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Individual Safaris - Southern Tanzania
The following itineraries are our Individual Safari Itineraries for Southern Tanzania. "Individual Safari" means that whether you are just 2 persons travelling together or a small group, you will always have your own driver-guide and you will not be grouped with other travellers.

For Southern Tanzania we currently only offer individual safaris. It is possible to customise any of the itineraries given below, please contact us for a custom quote!



These are our individual safaris in Southern Tanzania:

5 Days Selous - 6 Days Selous - 10 Days Selous, Mikumi, Ruaha, Isimila, Kitonga - 12 Days Selous, Mikumi, Ruaha, Udzungwa Mountains



5 Days Standard Camping Safari - Selous

Day 1: Pickup up from Dar es Salaam International Airport and transfer to city center for overnight on bed&breakfast basis.

Day 2: (Dar/Selous) –300 km 5-6 hours
After breakfast depart from Dar es Salaam in 4x4 safari vehicle to Selous Game Reserve. Packed lunch on-route. Late afternoon game viewing. Dinner and overnight.

Day 3: (Selous)
The day is spend in the Selous Game Reserve. In the morning we will do a boat safari on the Rufiji River. You will see crocodiles, hippos and various birds in large roam across the river. In the afternoon game drive. Full board accommodation.

Day 4: (Selous)
After breakfast, enjoy another full day in the Selous. In the morning walking safari near Lake Tagalala (if the road is passable), game drive in the afternoon. Full board accommodation.

Day 5: (Selous/ Dar)
After breakfast, drive back to Dar-es-Salaam International Airport for your connecting or outbound flight.

Rates:

Night
Mobile Camps/
Basic Camping
  
Basic Lodges     
Permanent Tented Lodges 
 1 - DAR
4* Hotel Dar
4* Hotel Dar
4* Hotel Dar
 2 - Selous    
Camping Mbega Camp
Selous River Side
 3 - Selous
Camping Mbega Camp
Selous River Side
 4 - Selous
Camping Mbega Camp
Selous River Side
 
Rates Mobile Camps/
Basic Camping
Basic Lodges Permanent Tented Lodges
2 persons -
per person
US$ 1,712
US$ 1,886
US$ 2,116
3 persons -
per person
US$ 1,752
US$ 1,635
US$ 1,863
4 persons -
per person
US$ 1,334
US$ 1,508
US$ 1,740
Single Room
Supplement
US$ 127 pp
US$ 225 pp
US$ 259 pp

























Inclusive of:
Airport transfers in Dar es Salaam, safari transportation in 4x4 vehicle, English speaking driver-guide, game drives as specified, bed and breakfast accommodation in Dar es Salaam, full board accommodation when on safari, game reserve fees, concessions fees, park fees, one boat and one walking safari in Selous. Bottled water when on game drives.

Exclusive of:
International flights, Tanzania entry visas, meals in Dar es Salaam, beverages, laundry, expenses of a personal nature, personal / medical / travel / baggage insurance, gratuities.

Minimum group size for this safari is 2 persons.





6 Days Standard Camping Safari - Selous

Day 1: Pickup up from Dar es Salaam International Airport and transfer to city center. Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis.

Day 2: (Dar/Selous) –300 km 5-6 hours
After breakfast depart from Dar es Salaam in 4x4 safari vehicle to Selous Game Reserve. Packed lunch on-route. Late afternoon game viewing. Dinner and overnight.

Day 3: (Selous)
The day is spend in the Selous Game Reserve. In the morning we will do a boat safari on the Rufiji River. You will see crocodiles, hippos and various birds in large roam across the river. In the afternoon game drive. Full board accommodation.

Day 4: (Selous)
The day is spent in the Selous Game Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. Full board accommodation.

Day 5:
(Selous)
After breakfast, enjoy another full day in the Selous. In the morning walking safari near Lake Tagalala (if the road is passable), game drive in the afternoon. Full board accommodation.

Day 6:
(Selous/Dar)
After breakfast, drive back to Dar-es-Salaam International Airport for your connecting or outbound flight.

