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Selous, Mikumi & Udzungwa Mountains

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Safari Overview

Africa’s largest and oldest game reserve is one of its most scenic wildlife destinations; the Selous is utterly beautiful.  The beauty of the park is matched by the quality of a safari here; boating, walking and fly camping compliment standard game driving in thriving wildlife areas.  This is an outrageously good safari park and an essential component of any southern circuit itinerary.

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Safari Itinerary

Day 1

Dar es Salaam – Selous Game Reserve

Two hours’ drive southwards to the Rufiji river and another 2 hours into Selous Game Reserve which is with about 50,000 sq km is one of the largest areas set aside for wildlife preservation anywhere in the world. The northern sector is scenically the most beautiful, dominated by the Rufiji river with its lakes and swamplands interlaced with a myriad of channels. As well as its open savannah, the predominant vegetation is its “miombo” woodland which, particularly in the southern part of the reserve stretches for miles.

Day 2 - 3

Selous Game Reserve

Each day of your stay is designed to be different and to offer unrivalled exposure to this stunning African landscape. With a mixture of vehicle, boating and walking safaris something is on offer for everyone. The lodge’s specialty walking safaris are concentrated around the early morning & late afternoon, with opportunities for fishing and relaxing in the shade, perhaps around a waterhole, soaking up the sounds & smells of Africa.

Day 4

Mikumi National Park

Today you travel through the northern section of the Selous Game Reserve viewing game on route including a stop off for lunch in Mikumi National Park. Although a bit smaller than some of the more illustrious Tanzanian National Parks, Mikumi still offers a good safari experience with typical flora and fauna of East Africa. There is a rich variety of bird species as well as large numbers of Giraffes, Buffaloes and Elephants and close to the waterholes Lions, Leopards and Hippos. Furthermore, you can see Zebras, wild Dogs, Pythons, Hartebeest, Wildebeest, Elephants, Impala, Warthog, Eland and other antelope. Several observation towers enable you to view the park in its entirety.

Day 5

Udzungwa Mountains

Udzungwa National Park contains the greatest altitudinal range of forests in East Africa. Because of such a wide range in altitude and habitat types, Udzungwa National Park has one of the highest numbers of species endemism worldwide. With no roads entering Udzungwa National Park it is a paradise for hikers and your next days will be spent on breath-taking day-hikes into the dense rain-forest or onto the high plateau.

Today you will hike up to the Sanje River Waterfall, which plunges for 170 metres through the forest to the valley below. The view from the top is magnificent!

Day 6

Mikumi National Park- Dar es Salaam

You spend your day in Mikumi National Park.  In the afternoon drive, back to Dar es Salaam.

Package Price Covers:

  • All Entrance fees and Government taxes
  • Professional multilingual driver-guide
  • Game drives as per itinerary
  • Enough mineral water and soft drinks
  • Safari jeep 4×4 with pop up roof
  • Unlimited mileage on the safari
  • Airport Transfers (Arrival and Departure)
  • Full board accommodation on safari

Price do not Cover:

  • International and local airfare.
  • Optional tours, eg: Maasai Boma visiting
  • Personal Nature expenses eg. everages
  • Tips for driver-guide
  • Insurance/Medical Cover

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