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Detailed Itineraries
Day 1:Depart
from Dar es Salaam early in the morning to Selous Game
Reserve.
At 55,000 km sq, Selous is the largest protected game
reserve. It is named after legendary British
hunter-explorer Frederick Courtney Selous, who was killed
here during the WW1.
Selous boasts Tanzania's largest population of elephant as
well as large numbers of herds of buffalo, hippo, crocodile,
wild dog, a variety of 440 species of birds, over 2000
variety of plants, hot volcanic springs, lagoons, the great
Rufiji River and the diverse landscape makes Selous Game
Reserve a World Heritage site. Other species commonly seen
are lion, bushbuck, impala, giraffe, eland, baboon, zebra
and greater kudu. Overnight at Mbega Campsite, full
board.
Day 2: Start
the day with an early morning walk and end the day with a
full game drive. Picnic lunch will be provided and return to
the camp just in time for dinner. Overnight at Mbega
Campsite, full board.
Day 3:
Boat safaris on the Rufiji River bring you as close to the
aquatic animals as possible. Evening game drive and
overnight at Mbega Campsite, full board.
Day 4: MIKUMI
NATIONAL PARK
is flanked between the Uluguru and Udzungwa Mountains.
Mikumi National Park is home to buffalos, giraffes,
elephants, lions, zebras and leopards. The park is also
famous for its wild dogs and 6m long pythons. Over night at
Mikumi Guest House, full board
Day 5:
Morning game drive in Mikuni and thereafter we proceed on to
Udzungwa National Park. Overnight at campsite, full board
Day 6: Morning
walk to the waterfalls or hike to Luhombereo, Udzungwa
highest peak. Over night at Udzungwa National Park
campsite, full board
UDZUNGWA
NATIONAL PARK
is the newest, opened to the public 1992, and one of the
most beautiful wilderness areas in Tanzania. Covering an
area of 1900 sq km., the uniqueness of this park lies in its
biodiversity in hosting a variety of animals and plant
species not found anywhere else in the world. The red
colubus and the Sanje crested manabrey, elephants, buffalos,
leopards, and sable antelopes are some of the residents in
this park. A good range of birdlife is present which
includes Rufous winged sunbird, Iringa akalat, Lagden’s bush
shrike and Udzungwa partridge. Activities include a hike to
the Sanje water falls or a climb to the top of the
Luhombereo, Udzungwa highest peak. Over night at the
Udzungwa National campsite, full board
Day 7: Depart
in the morning after breakfast for Ruaha National Park.
Afternoon game drives start as you enter into the park.
Overnights at Ruaha National Parks’ Hut, full board
Day 8: Accompanied by an armed ranger, we start the
day with a walking safari. Afternoon game drive, overnight
at Ruaha National Parks’ huts, full board
Day 9:
Morning and afternoon game drives. Overnight at the Ruaha
National Park Huts, full RUAHA NATIONAL PARK, Tanzania's
2nd biggest park and host to a number of animals which rare
or absent in the North. The rare animals include the African
Wild dog, roan and sable antelope and the greater kudu. The
Great Ruaha River, which provides life to the park, flows
through the eastern side of the park and is home to hippos,
crocodiles and a variety of water birds. Overnight at the
Ruaha National Park’s Hut, full board.
Day 10:
Depart after breakfast for Mzuzu, the third largest town in
Malawi. Before reaching Mzuzu we will go through the
boarder formalities which will take less than one hour. The
drive will take approximately 8 hours through one of the
most beautiful escarpments and sceneries in southern
Africa. Overnight at hotel bed and breakfast
Day 11:
In the North of Malawi, the high montane grasslands of the
Nyika Plateau rise above the bushveld and wetlands of the
Vwaza Marsh. Covering more than 4000 km sq. these protected
areas have the finest scenery, wildlife and wilderness to be
found in the country. Together they offer the ultimate
safari. A park of outstanding natural beauty, the Nyika is
home to a bewildering variety of unusual birds and game,
including roan antelope and leopard. From September to
April, a myriad of wild flowers and orchids burst forth.
Nyika Plateau is specialising in walking safaris, optional
activities include horse riding, mountain biking and trout
fishing. Nyika National Park is the largest in Malawi and a
Malaria free area. Horseback safari, trout fishing, mountain
biking and birding are some of the activities available in
Nyika. This plateau which is often compared to the Scottish
Highlands and also boasts of the highest number of wild
orchids.. Overnight at Chelinda Chalets, full board
Day 12:
Start the day with a walking safari , game drives in the
afternoon and overnight in Chalets, full board.
Day 13:After
breakfast we depart for Vwaza GAem Reserve which is
renowned for is large herds of elephant. Overnight at
Kazuni Camp full board.
Day 14:
Morning and afternoon Game drive and overnight at Kazuni
Camp, full board.
Vwaza Marsh
Game Reserve populated with elephants, zebra, hartebeest,
impala and puku. The low-lying area of Vwaza Marsh Game
Reserve is an interesting contrast to the high Nyika
Plateau. Most of the reserve is flat and covered with Mopane
and Miombo woodland, but the eastern side is hilly and the
reserve is rich in wetlands with the Vwaza Marsh itself in
the North and Lake Kazuni in the South. These wetlands
provide a haven for animals and birdlife.
Day 15: Luwawa
Forest is in the Viphya Mountains of Malawi at about 1200
meters above sea level. The forest has claim to be the
largest man made forest in Africa and is made up of conifers
and native trees of Malawi. Overnight at Luwawa Forest
Lodge, Bed and breakfast
Day 16:
Depart after breakfast for Lilongwe. Overnight or transfer
to airport for flight home.
Nett rate
per person min 3 pax
US$ 1870
per person adult
US$ 1300
for a child between 6 – 12 years.
OPTIONAL
NIGHT PRIOR AND END OF THE SAFARI
US$ 45 per
person per night
Prices
inclusive of:
accommodation in tents/hotel/ chalets/huts on sharing basis,
three meals a day, English speaking driver/guide, cook, 4 WD
vehicle, park fees, camping gear, sleeping bags or blanket
with bed sheets, pillows, toilet paper, game activities as
mentioned above, local evacuation medical cover in
Tanzania.
Prices
exclusive of:
accommodation in Dar es Salaam and Lilongwe prior and end of
safari, visa, personal and travel insurance, tips, and
drinks, any other activities not mentioned above.
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