Southern Tanzania Safari & Beach in Quirimbas

Trip Overview

Travel Route: Dar es Salaam - Selous - Ruaha - Quirimbas - Dar es Salaam

Duration 14 days 13 nights

Ideal For Travellers wishing to combine amazing wildlife encounters in Tanzania's northern parks with a glimpse at Swahili culture and relaxing days at one of Zanzibar's picture postcard beaches.
Summary This trip is ideal for couples looking for a unique and romantic honeymoon, combining naturally stunning and rarely visited wildlife reserves with the pristine and yet-to-be-discovered beaches of the Quirimbas Archipelago in Northern Mozambique.
Services Included Fullboard accommodation, Bush walks, Game drives, Guided walking safaris, Boat safaris at safari lodges & camps, Fullboard accommodation and activities at beach resorts, Halfboard accommodation in city hotels, All national park and conservation fees, All flights and transfers within Tanzania and Mozambique, Flying Doctor emergency evacuation cover.
Cost per Person:
From US$ 11,880

The price quoted above is an approximate price based on 2 people shairing a double or twin and traveling during high season (July to Oct).

Dar es Salaam

Day 1

Welcome to Enchanting-Africa! Our tour manager will receive you at the airport in Dar es Salaam and take you to your hotel for check in.

Located in a quiet bay off the Indian Ocean coast, Dar es Salaam has become a prosperous centre of the entire East African region. Its bustling harbour is the main port in Tanzania and a visit to the daily fish market is a memorable experience. Explore the remnants of colonial presence, both German and British, which can still be seen in the landmarks and architecture around the city.

The National Museum, the Village Museum, and many colourful markets are well worth a visit. Numerous historical landmarks, including St. Joseph’s Cathedral, the White Father’s Mission House, the Botanical Gardens, and the old State House make for an interesting walking tour around the waterfront and city centre.

Accommodation: Royal Palm Mövenpick or Sea Cliff

Selous

Days 2 - 4

Morning Flight Dar es Salaam – Selous (ca. 45min)

Selous Game Reserve is Africa’s largest protected wildlife reserve, and due to its remote location, it has remained one of the untouched gems of Tanzania’s parks.
The Rufiji River is the striking feature of the game reserve and home to a plethora of varied water and bird life.

Along its shores, hippos sleep languidly in the mud and sun themselves and crocodiles are common along the riverbanks. Boating safaris offer you a chance to see the diverse life along the river up close and walking safaris and fly camping add a sense of adventure to your African experience.

Accommodation: Selous Safari Company or Sand Rivers Selous

Ruaha

Days 5 - 7

Afternoon Flight Selous - Ruaha (40 min)

Ruaha National Park is a remote bastion of spectacular wilderness, undisturbed wildlife, and breathtaking scenery. With herds of more than 10,000 elephants, vast concentrations of buffalo, gazelle, and over 400 bird species, Ruaha’s offers limitless wilderness. The Great Ruaha River meanders through its borders.

On its banks, the game viewing is spectacular and boating safaris offer a great alternative to wildlife viewing. Due to its remote location, Ruaha National Park is largely unexplored and a safari there often has the feel of a private adventure and a unique experience.

Accommodation: Mwagusi Safari Camp or Jongomero Camp

Quirimbas

Days 8 - 13

Flight Ruaha – Dar es Salaam (ca. 1.5 hours), flight Dar es Salaam – Pemba in Mozambique (ca. 1.5 hours), transfer to Lodge (1-2 hours)

The Quirimbas Archipelago consists of 32 coral islands and stretches for 100 kilometres along the Mozambique coast. The area has never been developed and remains an unexplored island paradise which resembles the Maldives twenty years ago.

The region is steeped in Portuguese colonial and Arabian trader history which can be witnessed on nearby Ibo Island and Mozambique Island, a World Heritage site.
Relax at the beautiful pristine beaches, discover some of the richest coral reefs in the world providing habitat for an abundant array of marine life and enjoy superb game fishing and diving.

Accommodation: Quilalea Resort or Vamizi Island Resort

Dar es Salaam

Day 14

Transfer from Lodge to Pemba (1-2 hours), flight from Pemba to Dar es Salaam (ca. 1.5 hours)