Rufiji River Camp
This 9 day safari of southern Tanzania, takes guests
from Dar es Salaam into Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha and Mikumi
National Parks. All three parks are beautiful wilderness areas
that are rich in game and unforgettable African scenery. The safari
is operated by vehicle, however we can offer a fly in version
if you prefer.
Day 1: Dar es Salaam - Rufiji River Camp, Selous Game
Reserve
Depart from Dar es Salaam city centre by 4x4 to the Selous
Game Reserve to start your exciting African safari. Enjoy a late
lunch at the Rufiji River Camp. Embark on an afternoon game drive
in the reserve, and then return to Rufiji River Camp for dinner
and overnight.
Day 2: On safari at Rufiji River Camp
Enjoy a full day game viewing in the reserve. Participate in some
classic – style game drives - exploring the bush in open
4 x 4 vehicles. Waterbuck, southern reed buck and bushbuck are
common in the Selous. Rare sable antelope, lion and greater kudu
also frequent this area. Meals and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.
Day 3 and 4 - On safari at Rufiji River Camp
Safari tent at Rufiji River Camp after breakfast, accompany an
armed ranger on a waking safari in the reserve. The sights and
sounds (and smells) of a walking safari are a special treat that
will live long in your memory. The thrill of creeping up to animals
to shoot them with your camera is a great experience. In the afternoon,
enjoy a boat safari where you will explore the different channels
and lakes of the Rufiji River System, surrounded by hippos and
crocodiles. A large variety of herons, storks, ducks, stilts,
and other water birds may be seen. And you also see land mammals,
such as giraffe and elephants. Meals and overnight at Rufiji River
Camp
Day 5: Rufiji River Camp to Vuma Hills Tented Camp
Collect picnic lunches and drive to Mikumi National Park and proceed
driving to Vuma Hill Tented Camp. The camp is perched above the
trees stretching over the seemingly endless wilderness south west
of Mikumi National Park. Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hill Tented
Camp
Day 6: Vuma Hills Tented Camp to Ruaha River Lodge
Ruaha River Lodge after breakfast drive to Ruaha National Park,
which is famous for its rare sable antelope, roan antelope, and
big herds of elephants. The park represents a transition zone
where eastern and southern African flora and fauna overlap. Although
Ruaha is one of the largest parks in Africa, it is comparatively
unknown and, due to its remoteness, remains unspoiled. Enjoy a
late lunch at the lodge followed by an afternoon game drive. Ruaha
River Lodge is the only lodge in the reserve and is built on a
rocky ridge with spectacular views of the Great Ruaha River. Dinner
and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge.
Day 7: On safari at Ruaha River Lodge
Enjoy a full day game drive in the park. Nearly 500 bird species
have been sighted within the park. The river area features large
numbers of hippo and crocodile and attracts lion, leopard, hunting
dog, waterbuck, impala, giraffe, warthog and eland. Grants gazelle,
ostrich and cheetah may be seen on the plains. Meals and overnight
at Ruaha River Lodge.
Day 8: Ruaha to Vuma Hill Tented Camp
After an early breakfast drive to Mikumi National Park. Lunch
at Vuma Hill Tented Camp, followed by an evening game drive in
Mikumi National Park. The park is well known for its population
of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, elands, and greater
Kudu, wildebeest, roan and sable antelope. Predators include tree-climbing
lions, leopards, wild hunting dogs and black-backed jackal. You
may also see crocodiles, monitor lizards, yellow baboon and hippos.
Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hill Tented Lodge, where participants
can talk about their experiences during this African tour.
Day 9: Vuma Hill Tented Camp back to Dares Salaam
After breakfast, enjoy another game drive in Mikumi National Park.
Return to the camp for lunch and then depart for your return to
Dar es Salaam. Drop off in the city centre.