11 Day Grand Southern Tanzania Safari


On this holiday you will experience the abundant wildlife and diverse ecosystems of the Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park and the magnificent white sand beaches of the Swahili Coast - a luxury wildlife and sea safari in some of the less visited but magnificent parts of Tanzania.
2018 Rates
Price per person sharing from US$6,395

**This is a private itinerary which can be tailor made to suit your personal travel dates and requirements.   Please contact us to discuss your travel plans in more detail.

Day 01        Dar es Salaam ~ Selous               

Welcome To Dar es Salaam!  From the international terminal, you will take a transfer to the domestic terminal to catch your flight to Siwandu airstrip.  Here you will be met by your driver guide and taken back on a short safari to Siwandu in time for lunch.  After lunch and a rest, there will be the opportunity to choose your first activity and begin to explore the Selous Game Reserve, returning in time for sunset and dinner.  You will spend 3 unforgettable nights here on a fully inclusive basis.
Accommodation:        Siwandu

Day 02 & 03        Selous Game Reserve              

An early morning tea or coffee will be served in your luxury tent before breakfast and heading out in the morning, either by boat, vehicle or on foot, taking full advantage of viewing the abundant wildlife.   Return to camp for a splendid lunch, then a difficult decision between a siesta or a dip in the swimming pool whilst waiting for the heat of the day to subside.    Mid afternoon meet for a cup of tea or cooling lemonade and scrumptious cakes under the Jackal Berry tree, and then move onto your second safari of the day.
Accommodation:        Siwandu

Day 04        Selous Game Reserve ~ Ruaha 

This morning after breakfast you will catch your scheduled flight to Ruaha National Park.  On arrival you will be met by a guide and driven the short distance to Jongomero, in time for a traditional safari communal lunch.   After afternoon tea, set out on a game drive in an open-sided vehicle, and at sunset sip on a sundowner before heading back to camp for dinner.  Your stay at Jongomero will be for 4 nights fully inclusive.
Accommodation:        Jongomero

Day 05 - 07        Ruaha National Park        

You have these 3 full days to wake up to early morning tea or coffee in your luxury tent and look forward to exploring Ruaha National Park, roaming the riverine areas and hills on game drives, or undertaking guided dawn game walks navigating the dry river beds. 
Accommodation: 
Jongomero

Day 08        Ruaha ~ Swahili Coast                                         

You will then be taken on a short game drive to the airstrip for the flight to Dar es Salaam,where you will be met by a driver and taken on a road transfer to Ras Kutani in time for lunch.    You will stay for 3 fully catered nights on the tranquil Indian Ocean shores of Tanzania. 
Accommodation:
Ras Kutani

Day 09 & 10        Swahili Coast                            

Immerse yourself in the spirit of relaxation and indulgence that is Ras Kutani’s specialty. With a choice of walks along the beach, through the coastal forest or visit the local village of Gomvu, the opportunity to boogie board or kayak, or to watch turtles hatch, or catch a glimpse of a passing humpback whale, there is always plenty for you to do between relaxing!
Accommodation:        Ras Kutani

Day 11        Day of Departure                             

On your final day, pack and enjoy your last few hours of tropical beach before transferring back to Dar es Salaam to continue your journey - Karibu Tena!