Explore, discover Tanzania –“Back country trails in Style”
There are so many possibilities when creating exciting new itineraries to Tanzania’s National Parks, wilderness areas and the wild untouched Swahili coast. However there is an art to combination safaris with the key ingredient in making them flow like a babbling brook that rolls over one rock to another gathering a graceful continuity that on occasion narrows 1n a bend to create small exciting rapids full of movement and unseen adventures within. “Back country trails” offers so much of this from start to finish – walking safaris, lazy canoe safaris in the shadows of the impressive Mt Meru, time spent exploring Mkomazi National Park with your own shadow as company! Continue through an impressive landscape following the spinal cord of the Usambara and Pare Eastern Arc Mountain ranges to an untouched coastline where Bush meets Beach in an exciting dance of two worldly eco-systems merging as one. If this well paced harmonistic combination of un-rushed wildlife encounters, Robinson Crusoe beach hideaways isn’t quite enough for you!! Then to throw a little variety on to the safari platter you board a scenic flight now to Tanzania’s forgotten lands entering into the rawness of Ruaha National Park and abandonment of Katavi wilderness flood plains thereafter.
This adventure through Tanzania’s “back country trails” is a classic in no other words your own adventure has already started – read on!!
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Below, we go through the adventure day-by-day, giving you a better feel of the adventure.
Day 1: FRIDAY - Arrival
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport where you will be collected and transfer to NgereSero Mountain Lodge located just outside Arusha town.
O/n Ngere Sero Mountain Lodge (D)
Day 2: SATURDAY - Arusha National Park
After breakfast drive the short distance to Arusha National Park where you head out on an easy walking safari with an armed ranger. Walk through open plains and the lower slopes of Mt. Meru over to waterfalls. Get a different perspective of viewing wildlife from the ground level. There are also good chances of seeing black and white Colobus monkey.
Optional: afternoon canoeing safari of Little Momela lake – gives you a great opportunity to approach wildlife as they drink and wallow in the shallows
O/n Ngere Sero Mountain Lodge (D)
Day 3: SUNDAY - Mkomazi National Park
After breakfast drive east from Arusha for approximately 3 hours to Mkomazi National Park.. Once you have cleared the park entrance formalities you will continue on a game drive with packed lunch. Set below the verdant slopes of the spectacular Usambara and Pare Eastern Arc Mountain ranges and overseen by iconic snow – capped peak of Kilimanjaro, Mkomazi a virgin breathtaking beauty exhibiting unique natural treasures and immense sense of space - adds to the fulfillment of visitor enjoyment expectations. You will then head to your accommodation for the night.
O/n Babu’s Camp (B, L, D)
Day 4: MONDAY - Mkomazi National Park
You have a full day to explore the wonders of Mkomazi national Park, either travel out for the whole day with a picnic lunch or enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with a return to camp for a wonderful hot lunch.
O/n Babu’s Camp (B, L, D)
Day 5: TUESDAY - Saadani National Park
After a beautiful and leisurely breakfast in camp you will say goodbye to Mkomzai and head to the Swahili coast and remote and stunning Saadani National Park. Famous for being the only national park in Tazania where the bush meet the Indian ocean, a true Bush 2 Beach experience.
O/n Saadani Safari Lodge (B, L, D)
Day 6: WEDNESDAY - Saadani National Park
Saadani National Park covers 1100 km2. It is the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania bordering the sea. The climate is coastal, hot and humid. It offers a unique combination of both marine and mainland flora and fauna in a culturally fascinating setting. About 30 species of larger mammals are present as well as numerous reptiles and birds. Besides many species of fish, Green turtles, Humpback whales and dolphins also occur in the ocean nearby.
Plan your game viewing activities together with the camp management as they will best advice you when and where to head out. You can choose between game drives and river safaris– note that game viewing activities can be shared with other guests.
O/n Saadani Safari Lodge (B, L, D)
Day 7: THURSDAY - Saadani National Park
Saadani National Park covers 1100 km2. It is the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania bordering the sea. The climate is coastal, hot and humid. It offers a unique combination of both marine and mainland flora and fauna in a culturally fascinating setting. About 30 species of larger mammals are present as well as numerous reptiles and birds. Besides many species of fish, Green turtles, Humpback whales and dolphins also occur in the ocean nearby.
Plan your game viewing activities together with the camp management as they will best advice you when and where to head out. You can choose between game drives and river safaris– note that game viewing activities can be shared with other guests.
