Itinerary

Day 1   Arusha/Selous National Reserve

You will be collected from your Arusha hotel or residence in the morning and transferred to Arusha Airport for your scheduled Coastal Aviation flight to Selous National Park.

The 50,000 km² Selous Game Reserve is Africa's largest and oldest game reserve, one of the largest protected areas in Africa as well as one of its most stunning. Situated in central/southern Serengeti close to Dar as Salaam, this beautiful gem is home to incomparable nature and wildlife including the hippo and croc infested Rufiji River which is the main life blood of large herds of elephants, large prides of lion, leopard, some of Africa’s largest herds of buffalo, zebra, giraffe, many species of antelope, hyenas, African wild dogs, jackals and many other species of wild game. Activities in the park include regular game viewing drives, walking safaris, boat rodes on the Rufijias well camping tours.

On arrival at Siwandu airstrip, you will be met by a Manze driver/Guide and transferred to Lake Manze Camp, your home for the next two days.

Lake Manze Camp is situated in northern Selous National Park near Lake Manze and Rufiji River. Guest accommodation comprises 12 comfortable and en-suite safari tents including 1x Double Bed or 2x Twin Beds, solar hearted showers, flushing loos, a fan, a lockable Chest, private verandah overlooking the bush and night light. Other camp amenities include an open plan Main Area on cement slab under a thatch roof comprising the dining section, a Bar and Lounge; Batteries and generator power, charging points at the bar, Game viewing drives, Walking Safari, Boat Safaris and Fishing excursions and local Laundry services (at extra charge),. The camp remains closed in April and May taking advantage of the rain season to also refurbish. Children below 6yrs are not accepted.

With game viewing en-route, you arrive in camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Day 2   Selous National Reserve

Full day spent in the Selous with morning and afternoon game viewing drives or an all-day game viewing drive with picnics returning to camp evening for dinner and overnight; you can expect to see all manner of African wild game from elephants, lions, hyenas, wild dogs, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, different species of antelopes and many birds.

Optional Nature/Bush Walks, Boat Rides on Lake Manze and Fishing Excursions are offered.

Day 3   Selous/Ruaha National Reserve 

After breakfast, you will be transferred back to the airstrip for your scheduled flight (Coastal Aviation) to Ruaha National Park (0915/1100hrs).

Ruaha National Park is remote, wild and untrumelled and definitely one of Tanzania’s grandest. Part of the 45000 km²Rungwa-Kizigo-Muhesi ecosystem and itself the largest national park in East Africa with an area of 20,226km², it is home to fascinating landscapes, plants and all manner of wildlife from elephants, buffalo, hippos, many fishes and crocodiles in the Ruaha, Mwagusi, Jongomero and Mzombe rivers, many species of antelopes, some rare and endangered species like wild dogs and the Greater Kudu which is not found in any other Tanzania park) as well as over 571 species of birds.

On arrival at Msembe airstrip, you will be met by a Mdonya driver/Guide and transferred to Mdonya Old River Camp for checking-in and lunch.

Mdonya Old River Camp is situated in Ruaha, Tanzania biggest and wildest National Park near Msembe airstrip. Guest accommodation comprises 12 comfortable and en-suite safari tents lined along the banks of the Mdonya sand-River amongst tall figs to provide maximum privacy. Tent amenities include 1x Double Bed or 2x Twin Beds, a fan, and solar-heated ‘open air’ showers, flushing loos, a dressing area, a lockable Chest and private verandah. Other camp amenities include an open plan Main Area on cement slab under a thatch roof comprising the dining section, a Bar and Lounge; a small Library, a Gift Shop, Batteries and generator power, charging points at the bar, Game viewing drive and local Laundry services (at extra charge),. The camp remains closed in April and May taking advantage of the rain season to also refurbish. Children below 6yrs are not accepted.

In the late afternoon, enjoy further game viewing before returning to camp for dinner/overnight.

Day 4   Ruaha National Reserve 

Full day spent in Ruaha with morning and afternoon game viewing drives or an all-day game viewing drive with picnics returning to camp evening for dinner and overnight.

Day 5   Ruaha/Zanzibar 

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the Siwandu airstrip for your scheduled Coastal Aviation flight via Dar as Salaam to Zanzibar (1145/1420hrs).

Zanzibar is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean off the Tanzania coast comprising 2 major islands, Unguja (the one mostly referred to as Zanzibar) and Pemba, and about 50 other smaller islands. It is popular for her long white sandy beaches, over 25 fabulous beach fronts, great weather all year round and warm Indian Ocean waters creating a ‘heaven on earth’ for romance and relaxation; the perfect holiday get away for beach and ocean enthusiasts. It is also home to a wide array of international standard tourism facilities. Stone Town, the oldest city and now the ‘capital’ is a town of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and Arab-influenced houses most of them dating back to the 19th Century, when Zanzibar was occupied by the Omani Arabs. Then, it was an important trading center in the Indian Ocean. To date, Zanzibar remains an enigma in the Indian Ocean with its long history of slave trade, war and strife, spice and coconut plantations and a predominantly Islamic culture and religion; and life continues as it always has, still governed by the ocean and its winds, little, almost not at all changed over two centuries and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be met by a Mwezi representative and transferred to Mwezi Boutique Resort for overnight.

Mwezi Boutique Resort is situated in Jambiani village in the east coast of Zanzibar, directly on the Indian Ocean with an own, 7km long, sandy beach. Resort facilities include 12 spacious and open style Villas all with view to the Indian Ocean [5 Moon Houses (standard villas) and 7 Full Moon Houses (living room with a large built-in sofa and an interior loft)] all with a large veranda, ceiling fans, solar heated showers, free Wi-Fi cooled by the daily ocean breeze; a loft terrace restaurant serving fresh ingredients bought from local farmers and fishermen or taken from our own orchard; a 360° infinity pool and an adjacent little crafts/gift shop full of artistic objects and local products made by Zanzibari and Tanzanian non-profit, social utility organizations. Daily water sports and excursions are also available.

Afternoon spent at leisure with lunch (on own account), dinner and overnight at the resort.

Day 6   Zanzibar 

Full days spent at leisure at Mwezi to enjoy the beach, the ocean, a variety of water sports as well the resorts own amenities including a free WiFi and an infinity swimming pool.

Popular activities in Zanzibar include walks on the beach, swimming in the ocean, milliard water-sports, excursions to some of the satellite islands like Prison Island, Bawe and Chapwani; sight-seeing tours in and around stone town including the Anglican Church (built in 1874 by Bishop Steer on the site of the old slave market, the underground chambers where slaves were kept before sale at the market).

NB: lunches are on own account. Breakfast and dinner are included in the package.

DAY 7   Zanzibar

Full days spent at leisure at Mwezi to enjoy the beach.

Popular activities in Zanzibar include Dr. David Livingstone’s house where he planned his explorations, the Zanzibar museum, the Sultan’s Palace Museum, the Ithnasheri Dispensary, Jozani Forest (home to colobus monkeys), Nungwi (the busiest dhow building Centre in Zanzibar where one can see traditional dhows being built), Ras Nungwi (un-spoilt beach popular for relaxation, waters sports and diving), Mangapwani (for relaxation and sea food barbeques)as well as Matemwe, PwaniMchangani, Kiwengwa, Uroa, Bwejuu and Jambiani beaches.

DAY 8   Departure 

After breakfast, you will be transferred back to the airport for your international departure flight.

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