Tanzania In Style
12 days, Guided for 2 people or more, Seasonal Daily Departures
Enjoy the complete African experience on an exciting and luxurious adventure from the Indian Ocean to the heart of safari country. Travelling deep into big game country to the Rift Valley this trip will give you time to really absorb the scenery and wildlife. Enjoy endless opportunities to view the animals away from the crowds in the stunning and secluded environments of Mikumi and Ruaha National Parks.
From your luxury colonial safari camps and lodges take guided safari walks and drives through these uncommercialised parks where mountains, rivers and plains combine with a vast range of habitats and wildlife species. Relax around the camp fires and be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the bush.
For a contrast visit the pristine tea estates and thick rainforest of Mufindi, nestling in the Southern Highlands. Here, the Highland Fishing Lodge is the perfect retreat with tennis, horse-riding and forest strolls on offer in the cool mountain air.
Head back to the Indian Ocean for some final days at the idyllic island of Lazy Lagoon. This is a private sandy island with deserted beaches and excellent snorkelling. The ideal place to relax before your flight home.
Experience hidden Africa, off the beaten track, away from the vast number of visitors to the north, it will really feel like you are exploring wild Africa at its very best.
- Days 1 to 3. Mikumi
- After flying to Dar es Salaam you travel to Mikumi. You will have time to absorb the ever changing wildlife and landscapes en-route before entering the Selous ecosystem. The lush grasses of Mikumi National Park attract abundant wildlife and your idyllic camp has 360 degree views of game crossing the plain. Relax by the pool, take an early evening game drive in specially adapted open game-viewing vehicles and sip 'sundowners', enjoying the tranquillity of this idyllic location.
- Days 4 to 8. Mufindi and Ruaha
- Continue through stunning scenery of thick montane forest and bushland to the tea estates of the southern highlands at 3000 metres. The Highland Fishing Lodge is a private working farm with safe lakes for swimming and kayaking and numerous other options. From here travel on to the secluded environment of Ruaha National Park, one of the largest and wildest game parks in the world. Ruaha is special because it is topographically varied ??? from grassland plains, to the Great Ruaha River, rocky kopjes, mountains and the escarpment plateau. Due to this huge range of habitats and its remoteness it possesses a correspondingly diverse number of species with lion, leopard, buffalo and the virtually extinct wild dog amongst numerous game. Your lodge is cleverly built on the banks of the river with open-air dining and stone thatched bandas. All kinds of wildlife are drawn to the water and with elephants practically wandering onto your verandas, it is quite possible to witness great dramas before your eyes without having to leave the camp. A visit here is a privilege to be savoured for the rest of your life.
- Days 9 to 12. Lazy Lagoon Island
- Depart Ruaha for the private, white sandy beaches of Lazy Lagoon Island. Here you can swim in the clear azure waters, snorkel over the pristine coral amidst the shoals of tropical fish, take a sunset dhow cruise, follow the nature trails through the mangrove forest, scuba dive - or just relax in the bar and swimming pool. From your hammock you can watch fishing flotillas head out at sun rise towards Zanzibar. Return home after a true 'wide-eyed' experience of remote wilderness, incredible game and tropical ocean scenes. You will have encountered a totally different lifestyle and lived a real African adventure.
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- Tour grade: A
- Cost per person: From £2,595.
- Single supplement: On request.
- co2 Offset Cost: £14.87
- What is included: Flights, accommodation, transfers, most meals, guide, park fees, camping equipment, safari vehicle.
- Accommodation: Hotels, camping.
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Departure dates:
Daily, except in April and May (wet season).