Itinerary Highlights
- Enjoy the thrill of searching for big game in one of Tanzania's famous reserves Nyerere Selous Game Reserve
- Go off the beaten track and discover Ruaha National Park
- Escape to your own secluded Island and stay at Fanjove Island lodge
What's Included
- Flights
- Accommodation Throughout
- Travel Guide
- Transfers
11 nights from £8,670 - £9,220 per person
Shelley Phillips
Travel Specialist
For those looking for something a bit different, try this 'off the beaten track' itinerary that incorporates two of the most popular game reserves in Southern Tanzania, here we take you to the Nyerere Selous Game Reserve (recently renamed Nyerere) and Ruaha National Park, where you can explore the bush on thrilling morning and afternoon game drives, by guided safari walks and on seasonal safari boat trips. Finally, you will escape to the secluded and remote Fanjove Island for some time on the beach at an idyllic stretch of the Tanzanian coast where you can snorkel and kayak or laze around with a book.
Itinerary
Day 1 Depart from London to Dar Es Salaam
Depart from London on overnight flight to Dar es Salaam via Nairobi. Your first night will be near the airport at Dar Es Salaam, ready for an early start to the game reserves.
Day 2 Nyerere / Selous Game Reserve
On arrival you will be transferred by light aircraft into the Nyerere / Selous Game Reserve for a 3 night stay at Siwandu Camp, all meals, scheduled morning and afternoon game viewing activities and park fees included.
Day 3 Nyerere Selous Game Reserve
Morning and afternoon game viewing activities are in specially adapted, open four-wheel drive vehicles or cruising the rivers watching animals come down to the waters edge from sturdy metal boats and a covered canopy for your comfort, all with expert well trained guides. An early morning guided walk is highly recommended, getting close to nature and giving a fascinating look into the smaller things on the ground. For the more adventurous there is the possibility of an optional 1 or 2 night overnight fly camping.
Staying at
Siwandu Camp
Day 5 Ruaha National Park
Light aircraft flight into Ruaha National Park for a 3 night stay at Jongomero Camp, all meals, scheduled morning and afternoon game viewing activities and park fees included.
Day 6 Ruaha National Park
Game drives are the order of the day here, conducted in the morning and afternoon in open 4x4 vehicles . An early morning guided walk is must and optional 1 or 2 night overnight fly camping.
Day 8 Swahili Coast - Fanjove Island
Light aircraft flight to Songo Songo via Dar es Salaam followed by a boat transfer to Fanjove Island for the next 3 nights with all meals and activities included.
Day 9 Swahili Coast
After a heavy safari schedule, some quiet time on the Tanzania coast is a perfect way to unwind. However for those not content with wiling away the day with a swim, good book or long walks on deserted beaches, there is much to do. Activities include nearby snorkelling with equipment provided, kayaks to explore the fresh water lagoon, boogie board in the surf, the coastal forest behind the lodge is home to 132 different species of trees and four species of monkey and visits to the local village giving an insight into Swahili life today.
Day 11 Return flight to Dar es Salaam
Return flight to Dar es Salaam for return overnight flight to London via Nairobi
Shelley Phillips
Travel Specialist
Pricing Information & Dates
11 nights from £8,670 - £9,220 per person
Itinerary Dates
Pricing
1st Sep 2023 -
31st Mar 2024
31st Mar 2024
£8,670
1st May 2024 -
31st Mar 2025
31st Mar 2025
£9,220
Shelley Phillips
Travel Specialist
Price Includes
- Return International Flights as per the itinerary
- All airport taxes and security charges
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Transfers as specified
- Activities and excursions as specified
- All entrace fees on sightseeing tours as specified
• Domestic light aircraft flights in Tanzania
• Air taxes
• Road transfers
• Safari accommodation including all meals
• Safari park fees
• Scheduled game activities and some lodge activities included when on the beach
Price Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions
• Visa fee
• Gratuities to the driver guide
• Comprehensive travel insurance
• Drinks
• Laundry
• Purchases of personal nature
• Telephone calls
• Additional activities and medical precautions.
Pricing Notes
Luggage restriction of 15 kilograms per person in soft bags only
Why Choose Us?
Passionate travel experts
- We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
- Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
- We work with local guides to immerse you deeper in our diverse range of experiences
Personal & tailor-made
- You'll speak to your own expert who'll share their first-hand knowledge
- We'll make your itinerary seamless with 24/7 emergency contact available
- Your Travel Specialist will listen to ensure you have the best chance of seeing the wildlife you love
Responsible by nature
- We take care to actively contribute to the conservation of environments we visit
- For select countries, we make a charitable donation on your behalf when you make your booking
- We've partnered with conservation experts and NGOs to curate responsible tours
For the latest travel advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office check www.gov.uk/travelaware
){kind=icon}