Tour of Historical Sites, relax on untouched Beaches and view the Wildlife of Southern Tanzania. The chance to get away from the beaten track with a bit of adventure.
Day 1: Travel from Dar es Salaam to the Selous Game Reserve by flight or 4wd vehicle. Accommodation in the Selous Mbega Camp.
Day 2 & 3: Safaris in the Selous Game Reserve. Choice of half day Game Drives, Walking Safaris, Boat Trips or full day Game Drives.
Day 4: Travel from Selous Game Reserve to Kilwa by flight or 4wd vehicle. Accommodation in the Kilwa Seaview Resort.
Day 5 & 6: Activities in Kilwa, Visit to the historical ruins in Kilwa Kivinje and Kilwa Kisiwani, Beach relaxation & Snorkelling, Kilwa bay boat cruise. (Extra activities, additional cost: Diving, Deep Sea Fishing & Yacht Sailing.)
Day 7: Kilwa to Mikindani by 4wd vehicle. Accommodation in the Old Boma.
Day 8 & 9: Activities within and around of the Old Boma in Mikindani. Activities in Mikindani: Swahili cooking lessons, night fishing, nature trails, Mnazi Bay Marine Reserve with hippo and crocodile watching at Mozambique border, Dhow Trip across Mikindani Bay.
Day 10: Flight back to Dar es Salaam with Air Tanzania.
Includes: Fullboard Accommodation Safaris Activities mentioned Park fees Transfers by vehicle
Not included: International Flights Drinks Tips other personal requirements
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This trip: The Swahili Heritage Trail & Selous Game Reserve
Rating:
rating 10/10
Comment:
Recently we were lucky enough to travel for 2 weeks to the beautiful country of Tanzania.
We were also lucky enough to find a Tour company that provided us with the trip of a life time to the most amazing locations in the beautiful but mainly untouched Southern region of the country. The company and its staff were truly amazing with everyone from the director to the driver being friendly, helpful and extremely efficient.
The team worked with us at all times from our initial emails of interest to achieve our needs and desires to full fill a journey that wasn't full of tourists like the Northern circuits. It proved to be exactly what we wanted and we would highly recommend the Southern tour as the trip of a lifetime without all the cheesy tourist traps.
Our journey started with us witnessing the amazing beasts and creatures of the largest game reserve in Africa-Selous whilst staying in amazing cabins on the Rufiji river at Mbega camp. From there we travelled to the beautiful Kilwa Seaside where we enjoyed a Dhow trip to an island full of beautiful relics. The accommodation at the resort was exactly what was required after some busy days exploring the local villages and beaches in the area whilst enjoying an array of activities as well. From here we travelled to the beautiful Mikindani Bay an area that we immediately fell in love with and also the great people of the village. This was the perfect end to a perfect tour.
We'd be lying if we didn't say we were concerned about paying the initial deposit to a company we hadn't heard of before but the risk was well worth it and we would highly recommend if you are looking for a trustworthy company with the experience and knowledge of the whole of Tanzania to book with these guys. It will be the best money you will ever spend and it will be a truly rewarding experience.
Thanks again. We can't wait to come back and see you and Tanzania again.
