The Wildlife of Tanzania’s South

Overview

To give an insight into the types of luxury travel experiences we create, please view the sample itinerary below. It can either be treated as a standalone program, incorporated into a longer itinerary, or modified to match your particular interests and budget. Alternatively, you may wish for us to start with a blank canvas, to handcraft a personalised itinerary based on what you want and nothing more. Prices will fluctuate based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants and inclusions.

We pride ourselves in our ability to plan and execute every trip to perfection.

Itinerary

Upon arrival at Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport, meet your Travulous guide and transfer to your accommodation for check-in.
Spend the rest of your day at leisure enjoying some of Dar es Salaam’s sites or relaxing at your accommodation.
Meals: All meals at own arrangement.
Overnight: Speak to us or browse the accommodation section below for inspiration. Your custom itinerary will contain full descriptions of your chosen properties.
Activities: Let's plan your safari! Contact us to learn about available activities.
After breakfast, transfer to your scheduled flight to Nyerere National Park (formerly called Selous Game Reserve). Check-in to your accommodation and enjoy lunch at the camp, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight: Speak to us or browse the accommodation section below for inspiration. Your custom itinerary will contain full descriptions of your chosen properties.
Activities: Let's plan your safari! Contact us to learn about available activities.
Spend a full day in Nyerere National Park enjoying morning and afternoon game drives or participate in the other optional activities offered by the camp. Away from the crowds, Nyerere is the newest and largest national park in Africa. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife including lion, elephant, wild dog, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, waterbuck, bushbuck, reedbuck, sable antelope, kudu and over 440 bird species.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight: Speak to us or browse the accommodation section below for inspiration. Your custom itinerary will contain full descriptions of your chosen properties.
Activities: Let's plan your safari! Contact us to learn about available activities.
Explore more of the park today on morning and afternoon game drives. At the heart of Nyerere is the Rufiji River, the largest river in East Africa. The park is recognised as an important stronghold for the endangered wild dog, sable and puku antelope.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight: Speak to us or browse the accommodation section below for inspiration. Your custom itinerary will contain full descriptions of your chosen properties.
Activities: Let's plan your safari! Contact us to learn about available activities.
After breakfast, transfer to the local airstrip for your scheduled flight to Ruaha National Park. On arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your accommodation for check-in and lunch. Named after the Great Ruaha River, this rugged and wild park is seldom visited, making for a rewarding and exclusive safari experience. This afternoon, enjoy a game drive before returning to camp for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight: Speak to us or browse the accommodation section below for inspiration. Your custom itinerary will contain full descriptions of your chosen properties.
Activities: Let's plan your safari! Contact us to learn about available activities.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Ruaha National park. Wildlife is diverse and prolific, with large prides of lion, packs of wild dog, hyena and jackals stalking the park for impala, zebra, bushbuck, waterbuck, giraffe and buffalo. Ruaha is one of the few places where visitors can spot both lesser and greater kudu in addition to roan and sable antelope.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight: Speak to us or browse the accommodation section below for inspiration. Your custom itinerary will contain full descriptions of your chosen properties.
Activities: Let's plan your safari! Contact us to learn about available activities.
After breakfast, head out for more game drives and activities in Ruaha National Park. Ruaha is known to have one of the highest concentrations of elephant in East Africa. Large herds tend to congregate along the river, and during the dry season, they can often be found digging in the riverbed looking for water. Birdlife is prolific and delightfully colourful, especially during the rainy season, with over 570 resident and migratory species recorded.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight: Speak to us or browse the accommodation section below for inspiration. Your custom itinerary will contain full descriptions of your chosen properties.
Activities: Let's plan your safari! Contact us to learn about available activities.
After breakfast, transfer to the local airstrip for your scheduled flight to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport. Upon arrival, meet your Travulous representative, who will assist you with connecting to your onward flight.
Alternatively, consider extending this trip by adding one of our Extension Ideas (see below) to this program.
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch and dinner at own arrangement.

General Info

Tailor-made

Tanzania

Duration: 8 days

Lodges/Camps: 4>5*

SUV or Traditional 4x4

Fitness: Easy

Your money: protected

Travel Notes: see below

Highlights

**AFRICA’S LARGEST PARK**
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Nyerere, Africa’s newest and largest national park

**RUFIJI RIVER’S WILDLIFE**
Enjoy a boat safari surrounded by Nyerere’s wildlife, keeping a lookout for elephant, hippo and lion

**OFF THE BEATEN TRACK**
With its abundant wildlife and fewer tourists, visit Ruaha which offers a wild safari experience

**RUAHA’S ELEPHANTS**
Spot Ruaha’s elephants, one of the largest populations of any of Tanzania’s or East Africa’s national parks

Accommodations

When it comes to choosing accommodations in East Africa, we can suggest a wide range of properties. View a sample of some of our favourite hotels, lodges and camps below:

If you have an alternative property in mind, contact us as we contract with a large variety of accommodation providers.

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Extension Ideas

**SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS**

Visit world famous safari highlights including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and the Gorillas

**BEHIND THE SCENES**

Gain unique insights into Wildlife Conservation, Educational Experiences and History & Traditions

**BEACH DESTINATIONS**

Round-off your safari in East Africa with a great choice of world-class Indian Ocean beach destinations

**WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES**

Visit a wildlife sanctuary and learn about the incredible work they do to safeguard Africa’s wildlife

Your Money

Travulous, a trading name of Travaleur Limited, is a member of Protected Trust Services (PTS). Our PTS membership number is:

5472

All business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) clients of Travulous benefit from its PTS trust account and insurance model.

Regardless of your location, book with confidence knowing all monies are fully protected and safely held in a separate trust account, managed by independent trustees, with the funds only used to pay for each booking.

Travel Notes

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Tanzania is a year-round destination with a diverse climate influenced by its vast size, varying altitudes, and proximity to the Indian Ocean. Picking the 'best time' will depend on your interests, where you are travelling to and for what purpose. While generally tropical, Tanzania is broadly divided into dry and wet seasons.
The approximate seasons are: short dry season - mid-January to February; long wet season - mid-March to May; long dry season - June to October and short wet season - November to mid-January. These are generalised weather patterns, and regional variations can be significant. During the rainy seasons, the landscape is lush and green with fewer tourists around.
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Most foreign nationals will require a visa for entry to Tanzania. Please check with your local Tanzanian Embassy or our travel team for further information. Tourist visit visas can often be obtained, on arrival, at most ports of entry. The Tanzanian government has introduced an online 'e-visa' application system for obtaining visas in advance of travel. Travellers who require a visa prior to arrival should carry a printed copy of their visa to present to immigration officials.
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Kiswahili and English are the official languages of Tanzania. Kiswahili is spoken by most Tanzanians and Zanzibaris, with English fluency varying outside of major towns and tourist areas. In Zanzibar, many residents also speak Arabic. There are 126 languages spoken throughout Tanzania, making it one of the most linguistically diverse countries in East Africa.
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The local currency is the Tanzanian shilling, which divides into 100 senti. US dollars are widely accepted in hotels and at tourist attractions; local currency is required for dining in restaurants, tipping and small purchases. Some vendors will only accept USD dated 2013, or newer. Larger hotels in tourist areas may accept credit cards; however, surcharges are commonplace. Do not rely on using credit cards other than as a backup. Remote lodges often accept cash only. Access to cash machines is limited outside of major towns and cities. Exchanging currency can be done in banks and foreign exchange bureaus.
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Tanzania has several international and regional airports. The main airports are Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam (DAR), Kilimanjaro International Airport in Kilimanjaro (JRO) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar (ZNZ).