Rates:

Night
Mobile Camps/
Basic Camping
  
Basic Lodges     
Permanent Tented Lodges 
 1 - DAR
4* Hotel Dar
4* Hotel Dar
4* Hotel Dar
 2 - Selous    
Camping Mbega Camp
Selous River Side
 3 - Selous
Camping Mbega Camp
Selous River Side
 4 - Selous
Camping Mbega Camp
Selous River Side
 5 - Selous
Camping
Mbega Camp
Selous River Side
 
Rates Mobile Camps/
Basic Camping
Basic Lodges Permanent Tented Lodges
2 persons -
per person
US$ 2,143
US$ 2,376
US$ 2,683
3 persons -
per person
US$ 1,838
US$ 2,071
US$ 2,378
4 persons -
per person
US$ 1,687
US$ 1,917
US$ 2,226
Single Room
Supplement
US$ 149 pp
US$ 281 pp
US$ 325 pp

























Inclusive of:
Airport transfers in Dar es Salaam, safari transportation in 4x4 vehicle, English speaking driver / guide, game drives as specified, bed and breakfast accommodation in Dar es Salaam, full board accommodation when on safari, game reserve fees, concessions fees, park fees, one boat and one walking safari in Selous. Bottled water when on game drives.

Exclusive of:
International flights, Tanzania entry visas, meals in Dar es Salaam, beverages, laundry, expenses of a personal nature, personal / medical / travel / baggage insurance, gratuities.

Minimum group size for this safari is 2 persons.





10 Days Standard Camping Safari Southern Tanzania - Selous, Mikumi, Ruaha, Isimila, Kitonga

Day 1:
Pick up from Dar es Salaam airport and transfer to city centre. Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis.

Day 2: (Dar/Selous = 300 km, 5/6 hours)
After breakfast depart from Dar es Salaam in 4x4 safari vehicle to Selous Game Reserve. Packed lunch on-route. Late afternoon game viewing. Dinner and overnight.

Day 3-4: (Selous)
Two days are spent in the Selous Game Reserve with day game drives, one boat and one walking safari. Accommodation on full board basis.

Day 5: (Selous/Mikumi = 400 km, 6/7 hours)
After breakfast depart from the Selous and drive through the Uluguru Mountains to Morogoro for a late lunch at the Oasis Hotel. After lunch, we continue our drive to Mikumi for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: (Mikumi National Park)
The day is spent in Mikumi National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Full board accommodation at Mikumi.

Day 7: (Mikumi/Ruaha = 352 km, 4/5 hours)
After breakfast depart from Mikumi and drive to Ruaha National Park. Packed lunch on-route. Dinner and overnight at Ruaha.

Day 8: (Ruaha)
After breakfast, collect packed lunches and have a full day game viewing in the Ruaha Park, famous for its herds of elephants and Greater Kudus. Late evening drive back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day 9: (Ruaha/Isimila/Kitonga = 250 km, 3/4 hours)
After breakfast depart to Isimila Stone Age Site to visit the spectacular pillars formed through ages by erosion. Lunch in Iringa Town. Afternoon drive to Kitonga Motel located at the base the Kitonga Mountain. Often, there is the chance to see traditional dances performed by the Wasagara and Wahehe tribes. Dinner and overnight at Kitonga Motel or similar hotel.

Day 10: (Kitonga/Dar es Salaam = 435 km, 6/7 hours)
After breakfast, depart from Kitonga and drive back to Dar with a stop for lunch in Morogoro. Late evening arrival in Dar es Salaam and drop off at your accommodation, on bed and breakfast basis. End of services.

Rates:

Night
Mobile Camps/
Basic Camping
  
Basic Lodges     
Permanent Tented Lodges 
 1 - DAR
4* Hotel Dar
4* Hotel Dar
4* Hotel Dar
 2-4 Selous    
Camping Mbega Camp
Selous River Side
 5 & 6 Mikumi
Camping Genesis
Mikumi W. Lodge
 7 & 8 Ruaha
Camping Ruaha Hill Top
Ruaha River Lodge
 9 Kitonga
Kitonga Motel
Kitonga Motel
Kitonga Motel
 10 - DAR
4* Hotel Dar
4* Hotel Dar
4* Hotel Dar
 
Rates Mobile Camps/
Basic Camping
Basic Lodges Permanent Tented Lodges
2 persons -
per person
US$ 3,740
US$ 3,980
US$ 4,726
3 persons -
per person
US$ 3,176
US$ 3,416
US$ 4,162
4 persons -
per person
US$ 2,893
US$ 3,135
US$ 3,880
Single Room
Supplement
US$ 298 pp
US$ 462 pp
US$ 635 pp


























Inclusive of:
Airport transfers in Dar es Salaam, safari transportation in 4x4 vehicle, English speaking driver / guide, game drives as specified, bed and breakfast accommodation in Dar es Salaam, full board accommodation when on safari, game reserve fees, concessions fees, park fees, one boat and one walking safari in Selous. Bottled water when on game drives.

Exclusive of:
International flights, Tanzania entry visas, meals in Dar es Salaam, beverages, laundry, expenses of a personal nature, personal / medical / travel / baggage insurance, gratuities.

