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Detailed Itineraries
Day 1:
Fly to Dar es salaam Airport and transfer to the hotel for
dinner and overnight
Day 2:
Transfer from Dar es salaam to Mikumi by road for a game
drive. Mikumi National Park is the closest National Park to
Dar es Salaam and is nestled between the Uluguru Mountains
to the northeast, and the Rubeho mountains, Udzungwa
mountains and Rift Valley escarpment to the south west. As
part of the Selous ecosystem, it benefits from the highest
game density of the entire conservation area. Dinner and
overnight at Vuma Hills tented Camp
Day 3:
After breakfast drive to Udzungwa excursion area for full
day game drive. Udzungwa landscape includes several small
isolated mountain ranges. Each of these have a unique
mixture of habitats and animal species and none more so that
the Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Home to at least ten
species of primate and several recently discovered species
of bird, a rainforest trek here will be one you never
forget. Lunch at Udzungwa. Returning to Vuma Hills at night
Day 4:
Fly from Mikumi to Ruaha for the full day game drive. Ruaha
National Park, remote with a dramatic topography of
mountains, river and plains. It’s ragged beauty is only
outmatched by the variety and density of wildlife and exotic
birdlife. Dinner and overnight at Ruaha river Lodge.
Day 5:
After breakfast continue with the game drive at Ruaha.
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge.
Day 6:
After breakfast continue with the game drive at Ruaha.
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge.
Day 7:
Fly from Ruaha to Selous game reserve for full day game
drive. Selous is the largest game reserve in Africa - 4
times the size of the Serengeti. It possesses a diverse
landscape from hot volcanic springs, sporadic lakes,
channels from the Great Ruaha and Rufiji rivers. Walking is
permitted (with an armed ranger) which with over 350 species
of bird and 2,000 species of plants to see makes this the
most heavenly sanctuary to explore. Also Selous is famous
for its elephant, hippopotamus and rhino.
The park has a broad range of game: buffalo - the largest
population in Africa; Nyasaland gnu; brindled gnu;
hartebeest; Greater Kudu; sable antelope; eland; reedbuck;
bushbuck; waterbuck; warthog; zebras; giraffe; and
wildebeest. Also: lion, leopard, the spotted hyena and
hunting dog are in abundance; cheetah are rare; there are
over 350 species of bird and reptiles such as crocodiles and
various snakes and lizards. Dinner and overnight at Rufiji
River Camp
Day 8:
After breakfast continue with the game drive with your
packed lunch at Selous game reserve. Dinner and overnight at
Rufiji River camp.
Day 9:
After breakfast fly back to Dar to connect to your flight
back home.
END OF TOUR
Price Includes:
Park fees
Transport and transfers in safari.
Accommodation based on 3 meals a day
Camping fees
Price Excludes:
International flights, but we can arrange it on request.
Cigarettes and tips
And all not mentioned.
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