9 Days Selous, Mikumi & Ruaha Lodge Safari
Day One: 9 Days Selous, Mikumi & Ruaha Lodge Safari
Depart by 4 wheel-drive to Selous Game Reserve. Arrive late afternoon at Rufiji River Camp which is located on the river just inside the reserve on the eastern approach. The tented Camp is situated in north eastern part of the Selous Game Reserve on a high bank over-looking the mighty Rufiji River and plain beyond. Picnic lunch on the way.
Afternoon boat safari, along the mighty Rufiji River; those who experience this safari can verify the fact that this mighty river boasts africa’s highest on centration of hippopotamus. Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.
Day Two:
Breakfast at Rufiji River Camp. Full day game view drive of Selous Game Reserve. Selous, Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuary with an area of 54,600 sq.km is bigger that Denmark and 4 times the size of Serengeti. It has the World’s largest number of big game – elephant, buffalo, rhino; sable antelope. Selous also contains wildebeest, eland, giraffe, waterbuck, zebra, impala, hippo, leopard and lion. There are about 350 species of birdlife. Picnic lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.
Day Three:
After breakfast, boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River. Bird-life can be seen along the banks of the river. Lunch at the Camp. Walking safari – This safari allows an intimate impression of the African bush and wildlife, which is unforgettable and brings you closest to pristine nature. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day Four:
After breakfast game drive. Lunch at the camp. Another boat safari. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day Five:
After breakfast, drive to Mikumi.(Picnic lunch on the way). Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hill or Mikumi Wildlife Camp.
Day Six: 9 Days Selous, Mikumi & Ruaha Lodge Safari
Breakfast at Vuma Hill or Mikumi Wildlife Camp.Depart for Ruaha.
Stop in Iringa for lunch. Short game drive of Ruaha National Park. Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge. The Lodge is constructed on and around a rocky kopje overlooking the Great Ruaha River. The Camp provides comfortable accommodation and good food while blending into its surroundings to enable visitors to feel themselves a part of the wild. Both the dining “Banda” and the bar, in elevated position above the river combine comfort and coolness together with the most spectacular views.
Day Seven:
Breakfast at the Lodge.Full day game drive in Ruaha National Park.Ruaha, with an area of 10,300sq.km. is the second largest park, and second largest elephant sanctuary in Tanzania. The great Ruaha River which flows along its entire eastern border, creating spectacular gorges and scenery, features a large number of hippos and crocodiles. The wide variety of animals include Greater and Lesser Kudu, Roan and Sable Antelope. Birdlife is rich, with over 370 species recorded (picnic lunch on the way).Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge.
Day Eight:
After breakfast, short game drive in Ruaha National Park. Depart for Iringa.Lunch at Iringa. Depart for Mikumi. Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hill or Mikumi Wildlife Camp
Day Nine:
Breakfast at the Camp Game drive in Mikumi National Park, which is rich in wildlife and contains buffalo, elephant, lion, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, impala and hippo. Lunch at Vuma Hill or Mikumi Wildlife Camp. Depart for Dar es salaam. Arrival at Dar es salaam, in the evening.
Cost Includes:
Transport by road in 4-wheel drive from Dar-es-Salaam and return, accommodation in tented camps/lodges as per itinerary, all meals during the safari, game drive – (boat safari and walking safari in Selous)
park fees, all government taxes, all service charges, services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide.
Not included
Items of personal nature, tips/gratuities, drinks, visas, travel insurance and any other services which is not mentioned below.