Minimum group size for this safari is 2 persons.





12 Days Standard Camping Safari Southern Tanzania - Selous, Mikumi, Ruaha, Udzungwa Mountains

Day 1:
Pick up from Dar es Salaam airport and transfer to city centre. Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis.

Day 2: (Dar/Selous = 300 km, 5/6 hours)
After breakfast depart from Dar es Salaam in 4x4 safari vehicle to Selous Game Reserve. Packed lunch on-route. Late afternoon game viewing. Dinner and overnight.

Day 3-4: (Selous)
Two days are spent in the Selous Game Reserve with day game drives, one boat and one walking safari. Accommodation on full board basis.

Day 5: (Selous/Mikumi = 400 km, 6/7 hours)
After breakfast depart from the Selous and drive through the Uluguru Mountains to Morogoro for a late lunch at the Oasis Hotel. After lunch, we continue our drive to Mikumi for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: (Mikumi National Park)
The day is spent in Mikumi National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Full board accommodation at Mikumi.

Day 7: (Mikumi/Ruaha = 352 km, 4/5 hours)
After breakfast depart from Mikumi and drive to Ruaha National Park. Packed lunch on-route. Dinner and overnight at Ruaha.

Day 8: (Ruaha)
After breakfast, collect packed lunches and have a full day game viewing in the Ruaha Park, famous for its herds of elephants and Greater Kudus. Late evening drive back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day 9: (Ruaha)
After breakfast, have a full day game drive in Ruaha National Park. Picnic lunch to be served in the bush. Dinner and overnight at Tungamalenga Campsite.

Day 10: (Ruaha/Udzungwa Mountains)
After breakfast, depart to Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Packed lunch on-route. Afternoon proceed to your accommodation in Udzungwa.

Day 11: (Udzungwa Mountains)
After breakfast, collect packed lunch and hike through the Udzungwa Mountains to the Sanje waterfalls. Picnic on top of the falls. Late afternoon come back to the accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day 12: (Udzungwa/Dar es Salaam = 380 km, 5/6 hours)
After breakfast, drive back to Dar es Salaam and transfer to Dar es Salaam International Airport for your connecting or outbound flight.

Rates:

Night
Mobile Camps/
Basic Camping
  
Basic Lodges     
Permanent Tented Lodges 
 1 - DAR
4* Hotel Dar
4* Hotel Dar
4* Hotel Dar
 2-4 Selous    
Camping Mbega Camp
Selous River Side
 5 & 6 Mikumi
Camping Genesis
Mikumi W. Lodge
 7-9 Ruaha
Camping Ruaha Hill Top
Ruaha River Lodge
 10&11 Udzungwa
Camping
Twiga
Mikumi W. Camp
 
Rates Mobile Camps/
Basic Camping
Basic Lodges Permanent Tented Lodges
2 persons -
per person
US$ 4,351
US$ 4,604
US$ 5,481
3 persons -
per person
US$ 3,703
US$ 3,958
US$ 5,053
4 persons -
per person
US$ 3,381
US$ 3,634
US$ 4,730
Single Room
Supplement
US$ 281 pp
US$ 457 pp
US$ 722 pp


























Inclusive of:
Airport transfers in Dar es Salaam, safari transportation in 4x4 vehicle, English speaking driver / guide, game drives as specified, bed and breakfast accommodation in Dar es Salaam, full board accommodation when on safari, game reserve fees, concessions fees, park fees, one boat and one walking safari in Selous. Bottled water when on game drives.

Exclusive of:
International flights, Tanzania visas, meals in Dar es Salaam, beverages, laundry, expenses of a personal nature, personal / medical / travel / baggage insurance, gratuities.




SAFARI NOTES

1. Accommodation locations vary from within the parks or outside the parks.

2. Mobile Camping safari – This means that all camping equipment and supplies are provided and carried in the safari vehicle used. A cook is provided who also travels in the vehicle. Camping will take place at public camp site outside the game reserve / parks. Tents provided are walk-in stand-up tents with camping mattresses. We reserve the right to choose other camps than the ones named, depending on local conditions, or to make use of other basic non-camping accommodation at no extra costs if necessary (e.g. in case of bad weather conditions).

3. For flight: Instead of driving from DAR to Selous, it is also possible to fly. For flights, add $190.00 per person one way inclusive of airport transfers.

4. Rates are quoted net per person

5. Offer is made subject to availability

6. The company standard booking terms and conditions apply

7. Prices might change if Government Park fees increase or airlines add fuel surcharge (flights Tickets to Dar-Selous).