This 11-day excursion though Tanzania will give you the opportunity to experience Africa at its best. The abundant wildlife and the scenic views of the landscape will introduce you to the country's many great features. Travel from the Selous Game Reserve to the secluded Ruaha National Park, stay overnight on a coffee plantation, and prepare yourself to be amazed by the unique location of the Greystoke Mahale Camp.
- Day 1: Let the Adventure Begin
- Itinerary
Arrive at the Dar es Salaam International Airport where a Go2Africa representative will meet you and accompany you to the Oyster Bay Hotel. Settle in and prepare yourself for the excursion ahead.
- Accommodation
Oyster Bay Ocean facing contemporary African style hotel with a private house atmosphere.
- Day 2: The First Game Drive
- Itinerary
After an early breakfast at Oyster Bay, a transfer will take you to Dar es Salaam International Airport where you will board a short flight to Selous Game Reserve. On arrival, a camp driver will meet you and take you to the Sand Rivers Selous Camp. Enjoy lunch before heading off on your first exciting game drive. After dinner you can enjoy the scenic view from your room.
- Accommodation
Sand Rivers Selous Intimate safari lodge accommodation in Tanzania's Great Selous Reserve.
- Days 3-4: View the Abundant Wildlife
- Itinerary
Over the next 2 days you can look forward to days spent mostly on game drives through the Selous Game Reserve. By being located in the southern parts of Tanzania, the reserve attracts wildlife from both eastern and southern Africa creating great viewing of a wide and interesting variety of wildlife. Keep on the lookout for large pods of hippo and herds of elephants around the reserve's intricate waterways. Look forward to being spoiled with magnificent sunsets while sipping on your sundowner.
- Days 5-6: Explore Ruaha National Park
- Itinerary
Enjoy breakfast before heading off to the Kiba strip in time for your flight to Ruaha National Park. A transfer will take you to your next location - Jongomero Camp. Here you will enjoy lunch before going on a game drive though the park. Dinner awaits you on your return to camp.
Game drives in the park are especially good for viewing predators on the dry, open hillsides. You can look forward to seeing large herds of antelope and buffalo roaming the plains. The area is also host to an abundance of birdlife.
- Accommodation
Jongomero Superior tented camp on the banks of the Jongomero River in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania.
- Day 7: Stay on a Coffee Plantation
- Itinerary
Transfer to the Jongomero airstrip after breakfast, and board your flight to Arusha. From here, a transfer will take you to the Arusha Coffee Lodge. This small hotel is built on a working coffee plantation. Enjoy the stunning views of Mount Meru from your private balcony. Relax beside the pool and enjoy your dinner outside under the trees.
- Days 8-10: Chimpanzee Trekking
- Itinerary
After breakfast at Arusha Coffee Lodge, you will transfer back to Arusha Airport for a scheduled flight to Mahale Mountains National Park. From the airport you will be taken to Greystoke Mahale Camp. This location provides great game viewing opportunities including trekking excursions to encounter chimpanzees. Being located on the banks of the longest freshwater lake, you can also combine your safari experience with a beach holiday. Spend your days snorkelling, fishing or kayaking at this unique destination.
- Accommodation
Greystoke Mahale Remote tented camp in the chimp-inhabited forests of the Mahale Mountains, West Tanzania.
Tour rates. †
| Starting at |
Dar es Salaam |
end in |
Dar es Salaam |
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| From |
To |
PPS |
SS |
| 30 Jun 2008 |
31 Oct 2008 |
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| Starting at |
Dar es Salaam |
end in |
Dar es Salaam |
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| From |
To |
PPS |
SS |
| 1 Nov 2008 |
15 Dec 2008 |
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† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.
