Known to only a few dedicated travellers, these two reserves offer some of Africa's best game areas. Disturbed by little tourist traffic, the feeling of the Africa of old is strong. The recent introduction of a scheduled charter service between these areas has made them easily accessible.
The Selous Game Reserve: The largest in Africa at 55 000 sq km, the reserve has various ecosystems ranging from savanna, miombo woodland to riverine. The Rufuji River is the lifeblood of the region, and supports an impressive population of hippo, crocodile and amazing birdlife. There are over 800 000 large mammals in the park, and over 350 bird species. The African Wild Dog is fairly common in the area. This is one of the few areas where game viewing is done on foot, by boat, and by vehicle. Best months for game are June - December.
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Ruaha National Park: Covering an area of over 10 000 sq km, Ruaha is home to a large elephant population. It is a transition zone between the East African and Southern African species of flora and fauna - one of the few places where you can see Roan, Sable and both Greater and Lesser Kudu. Lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog are the major predators, with both Striped and Spotted Hyena being seen. Most of the park is miombo woodland, with the riverine areas along the Great Ruaha River being combretum / commiphora woodland with plenty of baobabs. Over 400 bird species have been recorded. Best time to visit: May - December / January.
Suggested Selous / Ruaha itinerary option is to follow.
Upgrade to Selous Safari Camp/Sand Rivers Camp (Selous) or Mwagusi Camp/Jongamero (Ruaha) - rates on request.
Includes: Airfare Johannesburg-Dar es Salaam-Johannesburg on Air
Tanzania,
airport transfers,
bed and breakfast accommodation in Dar es Salaam,
scheduled flights Dar es Salaam-Selous-Ruaha-Dar es Salaam,
accommodation including all meals on safari,
game viewing activities as specified,
park fees.
Excludes: Tanzania visa, travel insurance, health requirements (yellow fever, malaria), gratuities, drinks, all items of a personal nature and any service not specified.
Please note:
All prices quoted are subject to change due to airfare increases or any other unforeseen circumstance.
Tailormade itineraries available on request, as well as extensions to Zanzibar.
For groups we can run these safaris using private charters, which will bring down the cost of these safaris.
ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Lunchtime flight on Air Tanzania from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam. On arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at the Dar es Salaam Holiday Inn on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2-4 - Transfer to the airport for your Coastal Air flight to *Rufiji River Camp, Selous. 3 nights at the camp including all meals and two game activities per day.
Day 5-7 - Coastal Air schedule from Selous to *Ruaha River Lodge. 3 nights at the lodge including all meals and two game activities per day.
Day 8 - Midday Coastal Air flight from Ruaha to Dar es Salaam. Transfer to the Dar es Salaam Holiday Inn for overnight on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day 9 - Early morning transfer to Dar es Salaam airport for your return flight to Johannesburg.
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