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Detailed Itineraries
Day 1:
Depart from Dar es Salaam early in the morning for Udzungwa
National Park.
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 mangabey, 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 2:
Morning walk to the waterfalls or hike to Luhombereo,
Udzungwa highest peak. Over night at Udzungwa National
Park campsite, full board
Day 3: 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 4: 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 5:
Morning and afternoon game drives. Overnight at the Ruaha
National Park Huts, full board.
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.
Day 6: 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 Campsite, full board
Day 7: Depart
after breakfast for Selous Game Reserve. Packed lunched
en-route will be provided. Overnight at Campsite, full
board.
Day 8: Full
day game drive with picnic lunch provided. Overnight at
Campsite, full board.
Day 9: Start
the day with a morning boat safari. Late afternoon game
drive and overnight at the Campsite, full board
Selous
Game Reserve
covering
50,000sq km, this is the largest game reserve in the world.
The reserve supports an enormous number of elephants,
buffalos and wildebeests. Other rare species include the
African Hunting dog. The park provides home for some of the
last remaining black rhinos.
Day 10:
Depart
after morning drive to Dar es Salaam with packed lunch
en-route and connect for flight home or extension to
Zanzibar.
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation in the parks will be in two-man tents.
Mattresses will be provided.
VEHICLES:
The
vehicle will be a 4WD safari vehicle.
FOOD:
A cook
for will prepare food for the group.
Package
inclusive of:
accommodation in tents on sharing basis, three meals a day,
English speaking driver/guide, cook, 4WD vehicle, park fees,
camping gear, sleeping bags or blanket with bed sheets,
pillows, toilet paper, 1 x bottle of mosquito repellant,
game activities as mentioned above, local evacuation medical
cover.
Package
exclusive of:
accommodation in Dar es Salaam prior to beginning of safari,
visa, personal and travel insurance, tips, and drinks, any
other activities not mentioned above, local/international
flights.
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