Highlights: Dar Es Salaam, Selous, Zanzibar
Accommodations: Mix of midrange lodges, tented camps.
Type of Safari: Wildlife safari, Nature, Beach Holiday.
Package includes:
Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide.
Transport whilst on safari in a 4×4 safari Land cruiser (Kenya) with pop up roof for game viewing.
Medical evacuation Insurance (Flying Doctors)
Transfers upon arrival in Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar.
Two nights in Arusha on breakfast
Flight from Dar Es Salaam to Selous – Zanzibar – Dar Es Salaam.
Full Board Accomodation whilst on safari.
Bed and Breakfast accommodation whilst at Stone Town.
Half Board accommodation whilst at Fumba Beach lodge.
All park entrance fees and goverment taxes as per the itinerary.
Drivers salary and allowances plus park fees for driver and vehicle.
Complimentary drinking water in your vehicle whilst on safari.
Package excludes:
• International flights.
• Travel Insurance.
• Meals not mentioned (as indicated in per day by day)
• Room upgrades
• Tipping.
• Items of a personal nature i.e., telephone/internet usage, laundry, bottled water and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, etc.
• Change in itinerary.
• Activities not mentioned in the package.
Extra Expenses you should budget for:
Flights.
Visa’s
Extra drinks and meals that are not mentioned on the package.
Tips (Please see a separate attachment with guideline for tipping)
Day by day.
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania (Dar Es Salaam)
After arrival at the airport, you will be met by a driver who will take you to the hotel in Dar es Salaam.
This trip is without an international return flight. This can be booked through us, but you can also book elsewhere.
• Main destination: Dar Es Salaam
• Accommodation: Four Point by Sheraton – New Africa Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Dar Es Salaam
• Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 2: Dar Es Salaam to Selous
Today you fly from Dar es Salaam to Selous (Mtemere) at approx. 8.30, it is about an hour flight. Once here, the driver will be waiting for you. In the afternoon you will take a boat trip on the Rufiji River.
• Main destination: Selous Game Reserve
• Accommodation: Selous Wilderness Camp Mid-range Tented Camp located in Selous Game Reserve
• Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3 – 5: Selous Game Reserve
These days you can choose from two activities per day such as a boat safari, walking safari, various shorter game drives or a ‘full-day game drive’. In any case, you are looking for the ‘Big Five’; elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhinoceros and lion. In the heat of the day you can have a siesta in the camp, but you can also spend a whole day on the road in the park. You then take a packed lunch with you on the road.
• Main destination: Selous Game Reserve
• Accommodation: Selous Wilderness Camp Mid-range Tented Camp located in Selous Game Reserve
• Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6: Depart to Zanzibar
After an early walk you can still enjoy an extensive breakfast. After this it is time to say goodbye and you will be taken to the airport for the flight to Zanzibar. On the tropical island, the driver will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel in Stone Town. Stone Town is a chaotic and cozy maze of narrow streets, mosques, (souvenir) shops, bazaars and white-painted Arab houses with beautifully carved doors. You can walk around the center today and look for a fish restaurant for tonight.
• Main destination: Zanzibar Island
• Accommodation: Swahili House Mid-range resort located in Stone Town
• Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 7: Free Day
Old Stone Town is a wonderful place for walking and getting lost. You will not be bored here today. At the hotel you can book various excursions such as a city tour, spice tour, visit to Prison Island, snorkelling and diving. Stone Town has a wide variety of restaurants including the famous Mercury, named after Freddy Mercury who was born on Zanzibar.
Here you can drink delicious cocktails by candlelight and eat tasty fresh fish. There is also a fish market in Stone Town every night. All local fishermen come here with their catch of the day (including crab, lobster and large shrimps) and grill it on the spot to sell.
• Main destination: Zanzibar Island
• Accommodation: Swahili House Mid-range resort located in Stone Town
• Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 8 – 10: Transfer to Fumba Beach
After breakfast you will be transferred to the beautiful Fumba Beach Lodge in southwest Zanzibar in about 30 minutes. It is quiet here, there are no tourist centers with shops and restaurants. Most vacationers spend much of their time in or near the property, a perfect destination for honeymooners!
You may already be able to take a first dive or snorkel trip today! Enjoy the peace at the pool and stroll through the garden. You will dine in the lodge’s restaurant.
You can explore the beautiful underwater world of Zanzibar today. You can also book an excursion to a spice plantation or just relax in the sun.
Do you want to spoil yourself? Then you can book a massage or have a spa treatment. Or just relax on a lounger by the pool with a book!
• Main destination: Zanzibar Island
• Accommodation: Fumba Beach Lodge Mid-range resort located in or near Zanzibar
• Meals & drinks: Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 11: Zanzibar – Dar es Salaam
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Dar es Salaam. After this tour has ended and this beautiful trip has come to an end.
• Main destination: Dar Es Salaam
• Accommodation: End of tour (no accommodation)
• Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
