Tanzania & Zanzibar, Southern Safari Circuit and Pemba Beach

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Fly in - safari & beach   This safari and beach combination provides some of the finest game viewing with the unspoilt beauty of Pemba Island. Country Tanzania & Zanzibar (Pemba) Duration 13 nights Best Time to Visit Year-round, except rainy months of April, May & November Accommodation Small lodges and camps and 1 hotel Activities Game viewing, bird watching, fly camping,  walking safaris, diving, snorkelling, canoe safaris and dhow cruises Places Visited Selous National Reserve, Ruaha National Park, Pemba Island and Stone Town, Zanzibar Guide Price From £3,575 per person sharing, including flights

Day 1
Fly with British Airways in economy class from London Heathrow overnight to Dar es Salaam.

Day 2

Selous Game Reserve At about twice the size of Denmark, the Selous Game Reserve is the second largest wildlife reserve on earth and a World Heritage Site (one of only six in Africa).  The Reserve has a varied terrain of rolling savannah woodland, grassland plains, rocky outcrops and dense forest patches, and is second only to the Serengeti in its concentration of wildlife.  As well as elephant, there are hippo, wildebeest, hartebeest, sable, kudu, eland, lion, leopard and good opportunities to see wild dog.  Walking safaris in the company of an armed guard are a feature of the Reserve and river safaris amongst the crocodiles and hippos are highly recommended.

On arrival in Dar es Salaam, you will be met and transferred to the domestic terminal for a flight to the Selous National Reserve.  On arrival you will be met and transferred to Sand Rivers to stay for 4 nights.  Nights in the lodge can be changed to nights in a fly camp at no additional cost provided the arrangement is made in advance.
Terms: Fully inclusive (all meals, laundry, soft drinks, beers, spirits and house wine).

Day 6

Ruaha National Park Only a little smaller than the Serengeti National Park, at nearly 13,000 sq. kms the Ruaha National Park is a vast , still comparatively unexplored game and bird sanctuary.  The Park lies between two large rivers, one of which, the Ruaha, flows along the entire eastern border through spectacular scenery of rugged gorges and lush plains flanked by palm thickets and tall acacia woodland.  From July to November game concentrates along the river, with herds of elephant, giraffe, buffalo, impala, and numerous greater kudu.  In other areas of the Park, kudu, sable, roan, hartebeest and more elephant may be encountered.  Birdlife is abundant and the Park is one of the few places in Africa where the rare Eleonora's Falcon may be found.

Today, transfer to the airstrip for a flight to the Ruaha National Park.  On arrival you will be transferred to Jongomero Camp to stay for 3 nights.
Terms: Fully inclusive (all meals, laundry, soft drinks, beers, spirits and house wine).


Day 9
Return transfer to the airstrip to connect with a flight to Zanzibar with onward connection to Pemba.  On arrival you will be met and transferred by road and boat to Fundu Lagoon to stay for 4 nights.  Now listed as one of the top diving locations in the world, activities also include a fully equipped PADI diving centre, snorkelling on Mesali Island, mangrove canoe safaris and dhow sunset cruises.
Terms: Fully inclusive (all meals, laundry and all drinks excluding champagne).

Day 13
Return transfer by sea, road and air to Zanzibar, where you will be met and transferred the short distance into Stone Town to the Zanzibar Serena Inn for an overnight stay.
Terms: Bed and breakfast.

Day 14
Early transfer to Zanzibar Airport for the short flight to Dar es Salaam, connecting with an onward daytime flight with British Airways in economy class to London Heathrow.

Suggested combinations and add-ons:

• Tanzania northern circuit safari.
• Kenya Safari.
• Kilimanjaro climb.
• Tanzania chimpanzee safari.

This is a suggested itinerary only and is entirely flexible. Arrangements can be tailored to your exact requirements.

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