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This is a safari itinerary to admire the beauties of southern Tanzania.
Safari Avventura will guide you to the discovery of the wonderful Fauna Reserve of Selous, the largest park in Tanzania. This unforgettable place is a perfect destination for enthusiasts, as it offers you the experience of three different safaris: game drive in a boat, jeep, and on foot.
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You will arrive at the Selous – Mtemere Airstrip early in the morning, by 9:30 a.m., where you will be welcomed and taken to the Selous Park, the largest park in all of Africa (Flight from Dar Es Salam or Zanzibar not included, except on request).
Arriving at the Selous Wildlife Reserve, you will begin enjoying the beautiful day of boat safari. The Selous is in fact one of the few parks in Africa where you can do a game drive in water.
You will explore the Rufiji River and some of the lakes in Selous, accompanied by a guide, with special open boats having canvas roofs. Boat safaris are the ideal way to enjoy the wonderful scenery of the Rufiji River with its many hippos, crocodiles, and multitudes of birds. Certainly not to be missed is the sunset view from the boat, in which the tranquillity of the river and the cry of the hippos around you syncs with the scenery of the sun descending below the horizon.
Packed lunch in the park.
We continue exploring the Selous with a jeep photo safari after breakfast.
The wildlife reserve of Selous (Selous Game Reserve) is one of the largest wildlife parks in the world, with a total area of 54,600 square kilometres. Some wildlife typical of the savannah (such as elephants, hippos, lyacons and crocodiles) are found in the Selous in higher concentrations than any other African park.
The vast beauty of the Selous and its abundance of wildlife are exceptional, and one of the attractions of the Selous in particular is the intimacy and authenticity of a safari here, where you can go for hours without encountering any other vehicle.
We will stop at a shaded space for picnic lunch during the hottest part of the day, usually under a large tree overlooking a lake – this can sometimes be one of the highlights of the day, as it is not uncommon for animals to come and drink while you enjoy your lunch.
Then the game drive continues into the afternoon.
Packed lunch in the park.
Packed lunch. Dinner and overnight accommodation at the lodge.
We will take a nature walk after breakfast, accompanied by an armed Park Guard and our guide.
Walking safaris are a great way to get closer to nature and learn more about the smaller species and their ecosystem. You can spot giraffes, walk in the footsteps of elephants, learn to identify animal tracks and discover fascinating information about insects, trees and colourful birds. Walks are slow and last about 2-3 hours.
Lunch will be served at the camp.
You will then be taken to Dar Es Salam or Zanzibar by local flight in the afternoon (flight not included, except on request).
Your adventure to discover Tanzania is has come to an end, but we are certain that you will return to Italy with a heart filled with memorable experiences.
For more information about our Tanzania itineraries, such as the one to Zanzibar, the Great Migration special tour or safaris in the African Rift Valley, or to request quotes or receive assistance and advice on the travel packages you have purchased, you can email or call us at the number below. We always respond within 24 hours.
The price of a Tanzania safari can vary depending on the itinerary you choose. The costs of our Tanzania tours include many services. The only expense not included is that of air travel. The cost of a trip to Tanzania can range from 700 to 3000 euros depending on the days and the type of tour you want to take.
What is the best time of year for a trip to Tanzania? Tanzania has a tropical climate. In the highlands, temperatures vary between 10 and 20°C during the cold and hot seasons, respectively. The hottest period is from November to February (25-31°C), while the coldest period occurs between May and August (15-20°C).
For a safari in Tanzania, it is advisable to carry both lighter clothes and a half-weight to be able to better cope with the large temperature range between day and night. You should also carry a backpack, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, binoculars, a hat and toiletries.
No mandatory vaccinations are required unless you are coming from a yellow fever transmission risk country or transiting through one before reaching Tanzania. If you are transiting or coming from countries where yellow fever is at risk of transmission then you will have to have the preventive yellow fever vaccine.
Two documents are needed for a safari in Tanzania: a passport, which must have a residual validity of at least six months when entering the country, an entry visa for tourist travel, which costs 42.40 euros and is applied for before departure at the Tanzanian Embassy in Rome or the Honorary Consulate in Milan. The form can be downloaded from: http://www.embassyoftanzaniarome.info/.
Tanzania's main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport DAR in Dar Es Salaam near the center and ideal for visiting the parks of southern Tanzania. Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is the most important for international traffic and ideal for visiting the parks of northern Tanzania. Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume, on the other hand, is only 5 km south of Zanzibar.
Tanzania's currency is the Tanzanian shilling. The local currency currently sees an exchange rate of 0.00035 euro for 1 shilling. It is advisable to always see the current exchange rate value before leaving.
We are a member of Atta, The African Travel & Tourism Association (Member no. 206435).
We operate under Tour Operator License Class “A” No. 005506 issued by the Ministry of Tourism of Tanzania.
We are a member of the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO).
We are a member of the Tanzania Tourist Board.
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