Itinerary
Highlights
- Maximize your game viewing while avoiding the crowds as you take in the pristine majesty of Africa’s largest game reserves.
- Less-frequented than the parks of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit
- The vast expanses of Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park harbor a stunning diversity of species and ecosystems.
- Explore the untouched expanse of Selous Game Reserve, Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuary
- Enjoy unprecedented exclusivity on game drives in Ruaha National Park, a vast wildlife reserve spanning an area of nearly 8,000 square miles
- Safari by 4x4, boat and on foot, taking in new perspectives of your wild surroundings
- Stay in the region’s most luxurious safari lodges, enhancing your seclusion with world-class amenities
Day 1
Arrival Dar Es Salaam
Overnight at Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam (LX) DinnerArrive in Dar es Salaam and transfer to your hotel, a modern oasis in the heart of the vibrant city. Overnight at Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam (LX) Dinner
Day 2-4
Selous Game Reserve
Overnight at Sand River Selous (PR), Full boardFly to Selous Game Reserve and transfer to your safari lodge. The drive to your camp takes you along the River, so keep your eyes peeled for hippopotamus. After settling in, embark on your first game drive in Selous Game Reserve, Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuary. Explore the deeper ends of the wild Selous Game Reserve, tracking lions, zebras, giraffes, baboons, impalas, elephants and buffalo with your guide. Cruise down the Rufiji River as you safari by boat in search of the elephants, hippos, buffalo and crocodiles that frequent the banks Overnight at Sand River Selous (PR), Full board
Day 5-7
Ruaha National Park
Overnight at Jabali Ridge (PR), Full boardFly to Ruaha National Park and transfer to your safari lodge set high on a rocky kopje overlooking spiky palms and bulbous baobabs. Here, expert guides lead walking safaris, game drives and night drives in one of the continent’s largest and most bio-diverse wilderness areas. Overnight at Jabali Ridge (PR), Full board
Day 8
Departure / Dar Es Salaam
Fly to Dar es Salaam, where you are transferred to relax in a reserved dayroom. Depending on your flight time, later, you are transferred to the airport to board your departure flight. Meals: Breakfast