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 | 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 | 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
Reference Number: 2024
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. (Transfers are shared unless otherwise noted).
- Sightseeing and safari activities as detailed in the itinerary.
- Applicable park and concession fees.
- Charter flights are shared and may make up to three stops before your final destination.
- Accommodation on a shared basis in standard rooms unless otherwise noted.
- Meals as specified.
- Clients of African Portfolio Inc. are covered for emergency medical services and/or evacuation transportation while on safari. Note: clients who purchase their own travel insurance are not covered under African Portfolio’s plan. Clients residing outside the United States are not covered by this policy and must purchase independent travel insurance and provide proof of coverage.
Excludes:
- Scheduled international, regional or domestic flights.
- Visas: Online visa applications must be completed by the traveler. The process requires provision of personal information/history as well as certification of authenticity, which African Portfolio cannot legally provide on your behalf.
- Certain entry and activity fees that are payable directly to the camp or lodge.
- Trip Cancellation Protection: African Portfolio Inc. strongly recommends the purchase of additional trip cancellation coverage to protect your investment in the event of an unforeseen cancellation for insurable reasons. Please request more information on the cost to insure the total cost of your trip.
- Trip expenses: Medical expenses, meals or activities not specified or indicated as optional, entrance fees, gratuities to drivers/guides/tour leaders, porterage and excess baggage fees.
- Personal expenses: Included but not limited to costs incurred in conjunction with this trip prior to departure, beverages, laundry, communication costs.
