Selous & Ruaha

Trip highlights

• Visit remote southern Tanzania.
• Excellent game viewing.
• Boat and walking safaris.
• Guided walking safaris.

Itinerary

1. Day 1:
   Depart Dar es Salaam and fly to Selous (daily). Transfer to your chosen camp. There should be time for game viewing this afternoon. (D)
2. Days 2-3:
   2 full days to explore Selous Game Reserve. Possible activities include game drives, guided bush walks, boat safaris, bird watching and fishing. (FB)
3. Day 4:
   Fly to Ruaha (Mon, Thurs, Sat). Transfer to your chosen camp. (FB)
4. Days 5-7:
   3 full days for game viewing activities in Ruaha. As well as game drives in open 4x4 vehicles you can go on guided walking safaris and enjoy picnics in the bush. (FB)
5. Day 8:
   Fly to Dar es Salaam (Mon, Thurs, Sat), to connect with your onward flight. (B)

This itinerary can be nicely linked with time on an Indian Ocean island such as Zanzibar or Mafia.

Guided walking safaris are available at extra cost in the Selous, using fly camps. Please contact us for details.

Price

2008: From £1590 per person using budget accommodation; from £2060 per person using deluxe accommodation. These prices are based on twinshare accommodation and do not include international flights. Single supplements will apply. 2009: Prices to be advised.

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Duration and details

8 days.

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip.

Best times to go

The best time of year to visit Selous and Ruaha is from June to October, as during the rains these are hard places to get to. Both camps on this trip are open from 1 June to mid-March.

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Included

Transfers, internal flights (Dar-Selous-Ruaha-Dar), daily game viewing activities (drives in both camps; walks and boat trips in Selous), Nationa Park fees, meals as specified.

Not included

International flights. visas, travel insurance, drinks, tips.

Getting there

Flights will cost from £650 depending on season and availability.

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