Enjoy and itinerary that encompasses some of the country's most remote wildlife destinations and the opportunity to enjoy a quieter, more traditional safari experience in a more untamed Africa. This 12 night itinerary begins in the country's vibrant capital on the shores of the Indian Ocean.
From there continue to Ruaha, Tanzania’s largest national park. This vast landscape, about the size of New Jersey, is home to ten percent of Africa’s lions and the region's highest population of elephants, in a landscape dotted with baobabs, palm trees and kopjes. Enjoy sightings of some of the most striking antelope - greater kudu with their vast spiraling horns, or perhaps roan and sable. Wild dog and leopard are also regularly spotted.
The next stop is Katavi, home to large animal herds, including Cape Buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and elephant. The dry season and the resulting mud holes make for an entertaining sight, as they can be packed with hundreds of hippos.
The itinerary ends in the Selous Game Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Africa’s largest game reserve - roughly three times the size of the Serengeti. Its lush landscapes are dominated by the river and a chain of lakes that make for excellent wildlife watching. As a reserve rather than a national park, it allows walking safaris, boat trips and fly-camping as well.
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day 0 |
The Oyster Bay Hotel Suites | Dar es Salaam |
1 night |
AI |
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day 1 |
Kigelia Ruaha | Ruaha National Park |
3 nights |
FI |
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day 4 |
Chada Katavi | Katavi National Park |
3 nights |
FI |
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day 7 |
Sand Rivers Selous | Nyerere National Park |
4 nights |
FI |
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day 11 |
The Oyster Bay Hotel Suites | Dar es Salaam |
1 night |
AI |
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AI: All Inclusive - Bed and All Meals |
FI: Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities |
13 Days / 12 Nights
Estimated price: US $14,000 - $17,000 per person, based on 2 adults sharing
- Accommodations are subject to availability at the time of booking
- Inclusive of internal flights: Dar es Salaam - Ruaha - Katavi - Selous - Dar es Salaam (Mondays and Thursdays to Katavi and Selous)
- Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations, increase in fuel prices, or other fees imposed by the government or tourism industry, not within our control.
Includes:
- Transfers between the specified airport and designated accommodation. (These may be shared unless otherwise noted).
- Internal flights listed as “included” in the trip cost. Charter flights are shared and may make up to three stops before your final destination.
- Sightseeing and safari activities as detailed in the itinerary. (These may be shared unless otherwise noted).
- Applicable park and concession fees.
- Accommodation on a shared basis in standard rooms unless otherwise noted.
- Meals as specified.
Excludes:
- International flights
- Regional and domestic flights – NOT listed as included in the trip cost.
- Meals or activities not specified or indicated as optional including entrance fees.
- Gratuities to drivers/guides/tour leaders, porterage and excess baggage fees.
- Tourist Visas (if applicable)
- Travel Insurance and Trip Cancellation Protection. African Portfolio strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation coverage to protect your trip and requires each client to be insured for a minimum $500,000 in emergency medical evacuation coverage.
- Laundry and beverages (unless specified in the itinerary)
