Gems of the Southern Circuit
11 days—Gems of the Southern Circuit
$3800-3800 USD
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Safari summary
* Fly to the Southern Highlands of Tanzania from Dar es Salaam!
* Experience the wonders of the largest national park in Tanzania and the second largest in the world on a half-day game drive and then ANOTHER full-day game drive! Ruaha remains one of only ten lion strongholds in the world!
* Experience luxury accommodations and gourmet meals at the Old Farmhouse at Kisolanza!
* Enjoy a spectacular scenic drive on the way to Matamba Village and Kitulo National Park!
* Hike, explore, and marvel at the wildflowers of Kitulo, dubbed by locals as the 'Garden of God' and by botanists as the 'Serengeti of Flowers'!
* Travel on to the Selous Game Reserve (a UNESCO World Heritage Site!) for a full-day game drive!
* Fly to Zanzibar: the 'ultimate Indian Ocean experience!
* Bask on a traditional 'dhow', while watching dolphins, snorkeling, and relishing an extravagant seafood bar-b-q!
* Spend time shopping and eating in Stonetown, with its rich history and old world influence...
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
- Walking safari—with armed guard
Itinerary
Day 1
Ruaha
Day 1: • 7:00- 8:35am: Fly from Dar es Salaam to Iringa • Breakfast in Iringa • Drive to Tungamalenga for lunch at the lodge • Half-day game drive in Ruaha National Park! • Lodging and meals at a safari camp just outside the park
Day 2
Ruaha
Day 2: • Full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park: “the largest national park in Tanzania!” • Lodging and meals just outside the park
Day 3
Day 3: • Optional / spontaneous visit and interaction with Tanzanian locals in Tungamalenga Village • Lunch in Iringa • Lodging: The Old Farmhouse at Kisolanza
Day 4
Day 4: • Drive to Matamba Village: a spectacular scenic drive in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania! • Bed & Breakfast at Kitulo God’s Garden Lodge
Day 5
Serengeti
Day 5: • Hiking, exploring, and marveling at the wildflowers and wonders of Kitulo National Park! “Locals refer to the Kitulo Plateau as Bustani ya Mungu – ‘The Garden of God’ – while botanists have dubbed it the ‘Serengeti of Flowers’…” • Bed & Breakfast at Kitulo God’s Garden Lodge
Day 6
Mikumi
Day 6: • Drive from Matamba to Mikumi • Lunch in Iringa • Lodging in Mikumi Town
Day 7
Nyerere (Selous)
Day 7: • Drive to Mtemere Gate on the Eastern edge of the Selous Game Reserve • Lodging and meals just outside the Eastern boundary of the Selous Game Reserve
Day 8
Nyerere (Selous)
Day 8: • Full-day game drive in the Selous Game Reserve: a UNESCO World Heritage Site! • Lodging and meals just outside the game reserve
Day 9
Day 9: • 9:45am: Flight to Zanzibar: 'the ultimate Indian Ocean experience!' • Bed & Breakfast in Stonetown
Day 10
Day 10: • Safari Blue!: “…a full day on the Indian Ocean in traditional dhows: snorkeling, dolphin viewing, an extravagant seafood bar-be-que lunch…” • Bed & Breakfast in Stonetown
Day 11
Day 11: • 5:35 – 5:55pm: Flight to Dar es Salaam • Departure from Dar es Salaam
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