Tanzania – 7 Days

Day 01: Arrival in Dar es salaam – Tanzania
>> Airport – Tiffany: 20 – 30 minutes
>> Meal Plan: Dinner
Meet and great at Dar es salaam International Airport and get transferred to Dar City Centre for accommodation at Tiffany Hotel. The Tiffany Diamond Hotel & Spa offers world-class accommodation, international and local cuisine, leisure facilities and business amenities. It is a newly opened Hotel located at the heart of Dar es salaam city. The Hotel offers74 guest rooms fitted with all the amenities required by both Business Man / Women and Tourists, such as High speed free Wifi, Flat screen satellite T. V, Mini fridge, Safe deposit which are big enough to hold a lap top, Private ensuite, Fully A/C, Hot shower, Reading table and chairs, Coffee Maker, Word rope, Jaccuzzi in some rooms and phone, just to make sure our guest feel at home away from home. Dinner and stay overnight on half board basis.

Accommodation: Tiffany Hotel.
Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 02: Dar es Salaam – Selous Game Reserve
>> Dar es salaam – Selous: 5 – 6 hrs
>> Sunset Boat Cruise: 1 – 3 hrs
>> Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
In the morning you’ll be picked up from your Hotel and driven to Selous Game Reserve. It is relatively far and you will have a picnic lunch en route or if you leave early in the morning you will enjoy a hot lunch at the Lodge shortly after arriving. This is the beginning of your bush adventure in the African wilderness, where you will spend 4 nights at Selous Butembo Tented Lodge, which is perched on the edge of the mighty Rufiji River. The tents are generously structured with a safari atmosphere, tastefully furnished and with en suite toilets, sinks and showers. All tents are facing the Mighty Rufiji River. 

In the late afternoon after relaxing you’ll go on a thrilling boat safari on the Rufiji River where you’ll see hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat. Your guide will also be able to point out interesting birds and plant species during this trip. Rufiji River offers the most exciting Boat Safari in Selous Game Reserve. The river is full of hippopotamus and crocodiles, which can be watched at a close range. Birds and other animals along the river banks expose the beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness. Buffaloes, water-bucks and impala are usually seen in the water meadows; elephants and lions sometimes seen drinking water. Dinner and stay overnight at Selous Butembo Lodge on full board basis. 

Accommodation: Selous Butembo Lodge.
Meal Plan: Full Board.

Day 03 – 04: Full Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve
>> Tour Duration: Full Day
>> Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
You will be spending 2 days doing game drives in the plains of Selous Game Reserve. The Reserve is reputed to be the best off the beaten track wildlife safari destination away from the crowds. Selous is the largest Game Reserve in Africa with its area being more than the size of Switzerland and is full of wild animals and birds’ species whereby more than 350 Bird species have been recorded. These will be special days exploring the wilderness in the biggest game reserve in Africa and viewing diverse wildlife which includes lion, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, elephant, wild dog and so much more. You might even see the rare Sable antelope! Unlike the Northern parts of Tanzania where animals and birds are more habituated, animals here are timider. Dinner and overnight at Butembo Lodge on full board basis.

Accommodation: Selous Butembo Lodge.
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 05: Selous Walking Safari – Evening Village Tour
>> Walking Tour: 2 – 3 hrs
>> Village Tour: 2 – 3 hrs
>> Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The walking safari starts as early as 06.30 am or 06.30am. The crispy fresh African air mixed with the wild waft of the animals evokes your sense of smell to the intoxication unique bush odors of Africa. This allows you to get a real feel of the African bush. The sights, sounds and smells of a walking safari are a special treat that will live long in your memory. The thrill of being close up to the animals and to “shoot” them with your camera is one of the greatest, unforgettable experiences one carries back to the “civilized” world. Thereafter back to Butembo Lodge for breakfast and leisure. After lunch, we go out for the village tour. 

The tour here is a very personal experience and the focus is on meeting locals, learning about their day-to-day lives, and visiting places like the primary school, market and police post. The tour can be long or short as you would like it to be and can take place during any time of the day (although we recommend the cooler hours of the morning and late afternoon) and you can either stay in the car and see the village by driving around, or stretch your legs and walk around the village. Local artists, tailors and shopkeepers are always happy to be visited and the children are always very keen to say hello! Dinner and overnight at Butembo Lodge on full board basis.

Accommodation: Selous Butembo Lodge.
Meal Plan: Full Board.

Day 06:  Selous Reserve – Dar es salaam
>> Travel Time: 4 – 5 hrs
>> Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After waking up in the morning we take our breakfast and lunch boxes and leave for Dar es salaam. Nestled along a natural harbor on the Indian Ocean, Dar es Salaam is a multicultural city, home to African Tanzanians, Arabic and South Asian communities, British and German expatriates, Catholics, Lutherans and Muslims. This diversity in people is reflected in the culture: the city boasts international cuisine ranging from traditional Tanzanian barbecue and Zanzibari food to Thai, Chinese and American restaurants. Its vibrant music scene has witnessed a rise in Bongo Flava, a form of hip hop. We arrive Dar es salaam in the late afternoon or early evening. We check in at Tiffany Hotel & Spa and relax as we get yourselves prepared for your departure tomorrow. Dinner and stay overnight on half board basis. 

Accommodation: Tiffany Hotel
Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 07: Transfer To Airport
>> Hotel – Dar Airport: 20 – 30 Mins
>> Meal Plan: Breakfast
After breakfast, lunch or dinner we can take our road transfer to Airport to catch your flight back home or to any other destination of your choice. Hotel departure time will depend on your reporting time at Airport. Your check out time is 10Am. Lunch and dinner are not included today. After checking out you have to keep your luggage at the Store or at reception. End of service.

The Price include:
Full briefing before your trip,
Services of a fully qualified, English-speaking driver and safari guide,
Private 4WD Land Cruiser with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing,
Return transfer (to and from Airport),
Park entrance fees (Selous),
Half board accommodation at Tiffany Diamond Hotel & Spa,
Full board accommodation on safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner),
Lunch box on the way to Mikumi National Park,
Lunch box on the way back to Dar es salaam,
Water 1.5 (liters a day) – per person,
Professional Guide/Driver fees,
Walking safari and Village tour,
Government taxes and 18% V.A.T.

Prices do not include:
Local and international flights
Visas & Airport Taxes
Travel insurance
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Personal medical items
Tips for your team
Everything not mentioned above in the price inclusive list