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Boat safaris on the Rufiji River and the wild baobab country of Ruaha, by light aircraft from Dar es Salaam
Southern Tanzania is wild and uncrowded. Nyerere National Park (formerly part of the Selous) is Africa's largest protected area, a maze of lakes and channels of the Rufiji River where you explore by boat and on foot as well as by vehicle. Ruaha, further west, is rugged baobab country with large lion prides and one of Tanzania's biggest elephant populations. Scheduled light aircraft link Dar es Salaam, Nyerere and Ruaha, so there are no long drives. The price includes the flights, park fees and full-board tented camps with activities.
Dry season and the Mara River crossings: the best game viewing, book early
Short rains: quieter parks, lower prices, lush scenery
Holidays and the calving season on the southern plains
Warm, end of the calving season, good value
Long rains: green and very quiet, our lowest prices
Morning light aircraft flight from Dar es Salaam (about 45 minutes) to an airstrip in the north of Nyerere National Park. Afternoon game drive around the lakes, watching for wild dog, lion and huge herds of buffalo.
Early walking safari with an armed ranger, learning to read tracks. In the afternoon a boat safari on the Rufiji River and its lakes among hippos, crocodiles, elephants coming to drink and a remarkable variety of birds.
Morning game drive, then fly west to Ruaha (about 1.5 hours). Afternoon game drive along the Great Ruaha River, where elephant, giraffe and greater kudu gather.
A full day exploring Ruaha's river valleys and baobab woodland, known for large lion prides that hunt buffalo, plus leopard, cheetah and wild dog.
Another day in Ruaha with a morning drive into the Mwagusi sand river area and a sundowner on a hill above the Ruaha River.
A last morning game drive, then fly back to Dar es Salaam (about 2 hours) to connect with your international flight or a flight to Zanzibar.
A night near the airport with breakfast, per person sharing.
Flight from Arusha or Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar, transfers, three nights in a Nungwi beach hotel on half board and Zanzibar visitor insurance. Per person sharing.
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