Itinerary
Highlights
- When to go, During June, July, August, Sept, Oct, Nov
- 11 Days in Katavi National Park, Ruaha National Park & Selous Game Reserve
- In open-sided 4x4 vehicles are a great way of seeing things.
- on foot and by boat in search of exciting wild action.
- From November the rains begin to arrive in Tanzania and this heralds the arrival of youngsters of all shapes and sizes.
- A huge highlight of this time of year is the birding. Migratory bird species arrive in the area and don their very impressive breeding plumage,
- Discover the wild and rugged areas of Tanzania in the utmost comfort and style.
- Encompasses a variety of activities including boat safaris and walking.
Day 1 - 5
Fly from Arusha to Katavi National Park
Chada Katavi (PR), A classic expeditionary camp, Full boardEarly morning flight from Arusha via the Serengeti (dependent on schedule) and Tabora, for refuelling, arriving in Katavi around mid-day. The safari starts at the airstrip, our guides will take you back to camp in time lunch and a siesta, before a first afternoon of discovery in Katavi. Chada Katavi (PR), A classic expeditionary camp in a million acres of mammals, Full board
Day 5 - 8
Fly Katavi National Park - Ruaha National Park
Ruaha Baobab Tree, FullboardThis morning after an early breakfast, board your scheduled flight southeast to the great Ruaha National Park. Ruaha is rich in big game and herds of over 100 elephant are seen regularly, in addition to the big cats and some more unusual antelope such as sable and roan. After lunch in camp, head out on an exploratory drive in an open game viewing vehicle, pausing for a sundowner near an iconic Ruaha baobab tree. Kigelia Ruaha (PR), Full board
Day 9-10
Fly Ruaha National Park - Selous Game Reserve
Sand Rivers Selous (PR), Full board.Early drive to the airstrip to catch the flight over to the Selous in time for lunch. Settle in then take a short sundowner boat trip up river before a candelit dinner in the main dining room, or around the pool. Sand Rivers Selous (PR), Full board.
Days at Sand Rivers are about exploring.
In open-sided 4x4 vehicles are a great way of seeing things. For covering a bit of distance when that's what's needed. But, we like to retain spontaneity wherever we can. Often the best way to see things, is to avoid scattering animals from the lakeshore, or spooking a herd of elephant as they feed, is to hop down and quietly work our way into a good position on foot. And the same goes for our boats. Being on the river is a fantastic contrast to time spent in a vehicle.Day 11
Fly from the Selous Game Reserve to Dar es Salaam
Lazy start with breakfast around the pool and maybe a swim, before your departure to the airstrip and onward flight.
The Selous is an alluring wilderness no matter what time of year you visit. The dry season which runs from June until the end of October sees water sources drying up, and the wildlife congregating around the rivers and numerous waterholes. This makes for excellent big-game viewing, particularly when it comes to predator action as the herbivores constant quest for water makes them vulnerable to opportunistic hunters. The movements of the wildlife in the park is a little more predictable and so our intrepid team of guides traverse the winding water ways, in vehicle, on foot and by boat in search of exciting wild action.
From November the rains begin to arrive in Tanzania and this heralds the arrival of youngsters of all shapes and sizes. The impala and many other antelope choose this time of plenty to have thier babies, which again yields exciting opportunities to witness predators in action. A huge highlight of this time of year is the birding. Migratory bird species arrive in the area and don their very impressive breeding plumage, often an explosion of unexpected colour in the bush as they flit from tree to tree. Boating is excellent as the river level rises.
