Sample itinerary - Lakes & Baobabs 6 nts

Day notes

Flights depart Dar es Salaam's Julius Nyerere International Airport at 10.30 and arrive 11am.

Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to camp.

Spend the next 3 days on a variety of safari activities that include game drives, boat trips and guided walking safaris exploring the Selous landscape; dominated by the Rufiji River which sprawls out into a myriad of lakes and deltas which fill and empty with the rainfall. The predominant landscape is flat with acacia woodland and is home to a third of Tanzania's elephant, two thirds of it's hunting dog population. The Rufiji River is home to plenty of hippo and croc, and the Reserve is home to large numbers of Buffalo, Lion as well as a great many antelope species.

Day notes

Fly from the Selous to Ruaha, departing 11.10 and arriving 13.00.

Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your lodge.

Spend the next 3 days exploring this vast park, primarily on game drives and also walks. The Great Ruaha River winds its way through the rocky outcrops and mountains that punctuate this huge area of Tanzania, creating a swathe of green that attracts much animal and bird life. Away from the river, the landscape transforms dramatically from arid scrublands and grassland to lush green leaves and grasses once the rains begin. Ruaha has a huge diversity of species boasting both the Greater and Lesser Kudu; the striped and spotted hyaena as well as Roan and Sable antelope. The lion population is now so large that they have gained film rights for their prowess at hunting Giraffe, which is not their traditional fare. The park’s rugged rocky outcrops are home to a healthy population of leopards and we are privileged to see Hunting Dogs as well as cheetah, jackals, bat-eared Foxes, genet and civet. Many elephant herds are seen close to the lodge and throughout the Park.

Day notes

Fly from Ruaha back to Dar es Salaam at 13.15 or continue your stay with some time on Tanzania's coast or spectacular islands!