• Arrive in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s bustling gateway.
• Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay and prepare for your safari adventure.

• Meal plan:
  • Dinner
• Accommodation Options:
  • Budget:  Airport FQ Hotel
  • Midrange: Chelsea Hotel
    
  • Luxury: Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel

• Fly from Dar es Salaam to Ruaha National Park.
• Enjoy three nights in luxurious accommodations, with daily game drives exploring the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, and various bird species.

• Drive from Ruaha to Mikumi National Park, taking in the beautiful scenery.
• Arrive in Mikumi and settle into your lodge or camp overnight.

• Spend the day on a thrilling game drive in Mikumi National Park.
• Observe the abundant wildlife and stunning landscapes, with opportunities to spot zebras, giraffes, elephants, and more.

• Full-day excursion to the Udzungwa Mountains.
• Enjoy hiking through lush forests and discovering unique flora and fauna featuring breathtaking waterfalls and panoramic views.

• Drive from Mikumi to Nyerere National Park and enjoy the scenic views.
• Arrive in Nyerere National Park and settle into your accommodation.

Straight after breakfast, we venture on a full-day game drive. Selous is home to many elephants, many buffalo and wild dogs. Other species commonly seen are lion, bushbuck, impala, giraffe, eland, baboon, zebra, kudus crocodile and hippo.

Accompanied by an armed ranger to get close to the animals, your walking safari will be an unforgettable experience. Please note that armed rangers love wildlife and are very knowledgeable about it. In the event of dangerous animals coming close, which rarely happens, a shot in the air is enough to see them off. You will have a picnic lunch in the bush and then transfer to Rufiji River for an afternoon boat excursion on the Rufiji River.

You will see large family groups of hippos and many crocodiles. Perhaps some elephants or carnivores are coming down to drink, and there are many interesting birds. At sundown, a short drive takes you back to your camp.

After an early sunrise game drive, we return to the camp for breakfast. Then, we leave with a packed lunch to drive to Kilwa Masoko via Kivinje. Kilwa declined when the Portuguese arrived. At first, the Portuguese, under the leadership of Vasco da Gama, threatened to attack the town unless a tribute was paid.

They eventually decided they wanted Kilwa’s prosperity and took the island by force in 1505. The Portuguese constructed a large coastal fortress called Gereza. The island was under Portuguese control until an Arab mercenary and his men liberated the island in 1512.

After breakfast, you will embark on a local dhow to Kilwa Island. Kilwa Kisiwani was to become the principal trading port of the Indian Ocean. Its wealth came from exchanging gold and iron from Great Zimbabwe and other parts of Southern Africa. Ivory, slaves from mainland Tanzania, textiles, jewellery, porcelain and spices from Asia were all traded here. By the 13th Century, Kilwa had become the most powerful city along the coast, exercising political and trading domination as far as Pemba Island in the north and Sofala, the present-day Beira in Mozambique, in the south.

Another full day of game drives in Nyerere National Park, ensuring ample time to experience the rich biodiversity and stunning vistas.

• Drive to Nyamisati, a charming village on the coast.
• Prepare for your boat transfer to Mafia Island and enjoy the scenic journey.

• Arrive on Mafia Island and check into your beachfront accommodation.
• Spend your days relaxing on pristine beaches, snorkelling, or diving among vibrant coral reefs.
• Engage in optional activities such as boat trips, exploring the island’s secluded beaches, and visits to local villages for cultural experiences.

• After enjoying your time on Mafia Island, transfer back to Nyamisati for your boat ride and onward travel back to Dar es Salaam.
• Depart from Dar es Salaam, taking unforgettable memories of your Tanzanian adventure with you.