17 Days/ 16 Nights - Southern Tanzania Safari Adventure

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Southern Tanzania Adventure by Amani Tours

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Day 1 – Depart by Air to the Selous Game Reserve
After breakfast depart Dar by chartered aircraft (one-hour).
Lunch upon arrival at Rufiji River Camp
Afternoon boating safari along the mighty Rufiji River. You will see plenty of hippos, crocodiles and bird life with over 400 species.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp

Day 2 – A Full Day of Game Drives & Walking Safaris
After breakfast, morning game drive in the Selous, Africa's largest wildlife sanctuary, with an area of 54.600kms.
Lunch at Rufiji River Camp
Afternoon walking safari in the Selous, which boast the world's largest number of big game - elephant, buffalo, rhino, hippos, giraffes and wildebeest.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.

Day 3 – A Full Day of Walking/ Boating Safaris in Selous
After breakfast, go on a morning walking safari with intimate impressions of the rich wildlife in the African bush.
Lunch at Rufiji River Camp
Afternoon boating safari in the Great Rufiji River.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp

Day 4 – Another Full Day of Walking/ Boating Safaris in Selous
After breakfast, go on a morning walking safari with intimate impressions of the rich wildlife in the African bush.
Lunch at Rufiji River Camp
Afternoon boating safari in the Great Rufiji River.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp

Day 5 – Depart Selous for Udzungwa Mountains
After breakfast, departure for Udzungwa via a scenic drive through the Uluguru Mountains to Mikumi (approx 7 hours).
Lunch in Mikumi en route to Udzungwa
Late afternoon arrival at the Udzungwa with half-day hiking and bird-watching in the pristine rainforest.
Dinner and overnight at Udzungwa Lodge

Day 6 - A Full Day of Hiking in the Udzungwa Mountains
After breakfast, spend a full-day hiking in the Udzungwa Mountains.
Picnic lunch in the Mountains
Afternoon hiking and bird-watching in the rainforest towards the Sanje River Waterfall.
Dinner and overnight at Udzungwa Lodge

Day 7 – Depart Udzungwa for Mikumi National Park
After breakfast, drive through the southern highlands to Mikumi National Park.
Lunch at Vuma Hill Camp or Mikumi Wildlife Camp
Afternoon game drive in Mikumi National Park
Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hill Camp or Mikumi Wildlife Camp

Day 8 - A Full Day of Game Drives in Mikumi National Park
After breakfast, morning game drive in Mikumi
Lunch at Vuma Hill Camp or Mikumi Wildlife Camp
Afternoon game drive in Mikumi
Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hill Camp or Mikumi Wildlife Camp

Day 9 – Depart Mikumi for Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, drive through the southern highlands to Ruaha National Park (approx 6 hours). with stop in .
Lunch in Iringa Town en route to Ruaha
Afternoon game drive in Ruaha National Park
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge.

Day 10 - Full Day of Game Drives in Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, morning game drive in Ruaha National Park
Lunch at Ruaha River Lodge
Afternoon game drive in Ruaha National Park
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge

Day 11 - Another Full Day of Game Drives in Ruaha
After breakfast, morning game drive in Ruaha National Park
Lunch at Ruaha River Lodge
Afternoon game drive in Ruaha National Park
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge

Day 12 - Depart Ruaha for Zanzibar
After breakfast, fly-out of Ruaha by a daily scheduled morning shared charter flight (11.45am) to Zanzibar.
Arrive at Zanzibar Airport then transfer to Zanzibar Serena Inn in Stone Town for lunch.
Afternoon of leisure at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at Zanzibar Serena Inn

Day 13 – Stone Town Tour/ Spice Tour
After breakfast, take the historical half-day (4-hour) Stone Town Tour or the exotic spice tour.
Late lunch at Zanzibar Serena Inn.
Dinner and overnight at Zanzibar Serena Inn

Day 14 & 16 – Transfer/Leisure Activities at Blue Bay Resort
After breakfast, transfer (45 min.) by shuttle bus to Blue Bay Beach Resort in East Coast for two days of leisure/activities.
Lunch at Blue Bay Resort.
Afternoon of leisure and activities; snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving, dhow trips, etc.
Dinner and overnight at Blue Bay Resort

Day 17 - Depart to Airport
After breakfast or lunch transfer (about 50 minutes) to airport for flight to Arusha, Dar es Salaam or international destination.

All Meals Included
End of Trip

What's Included:
» Accommodation Full Board (All Meals)
» Transportation with Driver/Guide During Safari
» Vehicle Supplement Fee for all Parks
» All Park Fees

What's NOT Included:
» Costs of a Personal Nature
» Tips to your Driver/Guide During Safari
» Alcoholic Beverages



For more information about our Southern Tanzania safari itineraries please visit: Amani-Tours.com

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