5 days selous fly in safari

5 DAYS SELOUS FLY IN SAFARI

Itinerary

Highlights

  • It is the largest protected wildlife sanctuary in Africa and is widely accredited as being the most pristine wilderness
  • Mix of classic game drives, walking tours, animal watching from the banks of Ruaha River
  • At a luxury safari lodge perched at the banks of Ruaha River
  • All in good locations with nice views and quiet inspiring surroundings
  • Can be done all year long; no objections even during rainy season
  • Ideal for couples looking for a retreat or honeymooners, families, etc.
  • Starting and ending in Dar es Salaam
  • Can be easily combined with a connection flight to Zanzibar or any other destination with pristine beaches in Tanzania (Mafia, Pemba, Fanjove Island, Kilwa, Pangani)


    • NB: Safari activities are arranged by the lodge and might be shared with other resident guests

  • Day 1

    Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve
    Overnight at Selous Kinga lodge (AD), or at The Retreat (LX)

    Depart Dar es Salaam in the morning by air, arrival at Simbazi Airstrip at Selous Game Reserve. You will be welcomed by your private guide with a special meet and greet service and transferred in combination with your first exiting game drive to your lodge . The lodge manager will welcome you and discuss your customized program for the following days with you. Afterwards you will enjoy your delicious lunch before you start with your safari activities at Selous. Overnight at Selous Kinga lodge (AD), or at The Retreat (LX) on a hill situated in at the remote part of the Selous Game Reserve on a high bank overlooking the Ruaha River. Full board

  • Day 2-4

    Selous Game Reserve
    3 x dinner and overnight at The Retreat (LX) or Selous Kinga Lodge (AD) Full board

    Named after the explorer Frederick Selous. The Selous Game Reserve is Africa’s largest protected wildlife reserve, a UN World Heritage site and a pristine uninhabited area twice the size of Switzerland. It has the world’s largest number of big game – elephant, buffalo and black rhinoceros. It also contains wildebeest, eland, giraffe, waterbuck, oryx, zebra, impala, hippo, leopard and lion. There are about 400 species of birds including the globally threatened Wattled Crane and the Corncrake. The topography of the park varies from rolling savannah woodland, grassland plain and rocky outcrops cut by the great rivers and their tributaries.

    There are no fixed programs – guests of The Retreat discover Africa in their own time and space – on foot, in an open 4×4, just sitting on the banks of the Ruaha River watching animals or by a exiting boat trip at Ruaha River where crocodiles, hippos and grazing game can be observed. 3 x dinner and overnight at The Retreat (LX) or Selous Kinga Lodge (AD) Full board

  • Day 5

    Fly Dar Es Salaam / Depart

    After breakfast the lodge staff will wish you farewell and your safari guide will take you to Simbazi Airstrip for your scenic flight back to Dar es Salaam (onward flights to other destinations can be added. Breakfast included.

While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

Premium Cost PP = USD.3,750 Adventure Cost PP = USD.2,750
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Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

Key Tour Inclusions

  • Connecting flights Dar Es Salaam – Selous – Dar Es Salaam
  • 04 nights FB at The Retreat, River Suites or
  • 03 meals per day including mineral water, soft drinks, coffee, tea, local beers, table wines, laundry
  • 02 selected safari activities per day
  • Transport and wildlife drives in open 4WD Land Cruiser vehicle
  • Services of professional safari guides
  • All wildlife reserve entry fees
  • Game drives, boat safari, animal watching
  • Flying Doctor Evacuation insurance cover
  • Tourist Development Levy
  • Wildlife Management Area Fees

Key Tour Exclusions

  • All items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities for safari guide
  • Overnights at Dar es Salaam before/after the safari
  • Laundry
  • Drinks & beverages
While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

Premium Cost PP = USD.3,750 Adventure Cost PP = USD.2,750
Booking Enquiry

Booking Terms & Conditions

Basic guidelines to aid you as you plan to make your booking to travel to Africa on your Safari Expedition. This is not an exhaustive list, our Tour consultants are always standby to give you all the necessary guidance accordingly.

Booking Procedure

All applications for provisional or confirmed reservations are to be made by the Client by way of letter, facsimile or e-mail addressed to Zagas Explorer.
No reservation will be deemed made unless acknowledged and accepted in writing by Zagas Explorer. Provisional reservations will only be held for 14 days, after which the booking will be released. Please ensure the following information is included:

      » Date and time of arrival
      » Number of people and room requirement
      » Full names of client, and ages of children in the group (if applicable)
      » Any special requirements

Cancellation Policy

Reservations cancelled are charged as below:

      » Between 60 and 31 days prior to arrival a 25% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Between 30 and 15 days prior to arrival a 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Between 14 and 0 days prior to arrival a 100% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Cancellation fees are calculated on the rate per person and on the total value of the Reservation made.

Rates

All amounts are denominated in US Dollars and payments must be made in the nominated currency. In the case of any future increases in fuel, currency fluctuations, component costs or government taxes, Zagas Explorer reserves the right to renegotiate the rates. Conservancy fees are mandatory and will be included in the invoice.

Deposit Requirements

A refundable deposit of 30% is to be received by Zagas Explorer within 7 working days from date of confirmation. The final balance of 70% of the total value of the reservation(s) will be payable at least 30 days prior to the guests arrival.

Refunds

Should any client arrive late or request an early departure, no refund will be granted. Whilst Zagas Explorer will ensure that all anticipated accommodation will be available as planned, there shall be no claim of any nature against Zagas Explorer for a refund, either in part or whole, if any accommodation and or excursion is unavailable and a reasonable alternative was found – or if guests were unable to make use of the service for any reason.

Insurance

All guests should take out comprehensive insurance cover when paying their confirmation deposit, to cover them for cancellation, curtailment, medical expenses, personal baggage, emergency evacuation back home and money.

Disclaimer

This agreement is made subject to and shall be governed and construed according to the laws of Tanzania. Neither Zagas Explorer, nor any person acting for, through or on behalf of the company shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever and without restricting the generality of the foregoing shall particularly not be responsible for loss or damage arising from any errors or omission contained in the brochure or other literature, late or non-confirmation or acceptance of bookings, loss or damage caused by delays, sickness, injury or death whether occasioned by negligence or not. In addition, the company shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any tour or the remainder thereof or make any alteration in route, accommodation, price or other detail and in the event of any tour being rendered impossible, illegal, or inadvisable by the weather, avalanches, strike, war, government or interference or any other causes whatsoever. The extra expense incurred as a result thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger.

The company may, at its discretion and without liability or cost to itself, at any time cancel or terminate the passenger's booking and in particular without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it shall be entitled to do so in the event of the illness or the illegal or incompatible behavior of the passenger, who shall in such circumstances not be entitled to any refund.

Please be aware that these safaris may take you into close contact with wild animals. Attacks by wild animals are rare, but no safari into the African Wilderness can guarantee that this will not occur. Neither the company, nor its employees, nor its agents can be held responsible for any injury or incident on the safari.

While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

Premium Cost PP = USD.3,750 Adventure Cost PP = USD.2,750
Booking Enquiry

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