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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Sand Rivers

Sand Rivers

Take a car service from your hotel to the domestic airport in Dar. After a short flight you will be picked up at the airstrip in Selous by a friendly welcome from the Sand Rivers guides. Enjoy some refreshments on the way to camp, settle in and take your pick of afternoon activities including games drives, boat trips and walking safaris (latterly at extra cost).

Main Destination:
Selous Game Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easiest wildlife viewing)
High Season June to October (The main tourist area gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Nyerere NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeAbundant
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Elewana Sand River Masai Mara
  • Luxury+ tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2-3

Sand Rivers

Sand Rivers

Take the days as they come, relaxing in the exquisite camp and absorbing the spectacular surroundings or getting out for game drives, bush walks or boat trips. There is also a highly recommend option for fly camping (at extra cost). Learn about the fascinating history of the Selous Game Reserve.

Main Destination:
Selous Game Reserve
Accommodation:
Elewana Sand River Masai Mara
  • Luxury+ tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4

Kigelia Camp

Kigelia Camp

After breakfast at Sand Rivers you will be escorted back to the airstrip for the short hop over to Ruaha National Park. You will again be met at the airstrip by the Kigelia guides and taken back to Kigelia Camp via a game drive through the contrasting Ruaha landscape. After lunch, head out to explore and find Ruaha's spectacular wildlife and scenery.

Main Destination:
Ruaha National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season June to October (Ruaha is rarely crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Rains are very rare)

Wildlife in Ruaha NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LionOccasional
Show more
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Kigelia Safari Camp Ruaha
  • Luxury lodge (with rustic facilities) located inside Ruaha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5-6

Kigelia Camp

Kigelia Camp

Unwind in camp and appreciate the different environment. Morning and afternoon game drives and bush walks at your leisure. One night drive is also included in the price. Be inspired by the wilderness around you from this small and intimate camp of only six tents.

Main Destination:
Ruaha National Park
Accommodation:
Kigelia Safari Camp Ruaha
  • Luxury lodge (with rustic facilities) located inside Ruaha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7

Chada Katavi

Chada Katavi

After breakfast head to the airstrip for an early morning flight to Katavi National Park and the beginning of the western Tanzania leg of your safari. You will be met by the guides from Chada Camp and escorted back to camp via a short game drive. A unique and different environment again to stimulate your senses.

Main Destination:
Katavi National Park
Best Time To Visit July to October
High Season July to October (Katavi is rarely crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Katavi NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
Show more
ZebraOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Chada Safari Camp Katavi
  • Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Katavi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 8-9

Chada Katavi

Chada Katavi

Your safari gets even more remote. Explore the seldom visited wilds of Katavi with game drives, bush walks and even a night drive is included. Option for highly recommended night under the stars fly camping out in the bush. Enjoy a sundowner outside camp.

Main Destination:
Katavi National Park
Accommodation:
Chada Safari Camp Katavi
  • Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Katavi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 10

Greystoke Mahale

Greystoke Mahale

Saving the most wild and remote for last, take breakfast at Chada Camp before your flight to Mahale Mountains National Park on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Then it is a short boat ride from the airstrip to a warm welcome at Greystoke Mahale. Settle into the wonderful camp and browse the multitude of activities on offer.

Main Destination:
Mahale Mountains National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit August to October (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season August to October (Mahale is never crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Almost no rainfall)

Wildlife in Mahale Mountains NP

HippoOccasional
ZebraRare
Show more
LionVery Rare
Accommodation:
Greystoke Safari Camp Mahale
  • Luxury lodge (with rustic facilities) located inside Mahale Mountains NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 11-12

Greystoke Mahale

Greystoke Mahale

You have four nights to unwind and and take in the magic of Mahale. The main event is hiking into the mountains to find Chimpanzees, one hike is included each full day. You can also go for boat rides, forest walks, fishing and snorkelling, which are all included. Take dinner on the beach by the lake.

Main Destination:
Mahale Mountains National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Greystoke Safari Camp Mahale
  • Luxury lodge (with rustic facilities) located inside Mahale Mountains NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 13

Return to Dar es Salaam

Return to Dar es Salaam

Your safari draws to close as you fly back across Tanzania to Dar es Salaam. Paul Tickner Safaris can organise your city accommodation, transfers and onward destinations.

Main Destination:
Dar Es Salaam (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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