Day 01: Arrival in Dar es salaam – Tanzania
>> Airport – Tiffany Diamond Hotel & Spa: 20 – 30 Minutes
>> Meal Plan: Dinner
Meet and great at Dar es salaam International Airport and get transferred to Dar City Centre for accommodation at Tiffany Hotel. The Tiffany Diamond Hotel & Spa offers world-class accommodation, international and local cuisine, leisure facilities and business amenities. It is a newly opened Hotel located at the heart of Dar es salaam city. The Hotel offer 74 guest rooms fitted with all the amenities required by both Business Man / Women and Tourists, such as High speed free Wifi, Flat screen satellite T. V, Mini fridge, Safe deposit which is big enough to hold a lap top, Private ensuite, Fully A/C, Hot & cold shower, reading tables and chairs, Coffee Maker, Word rope, Jaccuzzi in some rooms and phone, just to make sure our guest feel at home away from home. Dinner and stay overnight on half board basis.
Accommodation: Tiffany Diamond Hotel & Spa.
Meal Plan: Half Board
Day 02: Dar es Salaam – Selous Game Reserve
>> Travel Time: 5 – 6 hrs
>> Boat Cruise: 1 – 3 hrs
>> Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
In the morning you’ll be picked up from your Hotel and driven to Selous Game Reserve. It is relatively far and you will have a picnic lunch en route or if you leave early in the morning you will enjoy a hot lunch at the Lodge shortly after arriving. This is the beginning of your bush adventure in the African wilderness, where you will spend 4 nights at Selous Butembo Tented Lodge, which is perched on the edge of the mighty Rufiji River. The tents are generously structured with a safari atmosphere, tastefully furnished and with en suite toilets, sinks and showers. All tents are facing the Mighty Rufiji River.
In the late afternoon after relaxing you’ll go on a thrilling boat safari on the Rufiji River where you’ll see hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat. Your guide will also be able to point out interesting birds and plant species during this trip. Rufiji River offers the most exciting Boat Safari in Selous Game Reserve. The river is full of hippopotamus and crocodiles, which can be watched at a close range. Birds and other animals along the river banks expose the beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness. Buffaloes, water-bucks and impala are usually seen in the water meadows; elephants and lions sometimes seen drinking water. Dinner and stay overnight at Selous Butembo Lodge on full board basis.
Accommodation: Selous Butembo Lodge.
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 03 – 04: Full Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve
>> Tour Durations: Full Day
>> Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
You will be spending 2 days doing game drives in the plains of Selous Game Reserve. The Reserve is reputed to be the best off the beaten track wildlife safari destination away from the crowds. Selous is the largest Game Reserve in Africa with its area being more than the size of Switzerland and is full of wild animals and birds’ species whereby more than 350 Bird species have been recorded. These will be special days exploring the wilderness in the biggest game reserve in Africa and viewing diverse wildlife which includes lion, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, elephant, wild dog and so much more. You might even see the rare Sable antelope! Unlike the Northern parts of Tanzania where animals and birds are more habituated, animals here are timider. Dinner and overnight at Butembo Lodge on full board basis.
Accommodation: Selous Butembo Lodge.
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 05: Selous Walking Safari – Transfer to Bagamoyo
>> Walking Tour: 2 – 3 hrs
>> Travel Time: 6 – 7 hrs
>> Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The walking safari starts as early as 06.30 am or 06.30am. The crispy fresh African air mixed with the wild waft of the animals evokes your sense of smell to the intoxication unique bush odors of Africa. This allows you to get a real feel of the African bush. The sights, sounds and smells of a walking safari are a special treat that will live long in your memory. The thrill of being close up to the animals and to “shoot” them with your camera is one of the greatest, unforgettable experiences one carries back to the “civilized” world. Thereafter back to Butembo Lodge for breakfast. After breakfast we take our lunch boxes and starts driving to Bagamoyo, arriving there in the late afternoon. We check in at Oceanic Bay Hotel and relax.
Featuring free WiFi and an outdoor pool, Oceanic Bay Hotel & Resort offers accommodation on the beachfront of the Indian Ocean. The Hotel has a fitness centre, Restaurants and water sports facilities. All rooms are located around the tropical garden and are either sea or pool facing. Each room is air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV. The rooms have a private bathroom equipped with a shower, toiletries and a hair dryer. The restaurant serves continental, Indian and African dishes and guests can enjoy variety of drinks at the poolside bar. Dinner and stay overnight at Ocean Bay on half board basis. Dinner and stay overnight on half board basis.
Accommodation: Oceanic Bay Resort.
Meal Plan: Half Board.
Day 06 – 07: Leisure Days
>> Activities: Full Leisure Days
>> Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
After taking many days doing safari, trekking and tours in other parts of Tanzania, its now your time to relax on the beach, go swimming on the Indian Ocean Waters, read books beside the Hotel Swimming pool or just relax in your room. By your own you can go on Fishing, Scuba Dive or visit locals to experience their daily lives. This is also the best time to shop around, buying some gifts and souvenirs. Around Bagamoyo you will find allot of wonderful beaches around the Indian Ocean, includes Padeco Beach, Msalabani and School of Art beach. Along the beaches you will enjoy the fishermen and many good attractions. Dinner and overnight stay at Oceanic Bay Hotel & Resorts based on half board.
Accommodation: Oceanic Bay Hotel & Resort.
Meal Plan: Half Board
Day 08: Fly Back Home
>> Travel Time: 2 – 3 hrs
>> Meal Plan: Breakfast
After breakfast, lunch or dinner we can take our road transfer to Airport to catch your flight to Dar es salaam, back home or to any other destination of your choice. Your check out time today is 10Am. After checking out your luggage will be kept at the Store or at reception until the departure time.
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