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AFRICA
TANZANIA
Remote Ruaha & Selous Safari
14 DAYS HOTELS/LODGES/CAMP GAMELANDS OF SOUTHERN TANZANIA
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11 DAYS HOTELS/TENTED CAMP/CHALET AFRICAS UNDISCOVERED GAMELANDS
Tanzania devotes more land to wildlife conservation than any other country. The great game parks of the north are already familiar names and justly world famous. But the marvellous Selous Game Reserve in the south, a true wilderness with a rich variety of wildlife, is virtually undiscovered and remains one of Africas best kept secrets. The latter part of our tour is spent on the exotic paradise island Zanzibar.
Selous Game Reserve Well charter a light aircraft from Dar-esSalaam and head southwest to our comfortable river camp in the Selous Game Reserve. The Selous is the largest wildlife area in the world. It is over 21,000 square miles and almost four times the size of the Serengeti! Well go bird-watching and organise an early morning game drive. Well also explore the Rufiji River by boat and watch wildlife come down to drink at dusk. In the evenings we enjoy beautiful African sunsets. The Selous has herds of elephant, as well as many hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, lion, wildebeest, Lichtensteins hartebeest, kudu and prolific birdlife. Fragrant Zanzibar Island We also spend time relaxing and exploring on the spice-rich island of Zanzibar. In Old Zanzibar town you can wander the narrow streets past mosques and towering minarets, or enjoy the aromas of the spices this island
Selous Safari & Zanzibar Ref SZ
ZANZIBAR TOWN
Optional activities
NORTH COAST
This lodge-based safari travels to some of the most untouched and least visited wildlife areas in Africa. Prolific game roams freely in the beautiful Ruaha National Park and well also see many animals in the Selous; Tanzanias largest game reserve. Time is also spent on a tea estate in the Southern Highlands and there is further game-viewing in the Mikumi National Park.
Game Drives in Ruaha National Park We begin with a spectacular drive through savannah, then up through forested mountains to the old German town of Iringa. From here we take a remote road to our lodge in Ruaha with a scenic backdrop of wooded hills and gorges, a fantastic game area watered by the Great Ruaha River. Among the animals that come to drink at the waters edge, we expect to see elephant, lion, leopard, and buffalo; bird life is also plentiful. Several game drives assure a magical wildlife experience in one of Africas most superb game settings. Travelling the Southern Highlands We explore the important Stone Age site at Isimila, then drive up through lush, rolling hills to stay at Mufindi Tea Estate (2100m). Situated on the edge of an escarpment, there are impressive views of the Kibasira marshes below. A long days drive brings us back to the gamelands of Mikumi National Park, flanked by the Udzungura and Uluguru Mountains. Into the Selous Game Reserve We follow little used tracks into the Selous to our comfortable tented camp which has wonderful views of the Rufiji river. The Selous Game Reserve is the largest of its kind anywhere in the world at over 21,000 square miles. It is a chance to see game in a true
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FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly Dar es Salaam. 2 Drive through Mikumi to Iringa. 3 Visit Iringa market; drive Ruaha NP. 4 & 5 Game drives and optional foot safaris in Ruaha. 6 Drive via Isimila Stone Age site to Mufindi Tea estate. 7 At Mufindi; optional walks, bike hire, visit Tea Estate. 8 Drive to Mikumi National Park.9 Game drive in Mikumi. 10 Drive Selous Game Reserve. 11 & 12 In Selous; foot and boat safaris; optional balloon safari. 13 Drive to Dar-es-Salaam via Kibiti. 14 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 3nts hotel, 5nts lodge, 5nts tented camp; 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 10 dinners included. See insert p2. Mode of Travel: 4WD Land Rover/Cruiser(s)/Charter flight/On foot/Boat. Comment: An active safari with several easy walks through Tanzanias little-visited southern game parks, staying mainly in comfortable accommodation. Tracks are narrow and the animals shy in Ruaha and the Selous, so to minimise disturbance and maximise game viewing, we travel in two or three 4WD vehicles. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Leader, driver(s), National Park Rangers/Guide(s), boatmen in the Selous. Services of a local representative on Zanzibar. Group Size: Approx 12 to 16.
ZANZIBAR Spice Island INDIAN OCEAN
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LAKE MZIZIMIA BUSH CAMP
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is famous for. You may like to take a tour of Stonetown or a Spice tour of the island and visit the plantations before we move on to the North Coast where there is time to unwind. You can swim and snorkel off perfect tropical beaches, explore by bicycle or on foot, or perhaps take a sunset Dhow Cruise. Relaxing on safari
Selous balloon flight
The ultimate safari experience. See p127 for details.
Extend your tour...
ZANZIBAR ISLAND EXTENSION This trip can also be extended to spend 4 days relaxing on Zanzibar Island, Ref RUZ. See p127 for details. Hippos & Herons/Peter Eshelby
Selous balloon flight
The ultimate safari experience. See p127 for details.
FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Dar es Salaam. 2 Arrive Dar. 3 Charter plane to Rufiji River camp in the Selous; foot safari and birdwatching. 4 to 6 Boat trips, bush walks and game drives in Selous Reserve; optional balloon flight. 7 Fly Zanzibar Town; optional walking tour of Old Town. 8 In Zanzibar Town; optional spice island tour. 9 Drive North Coast; aftertoon free. 10 At north coast; optional activities including cycling, snorkelling scuba diving. 11 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 3nts hotels, 4nts tented camp, 2nts chalet; 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 4 dinners included. See insert p2. Mode of Travel: Chartered light aircraft/Land Rover/ Boat/On foot/Minibus. Comment: The game lands of the Selous are still largely unexplored, so we charter a plane to reach our well-appointed and comfortable tented camp. Zanzibar island provides culture and relaxation after the safari. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s); ranger guide & boatmen in Selous. Group Size: Approx. 9 to 12.
Game viewing on the Rufiji River/B McKenna
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