The Explorer Safari

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Spend time in two of Tanzania's finest but less-visited game reserves followed by several days at a gorgeous coastal lodge on the Indian Ocean.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

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

What's this trip about?

    Spend time in two of Tanzania's finest but less-visited game reserves followed by several days at a gorgeous coastal lodge on the Indian Ocean.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityDar es Salaam, Tanzania
End CityDar es Salaam, Tanzania

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Game Drive
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Snorkeling

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

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive And Transfer To Jongomero

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...

Day 2: Ruaha

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 ...

Day 3: Ruaha

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...

Day 4: Fly To Siwandu

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...

Day 5: Selous

 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...

Day 6: Selous

 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...

Day 7: Fly To Ras Kutani

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...

Day 8: On The Coast

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 ...

Day 9: On The Coast

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...

Day 10: Transfer To Dar Es Salaam, Depart

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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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,665
Price per day$667
Last Updated: 1/28/2020

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What's excluded

    • International flights and taxes
    • Visas
    • Travel insurance
    • Drinks
    • Tips
    • Items of a personal nature

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