10 Days Selous Ruaha Mafia

Description

Overview

This 10 Day selous ruaha mafia island safari Experience the beautiful scenery and wildlife of southern Tanzania; take a different perspective on a boat safari in the Selous Game Reserve and connect with the untouched wilderness of Ruaha National Park. Finish off with beaches, seafood and relaxation for a sumptuous break and an eco-friendly approach on Mafia Island. Fly between destinations and enjoy the very best service, guiding, cuisine and locations on offer.

Highlight

Day 1: Flight from Dar Es Salaam to Selous

Day 2-3: Lake Manze Camp

Day 4: Flight from Selous to Ruaha

Day 5-6: Kwihala Camp

Day 7: Flight from Ruaha to Mafia via Dar es Salaam

Day 8-9: Chole Mjini

Day 10: Back to Dar es Salaam

Itenerary

10 Days Selous Ruaha Mafia

A short flight from Dar es Salaam brings you to one of the largest protected areas left on earth, the Selous Game Reserve. You will be picked up at the airstrip and taken to Lake Manze Camp, with game viewing on the way. Settle in and enjoy lunch at camp before heading out in the afternoon for a game drive, boat trip or bush walk (extra cost).

Accommodation:	Lake Manze Camp
Meals:	Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast.

Relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and wildlife passing through at Lake Manze camp. Choose from a range of activities including game drives, boat trips or bush walks (extra cost). Take breakfast and/or lunch out on a drive with you and learn about the history of the Selous.

Accommodation:	Lake Manze camp.
Meals Planed:	B.L & D

After breakfast at Lake Manze head to the airstrip for the short hop to the spectacular wilderness of Ruaha National Park. You will be picked up at the airstrip and enjoy refreshments on game drive back to Kwihala Camp, a true bush camp in a game rich area of the park. After lunch, head out into the park with Kwihala’s excellent guides. Listen to the sounds of the bush under canvas at dinner.

Accommodation:	Kwihala Camp
Meals Planed:	Full Board Basis

Take a packed lunch and head out for a full day game drive, or opt for an early morning or afternoon game drive, taking advantage of Kwihala’s prime location, or just spend time relaxing and enjoying your surroundings at Kwihala Camp. Bush walks are available with Kwihala’s top notch guides but must be pre-booked (extra cost).

Accommodation:	Kwihala Camp.
Meals Planed:	B.L & D

After breakfast at Kwihala you will fly to Mafia Island via a short stop in Dar. You will be met at the airstrip and driven across the island before a short boat trip across the channel to Chole Island itself. This is the relaxing part of the trip and there is a lot for your senses to take in, but there is also lots of options for the more active traveler!

Accommodation:	Kwihala camp
Meals Planed:	B.L & D

Check out of the lodge / camp in the morning and drive through the Central Serengeti and via the Naabi Hill Gate into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You can pass through Olduvai Gorge if you wish ( at extra cost). We will then descend into the Crater floor. Picnic lunch will be served at the Hippo poolside Picnic site then continue with game drives for the rest of the day until late afternoon when we drive up to the Crater Rim for overnight

Accommodation:	Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meals Planed:	B.L & D

A leisurely breakfast at the lodge then check out and drive to Arusha town where you will take your flight to the spice Island of Zanzibar. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Ocean Paradise Resort, staying in the Superior Garden rooms. Dinner included.-09

Accommodation:	tree house lodge/simmilar
Meals Planed:	B.L.D

Where to start, you are staying at the top of a baobab tree overlooking the Indian Ocean, so there’s that. Take advantage of the owners’ local knowledge and experience on private diving trips. A daily snorkeling/sunset boat cruise is included, extra activities include visiting the ancient ruins, swimming with whale sharks, finding hatching turtles and more (all at extra cost). Curl the sand between your toes and let Mafia Island do the work.

Accommodation:	baobab tree
Meals Planed:	B.L .D

This is the bit you will be dreading, heading back to Dar es Salaam and home. You can spend the last morning relaxing before making the journey back across Mafia. We can organize all the necessary car services, day rooms or hotels in Dar.

Accommodation:	none
Meals Planed:	Breakfast,Lunch

Cancelation Procedure

10% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 30 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 30 days prior departure. No refund applicable within 30 days of departure..

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Payment Procedure

A deposit of 10% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 30 days prior departure. For any bookings within 30days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.

Include

Park fees
Conservation Fees
All activities (unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
A professional driver/guide.
All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
Roundtrip airport transfer
All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water on all days.

Exclude

International flights
Increases in park fees where applicable
Visa and passport fees
Personal items
(tipping guideline
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Items of a personal nature

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