Combine Unesco World Heritage site Stone Town and a beach resort on Zanzibar with 2 nights on safari in Selous Game Reserve/Nyerere National Park in South Tanzania. Let go of worries and tension whilst enjoying the pristine beaches of the exotic Island. Once rested, travel to discover Nyerere National park and be captivated by what nature has to offer. After these very exciting days, spend some more lazy days along stretches of white sandy beaches on Zanzibar, before returning to daily life.
Arrive in Dar es Salaam and transfer to Golden tulip for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, drive from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park with packed lunch for a game drive. Accommodation: Vuma Hills Tented Camp
Today, we head to Ruaha National Park where we will have a game drive in the afternoon. Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge
After breakfast, you dedicate these days in Ruaha for morning and afternoon game drives. You will have all meals at your lodge. Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge
After breakfast, we head for a game drive en route back to Mikumi. This is to make our way to the Selous Game Reserve : Accommodation: Vuma Hills Tented Camp
After breakfast, we head towards the Selous Game Reserve through Matemwe gate. After Morogoro, you will leave the tar road and drive along the Uluguru Mountains through remote villages. Accommodation: Rufiji River Camp
Selous Game Reserve is the biggest wildlife conservation area in Africa and forms together with the bordering Mikumi and Udzungwa. Today Accommodation: Rufiji River Camp
LEAVE for Dar-es-salaam and transfered to airport or hote
Inclusions & Exclusions
Package includes:-
All accommodation All activities as specified in the itinerary
Evacuation insurance (AMREF – Flying Doctors)
Safari vehicle
All flights as per the tour
All meals Water in car Park fees
English speaking driver/guide 24/7 phone support
Thermos with hot tea/coffee
Medical Kit Camping gears and chef for a camping safari
Package excludes:-
Gratuities
Personal travel insurance
Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
Visas and visa fees where relevant
Beverages at the Arusha Coffee Lodge
Expertise
Our passionate specialists have all travelled extensively in Tanzania
A dedicated expert will design your bespoke journey from start to finish
We only work with the best suppliers and guides
Quick facts
Flexible booking terms
Secured deposit
Stringent safety & hygiene standards
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Emergency medical care
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Getting here
How to Get to Selous
By Road:
The Selous Game Reserve can be accessed on a road safari however, when traveling from Dar es Salaam, there is a direct route that covers a distance of 240 km / 149 miles following the eastern road. The drive is bumpy and long taking you 6 to 7 hours which is nearly half a day’s drive.
By Railroad System:
The other way to access the Selous Reserve is by using the TAZARA (Tanzania Zambia Railway). It begins in Dar es Salaam, and takes you on an adventure through the trails in Tanzania’s wilderness up to the Matambwe railway. On this journey, you will enjoy the attractiveness of the green countryside. The ride takes 4 to 5 hours.
By Air Transport:
The third alternative to get to Selous Game Reserve is by using a charter flight. There are numerous departure flights connecting from Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam and Arusha that land at different accommodations or public access airstrips.
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can help select your international flights, but you’ll have to book them yoursel
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO – Check price). Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK – Check price) via Dar or Nairobi
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost