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This honeymoon-like itinerary is one of our most exclusive programs. Visiting
the Selous is a far cry from almost any other park in Africa. For here you
are always conscious of the huge tract of wild Africa that surrounds you.
It’s the walking and fly-camping that undoubtedly cast the strongest
spell, the Selous is the only park in Tanzania where you can go on a boat
Safari. Days are spent on foot exploring old elephant paths and evenings
in the open, at a camp-fire with an uninterrupted cacophony of African calls
all around you.
Day 1: Depart Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar by air, arrival
at Selous Game Reserve. Afternoon boat safari along the mighty Rufiji
River, where you can watch plenty of hippos, crocodiles, and bird life
is prolific. Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp (or similar) which
is a tented camp situated in the north-eastern part of the Selous Game
Reserve on a high bank overlooking the Rufiji River and the plain beyond.
The camp accommodates guests in 20 comfortable tents. Each tent has twin
beds with mosquito nets, en-suite bathroom and a veranda facing the river.
The central restaurant provides excellent cuisine. The camp makes maximum
use of local materials, retaining an intimate relationship with the surrounding
eco-system.
Day 2: Full-day game drive of Selous Game Reserve, Africa's
largest wildlife sanctuary, with an area of 54.600kms. Selous is bigger
than Denmark and 4 times the size of Serengeti. It has the world's largest
number of big game - elephant, buffalo, rhino. It also contains wildebeest,
eland, giraffe,waterbuck, zebra, impala, hippo, leopard and lion. There
are about 350 species of bird life. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 3: Morning walking safari.This allows an intimate
impression of the African bush and wildlife, which is unforgettable, and
brings you closest to pristine nature. After lunch, another boat safari.
Dinner and overnight at the Camp.
Day 4: Breakfast at Rufiji River Camp. Full day game
view drive of Selous Game Reserve. Picnic lunch on the way. Dinner and
overnight at Rufiji River Camp.
Day 5: Breakfast at Rufiji and rest at the camp till
lunch. Celebrate lunch with Champagne. Evening Boat Safari from 15:30
to 18:00hrs dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.
Day 6: After breakfast, flight to Zanzibar. Transfer
to beach hotel in Nungwi, the fabulous Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel.
Day 7-11: Relax and enjoy the beaches of Zanzibar. There
is a wide range of water sport activities you can do, like snorkeling,
scuba diving, boat trips and more.
Day 12: After breakfast transfer to the Emerson &
Green Hotel in Stonetown On the way we will do the famous Spice Tour.
We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information not only
about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description
about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After
the tour we invite for an opulent lunch at our guides' home, where you
can taste the spices and fruits. The Spice Tour is also the cheapest place
to purchase spices and spice oils. Dinner at the rooftop restaurant of
the Emerson & Green Hotel.
Day 13: Today we will show you Stone Town on our Historical
Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where
history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the
Palace Museum (People's Palace), Dr Livingston's House and the Arab Fort
amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You
will see Zanzibar's bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved
and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques!
In the afternoon transfer to Kizimkazi, in the Southern part of Zanzibar,
for the Dolphin Tour. Late afternoon back to Stonetown. Overnight Emerson
& Green Hotel, breakfast and dinner.
Day 14: departure to airport.
| Prices
in USD |
| Tour No. SAV24 |
Short Selous (Per Person) |
Single room
supplement |
| 2 clients |
Each of 4+ |
| year 2006/2007 |
3890 US$ |
3520 US$ |
$980 |
| year 2008 |
1110 US$ |
990US$ |
190 US$ |
Xmas/New Year supplement (22.12.-6.1.) 10%
Departure Dates: Daily Dep. from Dar or Zanzibar. |
| Safari includes
1.) domestic flight Zanzibar - Selous, Selous - Zanzibar 2.)all
tours as per itinerary
3.)Services of a professional safari guide 4.)All meals on Safari
including mineral water, soft drinks, on Zanzibar on half board
basis 5.) All wildlife reserve entry fees 6.) All accommodations
as per itinerary, on Safari all meals included, on Zanzibar breakfast
and dinner.
not included
1.) International airfare & flights 2.) All items of a personal
nature 3.)Gratuities for safari guide and staff 4.)Airport departure
tax 5.)Travel insurance 6.)Visa and Passport fees 7.)Alcoholic and
non-alcoholic drinks and beverages in lodges
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