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Detailed Itineraries
Day 1: Pick
up from the hotel and drive down south and to Selous Game
Reserve. At 55,000 km sq, Selous is the largest
protected largest game reserve in the world. It is named
after legendary British hunter-explorer Frederick Courtney
Selous, who was killed here during the WW1.
Selous boasts of 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. Over night at Mobile Camp, full
board.
Day 2:
Start the day with a walking safari accompanied by an armed
game ranger. Thereafter, proceed for a full day drive with
packed picnic lunch provided. Overnight at Mobile
Camp, full board
Day 3:
Morning boat safaris along Rufiji River which will be
followed by the full day game drive in the reserve with
full board accommodation at Mobile Camp.
Mobile Camps
offers you the opportunity to relive the nostalgia of the
epic safaris of a bygone era. You are assured of total
exclusivity, the warmth of African hospitality, unique
opportunities for adventure and a level of comfort and
service unexpected in the African wilderness.
Our classic
safari style cool, walk-in canvas tents are thoughtfully
sited to maximise beautiful views, cool breezes and total
privacy. The tents are furnished with king-size double
beds, which are made daily with crispy clean linen laid over
a thick, comfortable mattress. Mosquito netting on all
doors and windows provides security from insects whilst
allowing the cooling breezes to circulate inside the tent.
A convenient luggage rack, bedside table, reading lamps and
torch complete the simple but tasteful furnishings. Each
tent has an en-suite bathroom appointed with shaving
mirrors, washstand, soft towels, soap and shampoos. Hot
water for bathing is available throughout the day.
Day 4: Mikumi
N.P. is Tanzania's third largest National Park and covers an
area of 3230 sq km. One of the principal features of Mikumi
is the Mkata River flood plain, an area of lush vegetation,
which particularly attracts elephants and buffaloes. The
park is flanked between the Uluguru and Udzungwa Mountains.
Open grasslands dominate in the flood plain, eventually
merging with the miombo woodlands covering the lower hills.
Mikumi National Park is home to buffalos, giraffes,
elephants, lions, zebras, leopards and is also famous for
its wild dogs and 6m long pythons. Overnight at Foxes
Safari Camp, full board.
Day 5: Ruaha
is approximately 5hrs drive from Mikumi. This is one of the
most scenic routes in southern circuit, villages, hills,
mountain, local agricultural projects on the great Ruaha
River are some of the attractions on this route.
Overnight at Ruaha River Lodge, full board
Day 6&7: RUAHA NATIONAL PARK
is Tanzania's 2nd biggest park and host to a number
of animals which are 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 that
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. Over nights at the Ruaha River Camp, full
board.
Day 8: Breakfast
at the camp then depart to Mikumi National Park for
overnight at Vuma Hill Tented Camp, full board.
Day 9: Early
morning breakfast at the camp then drive Udzungwa Mountain
National Parks for full day walking activities. Overnight
at Vuma Hill Tented Camp, full board.
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
covers an area 1,900 sq km and is the newest National Park
in Tanzania opened to the public only 1992. 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.
Day 10:
Early morning departure for Dar es Salaam to connect with
your flight for Zanzibar or to connect with your flight back
home.
END OF THE TRIP
RATES ARE NETT AND VALID UNTIL 31 MARCH 2011
2 pax
3 PAX 4 Pax 5 pax 6
pax
US$ 4515
US$ 4464 US$ 4230 US$ 4185 US$ 4016
Single Supplement
US$ 660
Christmas US$ 55 per person
OPTIONAL NIGHT PRIOR THE SAFARI IN DAR ES SALAAM:
From US$ 210 per double bed and breakfast.
Prices inclusive of:
service of a driver/guide, 4WD vehicle, park fees,
accommodation as mentioned above on sharing basis, en-suite
facilities at the Mobile Camp, all meals as mentioned above,
day games drives as mentioned above, walking safari in
Udzungwa N.P, one (1) boat or one (1) one walking safari in
Selous Game Reserve, one (1) walking safari in Ruaha, water
while on game drives and local evacuation medical cover,
private campsite in Selous, all drinks (soft drinks, beer
and local brand spirits while at Mobile Camp)
African
Safaris welcome kit (t-shirt or cap, 1x bottle of mosquito
repellent jelly)
Prices exclusive of: drinks in the lodges, personal
and travel-insurance, visa fees, any other activity /
excursion not mentioned above, accommodation in Dar es
salaam prior and after the safaris.
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