The Explorer Safari
Overview
Highlights
- See the abundant wildlife of Ruaha and Selous Game Reserves
- Explore by 4x4, on foot and by boat
- Stay in small luxury camps enjoying the best levels of service
- Spend 3 days relaxing by the coast by a perfect white sand beach
- Take walks in the forest watching for monkeys and butterflies
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Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Full board accommodation based on twin share
- Transfers as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights Dar es Salaam-Ruaha, Ruaha-Selous, Selous-Dar es Salaam
- 2 safari activities a day in Ruaha and Selous
- Snorkelling and forest walks at Ras Kutani, park fees, flying doctor fees
Itinerary
Your flight from Dar es Salaam lands at Jongomero airstrip, possibly with some stops en-route, where you're met by a guide from the camp and driven to Jongomero Camp, a journey of about 10 minutes. You should arrive in time for lunch, a good opportunity to meet fellow...
You'll be woken early with a piping hot cup of tea or coffee in your tent. After a light breakfast, you'll set off on a game drive. Ruaha is a vast park with a true wilderness feel and has a rich variety of animal and bird life. In the early morning light you'll feel ...
This morning you can explore on foot, conditions permitting, as your guide explains the significance of smaller animals, birds and plants, all of which play an important role in the environment, as well as the chance to see big game. Nature walks are endlessly fascina...
Having had breakfast you'll be drive the short way to the airstrip for the flight to Siwandu airstrip in Selous. You'll have a game viewing drive to the camp, arriving in time for lunch. After a siesta and maybe a swim in the pool you'll be ready for action, with a ch...
A full day to explore Selous. You might want to venture out early on foot for an in-depth look at nature. You'll walk at a slow pace, taking care to observe all you see, and pausing to listen to the wise words of your guide. This afternoon you can take to the water f...
By now you're well and truly settled into the safari routine, waking early, enjoying a morning activity, resting in the middle of the day, and heading out again in the late afternoon. On this you last day on safari you might want to take a game drive, with chances to...
You can take a last 4x4 or boat safari this morning, or plump for a lazy lie-in, followed by breakfast and the drive to the airstrip for your flight to Dar es Salaam, where you'll be met and driven south to Ras Kutani (90 minutes), arriving in time for lunch. If you c...
Indulge yourself with a lie-in today - life on the coast is lived at a more measured pace than on safari! Breakfast will be ready when you awake, eaten to the sound of waves gently lapping the shore. Later you can go for a stroll along the beach or take a walk in the ...
If you're feeling more energetic today you can go kayaking in the lagoon, an opportunity to explore your surroundings while enjoying some beneficial exercise. Make sure you're back in time for lunch where you can take your pick of the buffet dishes which feature delic...
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and soak up some final rays of sun before travelling back to Dar es Salaam by car (or plane at extra cost), where the holiday ends. Breakfast
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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