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Program Highlights

Duration: 13 Days
Category: Wildlife Safaris
Destinations: Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi, Udzungwa and Ruaha National Park
Major Attractions:

Many wildlife animal such as elephant, buffalo and lion in Selous
Rufiji River in Selous
Elephants, zebras, impala, eland, kudu, black antelope, baboons, wildebeests and buffaloes in Mikumi National Park
The Iringa red colobus and Sanje crested mangabey are only found in the Udzungwa Mountains National Park
East African cheetah and lion, African leopard and wild dog, spotted hyena, giraffe, hippopotamus, African buffalo, and sable antelope in Ruaha National Park

Tour Guides Language:

English, Spanish, French, German, Italian
For other languages please send a special request prior to your safari -additional fee may apply.

Start in: Dar es Salaam
End in: Dar es Salaam
Recommended Packing list: Camera with enough zoom and memory space and extra batteries, binoculars, light clothes, safari boot, mosquito repellents, sunhat, sunglasses with UV radiation filtering etc.

Additional note:

This is a safari program covering some of Southern Circuit Destination whereby you will need armed ranger for any walking safari in these destination

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Itinerary Description

Day 1: Transfer to the Domestic Airport

Pick up in Dar es Salaam and transfer to the domestic airport, where you will catch a light plane to the Selous Game Reserve, the largest conservation area in Tanzania and the world (with the exception of the polarregions)
You will be met and transferred to Rufiji River Camp
This comfortable camp is located on a bend on the river
Crocodile and large pods of hippo may be seen from the bar
You can go on an afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River
In the evening return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay

Day 2: Full day exploring the Selous Game Reserve

Have an early morning breakfast and leave for a full day game drive in Selous
You can choose your ideal safari from a range of game viewing activities, including boat safaris, game drives and walking safaris (accompanied by an armed ranger for your protection)
You will then return to Rufiji River Camp in time for sunset drinks and another fantastic meal
Have dinner and overnight stay at your booked accommodation in Selous Game Reserve

Days 3-4: A day of game viewing, walking safari and game drive

A day of game viewing activities including a boat or walking safari and game drive, plus time to relax by the swimming pool at Rufiji River Camp
Continue with the tour until evening
Drive in the evening for dinner and overnight stay at your booked accommodation

Day 5: Transfer to Mikumi National Park

Transfer by light aircraft to Dar es Salaam where you will be met by a safari vehicle and transferred to Mikumi National Park, enjoying with a packed lunch en-route
You will arrive in Mikumi in time to settle in at Kikoboga Safari Lodge (also known as Mikumi Wildlife Lodge)
Enjoy the views over the floodplain and go for a sunset game drive
Mikumi is one of Tanzania’s larger parks and has excellent bird life as well as being good for viewing predators
Have dinner and overnight stay at your booked lodge in Mikumi

Day 6: An extensive morning game drive

An extensive morning game drive takes you out to Mwanambogo Dam, where many animals come for water
Have a late lunch back at Kikoboga Safari Lodge, then an evening game drive
Drive for dinner and overnight stay at your booked accommodation

Day 7: Transfer to the Udzungwa Mountains

Transfer to the Udzungwa Mountains National Park, then hike to Sanje Waterfalls where you can swim in idyllic plunge-pools and camp at the top of a stunning 180m waterfall
The hike is short (2hrs) but quite steep in places
The afternoon is free for you to visit the site of the endemic African Violets and explore the forests and waterfalls
Overnight stay and dinner at camping in large and comfortable dome tents next to the falls

Day 8: Natural Viewing Platform of rock

Wake up to watch the sunrise over the Kilombero Valley, an amazing sight from the natural viewing platform of rock above the waterfalls
After breakfast, transfer to Kisolanza Farm in the Southern Highlands, arriving in time for lunch
There will be an afternoon excursion to visit Isimila Stone Age Site and Sandstone Pillars
Dinner will be served at the Old Farm House

Day 9: The Walking Trails Around the farm

The walking trails around the farm provide a fantastic opportunity for birdwatching, with an impressive checklist of 250 bird species recorded in the area
The area can also be explored on horseback
An optional day excursion to visit a Forestry Conservation Project can be arranged
Have dinner and overnight stay at your booked accommodation

Day 10: Transfer to Ruaha National Park

Transfer to Ruaha National Park where you will stay at the beautiful Mwagusi Safari Camp, situated on the banks of the Sand River
After lunch and a relaxing afternoon there will be a sunset game drive
Continue with the game drive until evening
In the evening drive to the camp for dinner and overnight stay

Day 11: Full day game viewing activities in Ruaha

Full day game viewing activities, including a foot safari and game drive
Have a game drive until afternoon
In the afternoon break for a while to have lunch
After lunch continue with an afternoon game drive until evening
Dinners are always memorable affairs, served under the stars often on the sand river itself!
Have dinner and overnight stay at your booked hotel in Ruaha

Day 12: Mwagusi Safari Camp

Mwagusi Safari Camp itself is immensely comfortable, yet with a real bush feel
If you can pull yourself away then there is another whole day to explore the remote and dramatic Ruaha National Park
Have a game drive until evening
In the evening drive to your booked accommodations for dinner and overnight stay

Day 13: Transfer by light aircraft to Dar es Salaam

Have an early breakfast at your hotel and transfer from Ruaha by light aircraft to Dar es Salaam
Arrive in Dar es Salaam for a good time for lunch
Leave you to rest for a while in the afternoon
In the late afternoon you may have an optional Dar es Salaam City tour if you wish too

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Kindly take note of the following:

Rates are quoted based on two guests sharing and single supplement rates apply on single room occupancy

The rates quoted are subject to change without prior warning if there are any increases in bed levies, park fees, fuel, sales tax or VAT, third-party services or any other circumstances beyond our control in the countries featured in this itinerary

On occasion the itinerary may be in a different order or using alternative lodges according to road conditions and availability.

Other Safari Important Notes

ELECTRICITY
All lodges and camps will have electricity although many work off generators with limited times.

The power supply in Tanzania is nominally 240VAC, 50hz. Variable voltage, spikes and sporadic, unexpected, unscheduled power cuts of varying duration can be expected.

INTERNAL FLIGHTS/BAGGAGE
Please note each passenger is only allowed a total of 15kgs of checked and carry-on luggage combined, and must be in small soft-sided bags. This is strictly enforced by airlines and outside of our control. extra luggage can be left in storage in Arusha (by arrangement prior to travel
YELLOW FEVER
It may be required to show a Yellow Fever certificate upon entering the country visited. Please check in with your local health expert for advice on Yellow Fever and other inoculations required for this area.
ACCOMMODATION
Please note all accommodation listed below is not guaranteed, but is indicative of the types of accommodation used.
COMBO TRIP
Please note that this tour combines with other New Sunset Budget Safari and Travel. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with New Sunset Budget Safari and Travel, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another New Sunset Budget Safari and Travel after your trip concludes.

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