6 Days flying Safari – Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park
Tour Summary
- This tour starts and ends in Dar es Salaam
- You’ll visit Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park
- Activities: Game Drives, Boat Safari and Walking Safari
- Game drives: Pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
Itinerary:
Day 1: Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar to Selous Game Reserve
You will start your safari in Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam Airport whereby you have to arrive 60 minutes before your departure time 0800hrs. On Arrival in Selous Game Reserve Mtemere Airstrip at 0915hrs or 0945hrs, you will be met by the driver guide who will transfer you to the camp or lodge for check-in. At around 16h00 in the evening, depart for an adventurous and romantic sunset boat safari along the great Rufiji River to spotting hippos, crocodiles and birds, and enjoying the spectacular sundown.
Day 2: Selous Game Reserve
After early breakfast, depart for a full day game drive with picnic lunch in the Selous Game Reserve, exploring the game in the surrounding areas. Animals, including elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalos, zebras and even the rare African wild dogs, are common. Picnic lunch in the mid-day, later on, return to the camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Selous Game Reserve to Ruaha National Park
Early morning bushwalking Safari, then breakfasts followed by transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled departure to Ruaha NP. After arriving at Msembe airstrip, your driver-guide will pick you for a half-day game drive in Ruaha National Park.
Day 4 & 5: Ruaha National Park
Two days of game drives with picnic lunch, Ruaha is the largest National park in Tanzania and covers about 22,000 km². It is one of the few of Tanzania’s famous wilderness areas, whereby the experience of game viewing spiced up by the exciting landscape. Ruaha has various animals, including a large population of elephants, greater kudus, lesser kudus, cheetahs, leopards, lions, roan and sable antelopes.
Day 6: Ruaha National Park to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
After morning breakfast en-route game drive to the airstrip for your scheduled departure to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
INCLUDED:
- Return flight from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
- Airstrip transfers
- All specified accommodation
- All activities as specified in the itinerary
- Evacuation insurance (AMREF - Flying Doctors)
- Safari vehicle
- All meals
- Water in car
- Park fees
- English speaking driver-guide
- 24/7 phone support
- Thermos with hot tea or coffee
- Medical Kit
- Camping gears and chef for a camping safari
At Super Luxury Lodges:
- All soft drinks, house wine, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees (excluding champagne, cognacs, fine wines, premium brand, spirits and cigars)
- Laundry services
EXCLUDED:
- International Flights
- Personal travel insurance
- Visa for entry (bought upon arrival, 50-100 USD pp.)
- Departure tax from Zanzibar Airport (if any)
- Meals not specified
- Sleeping bag for a camping safari
- Tipping
- Drinks
- Souvenirs
- Laundry service
PRICES
- LOW SEASON
- HIGH SEASON
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Accommodation Level | Accommodation | Rates – Per Person Sharing | |||||
2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | 5 pax | 6 pax | |||
High End | Roho ya Selous Jabari Ridge |
5,720 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Luxury | Serena Mivumo Lodge Kwihala Camp |
4,400 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Mid-Range | Rufiji River Camp Ruaha River Lodge |
3,972 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Standard | Selous Kinga Lodge Ruaha Hill Top Lodge |
2,897 | 2,778 | 2,682 | 2,652 | 2,612 | |
Budget | Selous Mpingo Lodge Ruaha Hill Top Lodge |
2,831 | 2,664 | 2,558 | 2,512 | 2,469 |
Please turn your phone to landscape to view the table of prices. Thank you.
Accommodation Level | Accommodation | Rates – Per Person Sharing | |||||
2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | 5 pax | 6 pax | |||
High End | Roho ya Selous Jabari Ridge |
7,049 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Luxury | Serena Mivumo Lodge Kwihala Camp |
4,787 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Mid-Range | Rufiji River Camp Ruaha River Lodge |
4,424 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Standard | Selous Kinga Lodge Ruaha Hill Top Lodge |
2,897 | 2,778 | 2,682 | 2,652 | 2,612 | |
Budget | Selous Mpingo Lodge Ruaha Hill Top Lodge |
2,831 | 2,664 | 2,558 | 2,512 | 2,469 |