Private Nyerere (Selous) and Ruaha National Park Safari

On arrival at Dar-es-Salaam International Airport (JKI) you will be met by your driver who will transfer you to Serena Hotel An oasis within Dar set out on a beautiful landscaped and garden. Pure tranquility with spectacular views of Dar es salaam city. Serena hotel Dar offers a unique experience from which to start your safari adventure. Freshen up after your journey to Tanzania and unwind in the lush gardens before enjoying a delicious meal. Enjoying the remarkable view of Dar-es-salaam city by just walking in the tropical garden. Get an early night’s rest before your safari itinerary kicks off in the morning! Overnight at Serena Hotel Dar-es-sallm or similar (with Dinner and breakfast included)

After breakfast, pack your bags, Checkout hotel and You will be driven to Dar es salaam airport for your light aircraft flight to the Nyerere (Selous) one of Africa’s greatest national parks. You will be staying in Matemwe, surrounded by seemingly never-ending savannah plains, at the wonderful Kulinda camps and your guide will meet you at the airstrip and drive you to the Lodge. Settle in and soak up your new surroundings before enjoying a delicious, fresh lunch in a shady spot. There is time to relax for a couple of hours after lunch, before meeting at the reception and departing on a boat ride safari. Selous is home to a wide variety and high densities of wildlife, making a safari here immensely rewarding. Look for lions lounging on the park, herds of buffalo roaming the bushes and lilac breasted rollers perching on acacia branches. Overnight at Selous Kulinda camp or similar (with Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast)

Your last days on safari offer plenty of flexibility, with a range of safari activities to choose from each morning and afternoon. Walking safaris are entirely different here to those in Ruaha, exploring the miombo woodland environment with your guide. In the early mornings, the light is particularly beautiful in the Selous, making for some great photography opportunities as you look for tracks of wildlife that have come near camp overnight. The boat ride safaris are a superb morning or afternoon, watching wildlife come to the water’s edge to drink and getting close to bird colonies, hippos and crocodiles. You can also enjoy a spot of catch and release fishing, too. Game drives are the best way to travel further afield and see some larger game including the predators the Selous is home to the largest populations of wild dog in Africa, which are a real highlight if you are lucky enough to encounter a pack.

After breakfast, pack your bags, depart camp and will continue to the relevant airstrip. Here you will bid your guide farewell as you board your flight to Ruaha National Park. On arrival at Ruaha Airstrip you will be met by our representative and transferred by to Raha river lodge to freshen up and relax. Once refreshed you will then make your way to the dining area for dinner. Overnight at Raha river Lodge or similar (with Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast)

Raha River Lodge combines raw beauty with excellence setting. Situated along the river is a great spot for photographic safari in Ruaha National Park Tanzania, this is unconstrained Africa where you will find one of the most spectacular concentrations of wildlife set in a beautifully diverse landscape that ranges from baobab forests, granite kopjes and open plains to cooling rivers and woodland valleys. Largely unexplored, Ruaha is as remote as you can get in East Africa. Few have heard of it and none will forget the destination.
Depending on your preference Each day you have a choice of activity – game drives, walking safaris and if you wish, a full day game drives with picnic lunches are also possible. A walking safari will offer a lovely contrast to the game drives, the chance to stretch your legs and gain a wider understanding of how the whole ecosystem of Ruaha fits together. Our experts’ guides know Ruaha like their fingers, ensuring you the best possible safari experience in this un-spoilt gem of a national park. One tenth of the world’s lion population lives in this park, as well as good numbers of leopard, cheetah and some more unusual species such as sable antelope and lesser kudu. Overnight at Raha River lodge or similar (with Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast)

Departure: After breakfast, you will say your goodbyes to the team at your lodge, making your way to relevant Airstrip in time for your light aircraft flight to Dar es Salaam where your adventure ends. While the memories will last forever, we do hope you will return one day to retrace the steps of the adventure you just completed with us. We wish you a safe and enjoyable trip to your next destination

ADDITIONAL SAFARI INFORMATION

Included in the Package:
• Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Dar es salaam
• Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) accommodation while on safari
• Return Airport Transfers
• All game drives viewing in a custom built 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
• All park and entrance fees
• Transportation with 4×4 vehicles with viewing roofs
• Professional English-speaking driver/guide during the safari.
• Bottled water in safari vehicles 

• Current Government taxes and levies
• 24-Hour support during the safari from our office in Tanzania.

Excluded from the Package:
• Internal or International flights
• Activities in Selous i.e Balloon excursion in Ruaha (Optional)
• Activities in Selous i.e sport fishing, Balloon Safari, Boat-ride Safari, walking Safari (Optional)
• Entry visa to Tanzania
• Travel and health insurance
• Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff and porters
• Meals, drinks and excursions not described in the itinerary
• Any other items of a personal nature, laundry, telephone and postage