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Experience the magic of the southern Tanzanian parks of Selous Game Reserve, Udzungwa Mountains National Park and the Ruaha National Park on this 8-day luxury adventure tour.

Southern Tanzania is home to some of Africa's most prolific wildlife parks and reserves, but have a sense of anonymity and remoteness due to the popularity of some of East Africa's other parks.

On this spectacular luxury adventure enjoy some amazing game viewing as you experience the services of an experienced guide in the vast Selous Game Reserve, and the remote Ruaha National Park.

Marvel at the spectacular scenery on this amazing adventure safari under the Tanzanian skies.

  • Tour duration: 8 days
  • Start: Dar es Salaam
  • End: Dar es Salaam
  • Destinations:
    Tanzania, Selous
    Tanzania, Ruaha
  • Accommodation:
    1 night at New Africa Hotel
    3 nights at Mobile Camps
    2 nights at Mobile Camps
    1 night at Oasis Hotel
  • Comfort Level: Basic
  • Type of Tour: Package
  • Type of Accommodation: Tented

Itinerary Highlights

  • A guided camping or glamping adventure
  • Explore three lesser-visited game parks
  • See hippo & crocs on boat cruises 
  • Experience a walking safari 
  • Prolific birdlife for birdwatching
  • Learn about the local culture 

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in bustling Dar Es Salaam

Your thrilling Tanzania adventure safari begins today as you arrive at the Dar es Salaam Airport, and get transferred to the New Africa Hotel in the heart of the city.

Spend the evening relaxing at the hotel, or head out to explore a local market and observe the bustling atmosphere of East Africa's busiest coastal city.

Day 2

Head to Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Wake up this morning and proceed to Tanzania's newest park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Enjoy a packed lunch en-route to the park, before setting out on a trek to spot large bird and wildlife community.

Day 3

Encounter the great Ruaha

After breakfast leave the Udzungwa Mountains behind and drive to the Ruaha National Park, the second largest park in Tanzania known for its elephant sanctuary and some seriously hard-to-get-to areas.

The remoteness and beauty of Ruaha makes it ideal for game-viewing animals like the greater and lesser kudu, as well as the rare roan and sable antelope wonderfull sightings.

Enjoy a packed lunch en-route to the park, before settling into your campsite on the perimeter of the park to enjoy a memorable evening.

Day 4

Marvel at the Ruaha scenery

Enjoy a full-day of game driving through the Ruaha National Park with a packed lunch to search for the wildlife which is amazing in the park, along with the birdlife which is even more so, with over 350 bird species.

Enjoy the simply breathtaking wilderness of the rivers, plains, forests and wide-open savannah. It's truely a glimpse of 'wild Africa'.

Day 5

Travel to Morogoro

Today you'll enjoy a hearty camp breakfast before travelling to the town of Morogoro. Enjoy the opportunity to explore this African town and visit the Rocky Gardens - a water garden at the foot of the nearby Uluguru Mountains.

Day 6

Travel into the vast Selous

Today you'll drive, with your packed lunch, from Morogoro to the Selous Game Reserve. The scenery of the drive is quite spectacular though it can be a little bumpy at times as the road will be gravel for the last portion of the drive.

On arrival at your campsite, enjoy some down time as you can watch the crocodile and hippo activity on the nearby flowing Rufiji River from either the camp, or on a boat safari before dinner.

Day 7

Search for wild dog in the Selous

Today you'll enjoy a hearty camp breakfast before returning to the Mikumi. Enjoy a game-drive on arrival to the park as you make your way to your spacious camping spot for one final night under the Tanzanian night sky.

Day 8

Travel back to Dar es Salaam

The final day of your Tanzanian adventure safari has arrived. Depart the camp after breakfast with a packed lunch in hand and enjoy one final game drive through the Mikumi as you depart for Dar es Salaam.

Get dropped off at the JK Nyerere International Airport for your departing flight out.

Inclusions

  • 1 night at New Africa Hotel on bed and breakfast basis
  • Meet and greet services
  • All park fees and government taxes
  • Game drives and activities as specified in the itinerary
  • Transfers as specified in the itinerary
  • Flights Zanzibar / Dar / Zanzibar including airport taxes and surcharges
  • 5 nights at Mobile Camps on full board basis
  • 1 night at Oasis Hotel on half board basis
  • Services of a French speaking driver-guide
  • One bottle of mineral water per person per day during game drives

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Airport taxes
  • All meals and drinks not specified
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature

Tour Rates

  • dates rates from
  • 01 Nov 2012 - 30 Jun 2013 $2740
  • 01 Jul 2013 - 15 Dec 2013 $2775

All rates are quoted per person sharing unless otherwise stipulated

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Liesel van Zyl

Liesel van Zyl

Product Manager

"This unique camping experience is for the adventurous at heart; ideal for those yearning for an authentic and interactive encounter with Africa's people & wildlife."

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