- Go for an early morning walking safari, returning
to the Camp for lunch.
1500 hrs- Take an evening boat safari on the
mighty Rufiji River. This is a superb way of sporting game
especially in the dry season between June and October. Crocodiles,
hippo, and various antelope species can be seen.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp
Day 4: Selous
0800 hrs- Collect your lunch box and proceed for a full day
tour of the Selous.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp
Day 5: Selous/Mikumi
0700 hrs- Check out from Rufiji River Camp. Armed with your
lunch box depart for Mikumi National Park, to the north of
the Selous Game Reserve. You will enjoy game viewing enroute
with a stop over for lunch.
Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hill Camp
Day 6: Mikumi/Ruaha
0600 hrs -Depart before sunset for Ruaha National Park. You
arrive in time for lunch at Ruaha River Lodge. At 1500 hrs
go for an evening game drive in the park.
Ruaha River Lodge is the only safari lodge
built along the banks of the Great Ruaha River.
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge
Day 7: Ruaha
After breakfast, pack your picnic lunch in readiness for a
full day tour of the Ruaha National Park.
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge
Day 8: Mikumi
0600 hrs- Check out early from Ruaha River Lodge for your
return to Mikumi National Park. You will have lunch at the
Vuma Hill Camp. Proceed at 1500 hrs for an evening game drive
in the park.
Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hill Camp
Day 9: Mikumi/Dar
es Salaam
0800 hrs- Enjoy a morning game drive in Mikumi National Park.
You return for lunch at 1200 hrs and thereafter depart for
Dar es Salaam.
Prices:
Validity: 01 April- 01 December 2005
Cost per adult sharing a double room: US$ 2405
Cost per adult in a single room: US$ 2890
Child rate (sharing a room with 2 adults): US$ 1195
Cost Includes:
- Park entrance fee at Selous, Ruaha & Mikumi
- Full board accommodation on safari
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Transport based on a safari minibus with pop up roof for
game viewing
- Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
- Government taxes
Excludes:
- Extras -tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal
expenses
- International flights
Note:
1. Parts of Selous and Ruaha are closed in the wet season.
2. The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons. A
price reduction is available for numbers above two persons.
Six persons may enjoy upto 30% saving on the per person rate!
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