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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arusha (or Dar) to Ruaha

Arusha (or Dar) to Ruaha

You will board your flight from Arusha Airport (ARK) flying to the center of the country, where we find Ruaha National Park, Tanzania's biggest and most wildest national park. On arrival at the airstrip you will be met by a guide from the camp who will take you on your first game drive in route to the camp, located on a plateau at the the footsteps of the Great Rift Valley.

Mdonya Old River camp is the classic bush camp located in a truly wild place. While somewhat basic in comparison to the luxury camps of the Norther Circuit, Mdonya is a comfortable combination of rustic camps with the touches of luxury that make your stay memorable.

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
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LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Mdonya Old River
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Ruaha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2-4

Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park

We will enjoy three full days exploring Ruaha at your pace. While Game Drives in the open vehicles are shared with other camp guests, they are not limited by any schedule which allows you to program the day. The park provides a breathtaking mosaic of ecosystems, from the river pools to the acacia grasslands and wooden forests.

Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy complementary guided walking safari during your stay, which can be arranged between game drives. Additionally, guests are welcome to enjoy Mdonya’s bush breakfasts, bush lunches and sundowners, ensuring that you don't miss a moment of Ruaha's beauty.

Main Destination:
Ruaha National Park
Accommodation:
Mdonya Old River
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Ruaha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Ruaha National Park to Selous Game Reserve

Ruaha National Park to Selous Game Reserve

After a final morning game drive in Ruaha National Park we make our way to the Airstrip to catch our flight onward to the famous Selous Game Reserve. Where you will be met by your guide on arrival and taken to Lake Manze Camp for lunch. After lunch and freshening up will will make our first afternoon game drive in this reserve famous for its elephants.

We return to camp before sunset allowing you the opportunity to experience this magical, romantic camp on the shore of the Lake Manze with stunning lake views from your own veranda. As the sun goes down the activity of the birds, crocodile and hippo increases around the lake providing some extra entertainment.

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:
Lake Manze Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Nyerere NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6-8

Selous Game Reserve

Selous Game Reserve

We will spend the next three days exploring the Selous Game Reserve, in a way that is so different than any other park in Tanzania. You will have the opportunity to combine Game Drives in open vehicles, with guided walking safaris, and boat cruises along the lake. While Game Drive Vehicles are shared with other guests, the camp has no fixed schedule, meaning that you can decide when and for how long you would like to go out on drives, which means you don't miss a minute of the action.

This unique combination of activities can make for exciting days. Often we start the day with an early morning bush walk, allowing us to take a closer look at the beauty of Selous. We then enjoy a breakfast in the bush, before heading out on our morning game drive. We then return to camp for a hot lunch before heading out on a short afternoon game drive, followed by a sunset cruise on Lake Manze.

Main Destination:
Selous Game Reserve
Accommodation:
Lake Manze Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Nyerere NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Selous Game Reserve to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar

Selous Game Reserve to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar

We enjoy a last morning in the Selous opting for a game drive, walking safari or boat cruise. We then head to the airstrip to catch the flight back to Dar or you can continue on to Zanzibar or Mafia to spend some time enjoying the beach before you return home.

Main Destination:
Dar Es Salaam Airport (Dar es Salaam)
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.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
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