From Serengeti to Selous: Tanzania’s Definitive Luxury Wilderness Odyssey
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Itinerary
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Arrival in Tanzania: Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, you will be met and transferred to your comfortable city hotel. This evening allows you to relax and prepare for your grand safari adventure ahead.
Gateway to the Wild: Dar es Salaam serves as the perfect logistical hub for your journey, bridging the northern safari circuit with the southern wilderness.
Suggested Accommodations:
Luxury/Boutique: Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Oyster Bay Hotel
Mid-Range: Serena Hotel Dar es Salaam, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
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Flight to the Heart of the Serengeti: After an early breakfast, you’ll be transferred back to Dar es Salaam airport for your scheduled light aircraft flight directly to the central plains of the Serengeti National Park (landing at Seronera Airstrip).
Classic Safari Immersion: Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your safari guide and begin your thrilling game drives. Central Serengeti is renowned for its high concentration of predators and year-round game viewing, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and vast herds of plains game.
Suggested Accommodations:
Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Serengeti Migration Camp (seasonal location in central area), Namiri Plains Camp
Mid-Range: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Kubu Kubu Tented Camp
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Journey through the Wild: Today involves a captivating full-day game drive as you transfer by road from Central to Western Serengeti. This journey is a safari in itself, allowing you to witness the diverse landscapes and resident wildlife along the way.
Grumeti River & Resident Wildlife: The Western Corridor is famous for the Grumeti River, which is a significant obstacle for the wildebeest migration during certain months (May-July often sees dramatic river crossings). The area is also known for large resident prides of lions, huge Nile crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.
Suggested Accommodations:
Luxury: &Beyond Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, Singita Sabora Tented Camp, Mbalageti Serengeti
Mid-Range: Kirawira Camp
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Bush to Bush Flight (via connecting hub): After a final morning activity and breakfast in Western Serengeti, you’ll be transferred to a local airstrip for your light aircraft flight south. This will typically involve a connection through Arusha or Dar es Salaam, before continuing to the Selous Game Reserve (now largely Nyerere National Park).
Africa’s Largest Protected Area: Upon arrival at your Selous/Nyerere airstrip, you’ll be met and transferred to your camp. This immense wilderness offers a stark contrast to the Serengeti’s plains, with its vast wetlands, woodlands, and the mighty Rufiji River.
Diverse Safari Activities: Experience unique safari activities including thrillingboat safaris on the Rufiji River (offering close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and water birds), excitingwalking safaris (a chance to connect with the bush on foot), and traditional game drives. Selous/Nyerere is a stronghold for African wild dogs, as well as significant populations of elephants, lions, and buffalo.
Suggested Accommodations:
Luxury: Roho ya Selous, Siwandu Camp, Sand Rivers Selous
Mid-Range: Selous Riverside Safari Camp, Rufiji River Camp
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Final Wilderness Moments & Return: Enjoy a final breakfast and perhaps a short morning activity at your Selous/Nyerere camp. You’ll then be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled light aircraft flight back to Dar es Salaam.
International Connection: Upon arrival at Dar es Salaam airport, you’ll connect with your international departure flight, carrying incredible memories of your grand Tanzanian odyssey.
Tour Price Includes
- 1 night accommodation in Dar es Salaam on a bed & breakfast basis.
- All internal scheduled light aircraft flights as per the itinerary (Dar to Central Serengeti, Western Serengeti to Selous/Nyerere, Selous/Nyerere to Dar).
- All ground transfers in Dar es Salaam.
- All game drives and road transfers in a custom-built 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof in the Serengeti.
- All game drives, boat safaris, and guided walking safaris in Selous/Nyerere (as offered by the camp and permitted).
- Services of experienced, professional English-speaking safari guides in Serengeti and Selous/Nyerere.
- Accommodation in Serengeti and Selous/Nyerere on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- All national park and conservation area fees as per the itinerary.
- Emergency evacuation cover (terms and conditions apply)
- Unlimited bottled water during game drives.
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance from within the parks (specific terms apply).
Tour Price Excludes
- 1 night accommodation in Dar es Salaam on a bed & breakfast basis.
- All internal scheduled light aircraft flights as per the itinerary (Dar to Central Serengeti, Western Serengeti to Selous/Nyerere, Selous/Nyerere to Dar).
- All ground transfers in Dar es Salaam.
- All game drives and road transfers in a custom-built 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof in the Serengeti.
- All game drives, boat safaris, and guided walking safaris in Selous/Nyerere (as offered by the camp and permitted).
- Services of experienced, professional English-speaking safari guides in Serengeti and Selous/Nyerere.
- Accommodation in Serengeti and Selous/Nyerere on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- All national park and conservation area fees as per the itinerary.
- Emergency evacuation cover (terms and conditions apply)
- Unlimited bottled water during game drives.
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance from within the parks (specific terms apply).
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