Southern Circuit Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Extension - 12 Days

The safari portion of this sample trip has you exploring the wilderness regions of Southern Tanzania. The benefit of a Southern Circuit Safari is firstly far fewer vehicles, secondly a far more remote and secluded experience and thirdly you can get out of the vehicle! By this we mean that you can vary your safari activities to include boat trips, fly camping and walking safaris in addition to the traditional game drives. Accommodation is in luxury tented camps. Five nights in Zanzibar is tagged onto the end of this exhilarating trip which can be tailored to your individual requirements.

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Day 1-3:
Arrive Dar es Salaam and connect with light aircraft flight to the Selous. Then enjoy three nights at:
  • Mahlatini recommends the following accommodation:
  • Impala Camp in a Safari Tent (FB)
Day 4 - 6:
Light aircraft flight to Ruaha and stay three nights at:
Day 7 - 11:
Return flight to Dar es Salaam for flight to Zanzibar and road transfer to stay five nights at:
  • Mahlatini recommends the following accommodation:
  • Pongwe Beach Hotel in a Beach Front Bungalow (HB)
Day 12:
Road transfer to Zanzibar airport for your international connecting Flight

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Day 1 - 3:
Upon arrival at Dar es Salaam you will pass through customs and make your way to your flight to the Selous Game Reserve. On arrival in the Selous you will be met by your driver / guide and escorted the short drive to Impala Camp. The Selous Game Reserve is the largest protected wilderness in Africa and is teeming with wildlife and birdlife. Experience this wilderness from an open 4x4 game vehicle, go game viewing by boat on the Rufiji River or get closer to nature on a walking safari.
Day 4 - 6:
After a leisurely breakfast you will driven to the airstrip for your 09:30 flight to the Ruaha National Park. Ruaha National Park is Tanzania's second largest park and offers some of not only Tanzania's but Africa's wildest and most untouched wilderness. For those wishing to experience wild Africa, the Ruaha is certainly not to be missed. View some of Tanzania's most exceptional wildlife from open 4x4 Game Vehicles. The Camp's guides will take you out in search of the big cats, wild dogs, roan antelope and Greater and Lesser Kudu for which the Ruaha National Park is famous for.
Day 7 - 11:
After your morning game drive and breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for your 11:45 flight to Dar es Salaam. On arrival in Dar es Salaam you will connect with your flight to Zanzibar. On arrival you will be met and transferred by road to Zanzibar's East Coast. Spend your time here soaking up the sun on the beach, partaking in some of the water sports on offer near to the lodge including snorkeling and diving and taking in a day trip to two to explore this exotic island further.
Day 12:
Depending on when your return journey is, you will be transferred via road to Zanzibar for your return flight home.

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Price Guide:
We have rated these sample itineraries as Gold, Platinum & Diamond. Gold offers fantastic value for money with a minimum of 4 star accommodation. Platinum offers the best blend of luxury and value with a mixture of 4 and 5 star properties. Diamond is our exclusive luxury range where much of the accommodation on offer is 5 star superior.
Gold
Note:
The above prices are subject to change dependent on season and exclude international flights
Seasons:
  • Green Season:
    01 June – 5 July
    01 Nov – 20 Dec
    11 Feb – 31 Mar

  • Dry Season:
    06 July – 31 Oct
    21 Dec – 15 Feb
Includes:
  • Transfers and flights as per the itinerary
  • Meals and Accommodation as per itinerary
  • National Parks entry fees
  • Transportation in a 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser with a safari driver/guide
  • Game Activities as offered by the lodges
Excludes:
  • International Flights into Dar es Salaam and out of Zanzibar
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tanzanian Entry visas US$50.00 per person
  • Flying doctors service
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Aviation and Airport taxes and Security fee US$6.00 Person Per trip
  • Drinks

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Customer Review

Holiday to Tanzania during October 2011

Tanzania Review

Only stayed in Zanzibar. Great atmosphere, very friendly people, beautiful scenery, idealic beaches. Couldn't praise it more.

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Tanzania Factfile

Timezone:
EAT (UTC+3)
Language:
English, Swahili
Currency:
Tanzanian Shilling
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
9 hours from Europe
Visas:
Required, call for info