Remote Tanzania: Safari and Beach

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This fantastic East African holiday offers an authentic and adventurous safari experience in the Selous Reserve and Ruaha National Park in southern Tanzania, plus five nights on remote Mafia Island in the Indian Ocean. 
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park & Mafia Island
    • Experienceincredible game viewing and anauthentic bush
    • Relax onMafia Island in the Indian Ocean

What's this trip about?

    This fantastic East African holiday offers an authentic and adventurous safari experience in the Selous Reserve and Ruaha National Park in southern Tanzania, plus five nights on remote Mafia Island in the Indian Ocean. 

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range6 to 17 years
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityDar es Salaam
End CityDar es Salaam

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Dar es Salaam

Activities

  • Culture
  • Game drive
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Snorkeling
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Professional local staff with fair salaries
    • National Park & Conservancy fees
    • Meals & drinks as mentioned in full itinerary
    • Private airport transfers
    • Light aircraft flights
    • Your choice of accommodation styles

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Itinerary

Day 1

Upon arrival at Dar es Salaam Airport you will be met by a representative and transferred to the domestic terminal. You will then board your scheduled light aircraft flight to the Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania. A representative will meet you at the airstrip and drive you to your camp or lodge where you’ll stay for three nights. Overnight: Selous Reserve Meals: (_/Lunch/Dinner)

Days 2-3

Selous is Africa's largest game reserve covering over 50,000 square kms, yet it remains one of Tanzania’s least known reserves and the numbers of visitors to Selous are much lower than the northern parks. The rivers and lakes of Selous host some phenomenal game, incl...

Day 4

This morning you can enjoy one final game drive in the Selous before being transferred back to the airstrip for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Ruaha National Park. You will be met on arrival at the airstrip and are driven to camp or lodge where you’ll stay for three nights. Overnight: Ruaha National Park Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Days 5-6

Enjoy two full days on safari in Ruaha National Park. With an incredible concentration and diversity of wildlife, Ruaha is the most significant National Park outside of the Serengeti. The main feature of the park is the Great Ruaha River which attracts an abundance o...

Day 7

Today you can enjoy a morning safari activity and then after lunch you’ll be driven back to the airstrip for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Mafia Island. On arrival at Kilindoni on Mafia Island you’ll be met by a driver and taken to your chosen accommodation where you’ll spend the next five nights. Overnight: Mafia Island Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Days 8-11

Relax and enjoy Mafia Island at your leisure. You can dive or snorkel in Mafia Island Marine Park (the largest marine protected area in the Indian Ocean), or try windsurfing, kayaking or stand up paddle boarding. Or you may wish to join a full day excursion to the sa...

Day 12

After breakfast you’ll check out of your accommodation and then you will be driven back to Kilondoni Airport for your flight to Dar es Salaam. A driver will meet you at the domestic airport to transfer you to the international airport for your flight home. Overnight: International flight Meals: (Breakfast/_/_)

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,600
Price per day$383
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Excellent service from start to finish

Excellent service from start to finish. Probably the most memorable trip I'...

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Richard

Feb 2018

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Tom was extremely helpful in giving us advice

After getting married in May 2017 we decided that we wanted to do something a little different for our honeymoon. We decided that we wanted to go on safari but also,...

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Gina

May 2016

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our safari was truly one a wonderful experience

My husband and I chose to do a 2 week bespoke safari in Kenya. We travel frequently but we had not been to Africa and chose to work with a professional that could he...

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Wayfairer Travel is a UK based tour operator specializing in designing tailor-made luxury holidays across Asia & Africa. Since 2012, we shared a passion for stylish & adventurous holidays and tours that bring benefits to communities and conservation in the destinations we love. Offering tailor-made trips to various countries including Tanzania, Cambodia, Namibia, and Vietnam, we cover a wide range of holiday types from game drive safaris in the Masai Mara to gorilla tracking in Uganda’s Bwindi National Park. As your holiday will be uniquely handcrafted to suit your needs, you have the freedom to tailor it as you wish.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights
    • Meals not specified in full itinerary
    • Visas & travel insurance

Accommodation

,Siwandu, Selous Reserve, Tanzania Jongomero Camp, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania Pole Pole Lodge, Mafia Island
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Meals Included

11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 11 dinners

Age Requirements
6 to 17 years
Optional Activities
  • Travel even further west to explore Katavi N.P.
  • See the chimpanzees at Mahale Mountains N.P.
  • Combine Mafia Island with Pemba Island
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