O/n Saadani Safari Lodge (B, L, D)
Day 8: FRIDAY - Ruaha National Park
After breakfast you will be drive back to Sadaani air strip for your flight to Ruaha National Park at 1300 operated by Safari Air Link – you will be collected on arrival and transfer to Ruaha River Lodge with game drives en route.
O/n Ruaha River Lodge (B, L, D)
Day 9: SATURDAY - Ruaha National Park
Ruaha national park is one of the few Tanzania’s famous wilderness area where one can have a rare experience of game viewing spiced up by the fascinating landscape. The park boasts of her almost untouched and unexplored ecosystem, making visitors’ safari experience very unique. Plan your game viewing activities together with the camp management as they will best advice you when and where to head out. You can choose between game drives and walking safaris– note that game viewing activities can be shared with other guests.
O/n Ruaha River Lodge (B, L, D)
Day 10: SUNDAY - Ruaha National Park
Ruaha national park is one of the few Tanzania’s famous wilderness area where one can have a rare experience of game viewing spiced up by the fascinating landscape. The park boasts of her almost untouched and unexplored ecosystem, making visitors’ safari experience very unique. Plan your game viewing activities together with the camp management as they will best advice you when and where to head out. You can choose between game drives and walking safaris– note that game viewing activities can be shared with other guests.
O/n Ruaha River Lodge (B, L, D)
Day 11: MONDAY - Katavi National Park
After a early breakfast (or packed breakfast) you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Katavi National Park at 0700 operated by Safari Air link. On arrival you will be transferred to the camp.
O/n Katavi Wildlife Camp (B, L, D)
Day 12: TUESDAY - Katavi National Park
Isolated, untrammeled and seldom visited, Katavi is a true wilderness, providing the few intrepid souls who make it there with a thrilling taste of Africa as it must have been a century ago.
Tanzania's third largest national park, it lies in the remote southwest of the country, within a truncated arm of the Rift Valley that terminates in the shallow, brooding expanse of Lake Rukwa. the main focus for game viewing within the park is the Katuma River and associated floodplains such as the seasonal Lakes Katavi and Chada. During the rainy season, these lush, marshy lakes are a haven for myriad waterb birds, and they also support Tanzania’s densest concentrations of hippo and crocodile. Plan your game viewing activities together with the camp management as they will best advice you when and where to head out - note that game viewing activities can be shared with other guests.
O/n Katavi Wildlife Camp (B, L, D)
Day 13: WEDNESDAY - Katavi National Park
Isolated, untrammeled and seldom visited, Katavi is a true wilderness, providing the few intrepid souls who make it there with a thrilling taste of Africa as it must have been a century ago.
Tanzania's third largest national park, it lies in the remote southwest of the country, within a truncated arm of the Rift Valley that terminates in the shallow, brooding expanse of Lake Rukwa. the main focus for game viewing within the park is the Katuma River and associated floodplains such as the seasonal Lakes Katavi and Chada. During the rainy season, these lush, marshy lakes are a haven for myriad waterb birds, and they also support Tanzania’s densest concentrations of hippo and crocodile. Plan your game viewing activities together with the camp management as they will best advice you when and where to head out - note that game viewing activities can be shared with other guests.
O/n Katavi Wildlife Camp (B, L, D)
Day 14: FRIDAY - Dar es Salaam
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Dar es Salaam at 11:20 with Safari Air Link. Arrival approximately 1645hrs in time to connect with your evening departing international flight. Or you could extend your time in Tanzania with an overnight in Dar or an extension to Zanzibar.
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Note: O/N = Overnight, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
| Amount of persons: | Price p.p. (usd): |
| 2 people sharing | 7825.- |
| 4 people sharing | 7260.- |
| 6 people sharing | 7130.- |
| Note: prices are based on two adults and indicative. Single supplement is $ 985 | |
- Included:
- Meals as stipulated |B Breakfast, L Lunch, D Dinner
- Complimentary mineral water x1.5 liters per person in the safari vehicle
- All transfers and activities as mentioned above
- Park fee, Conservation fees and Community Development Fees
- Accommodation as stipulated
- Domestic flight(s) as stipulated
- Excluded:
- Tips suggested: Driver guide $8-$10 per person sharing the vehicle per day
- Drinks apart from 1,5 liter mineral water during the safari
- Visa and airport departure tax
- Items of personal nature and not mentioned in the above itinerary
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