5 Days Tanzania Private Safari
5 Days Tanzania Private Safari
$ 4,450
$ 3,000
- Adult
- Child
Embark on an unforgettable 5 Days Tanzania Private Safari tailored to your unique adventure and itinerary. We will meticulously plan every aspect of your safari based on your desired experiences and goals. With your own private vehicle and professional guide, you can explore the best of Tanzania at your own pace.
For many travelers, a private safari is the ideal choice. It provides a dedicated vehicle and guide throughout your journey, allowing you complete control over your game drives and priorities. This flexibility is perfect for those who want to keep their experience personal and intimate. When you plan a private safari, the possibilities are endless. You can select the timing, duration, and locations that meet your specific goals, and our team is here to offer valuable suggestions along the way.
During this five-day adventure, you will journey from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, formerly known as Selous Game Reserve. Established in 2019, Nyerere National Park holds the title of the largest national park in Africa. Spanning over 30,000 square kilometers, it showcases relatively undisturbed ecological and biological processes while housing a diverse range of wildlife.
As you explore, you’ll encounter the majestic Rufiji River, which flows into the Indian Ocean. This river is renowned as an eco-photo tourist site, famous for its hippos, rhinos, and other incredible attractions.
Prepare for an adventure that combines breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and personalized service, making your private safari an experience you will cherish forever!
Duration
5 days Days
4 Nights
Tour Type
Luxury
Group Size
6
Language
English, Germany,Spain
Highlights
- You will see a large number of wildlife such as lions, leopards, the endangered black rhinos, hippos and crocodiles, East African wild dogs, Masai giraffes and many more.
- You will be able to experience the Rufiji River, which flows into the Indian Ocean opposite Mafia Island, crosses the entire reserve.
- Selous(Nyerere National Park) is also one of the few national parks where you can go on a boat safari.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1
Flying From Zanzibar to Selous Game Reserve (Boat & Village Tour)
Our professional driver will pick you up from Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort and transfer you to Zanzibar International Airport for the flight to Nyerere National Park. On arrival at the Mtemere Airstrip, you will be taken by our professional drivers to the Rufiji River Camp for relaxation. Later, you will go for a village walking tour with our professional guide to see various activities conducted by the villagers and learn about their culture. After completing the village tour, you will return to Rufiji River Camp for lunch. From 4:00 pm till to sunset, you will do a boat safari tour on the Rufiji River, the biggest and longest river in Tanzania. It is approximately 600 kilometers (370 miles) long, with its source in southwestern Tanzania and its mouth on the opposite side of the Indian Ocean. The river has many attractions including crocodiles, hippos, river cliffs, birds and more.
Day 2
Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park
After breakfast, you will do a full-day game drive from 7:30 am until the evening in Nyerere National Park (formerly known as Selous Game Reserve). The journey will start from the Rufiji River Camp where you will be picked up by our professional guide. Today, you will get to enjoy various tourist attractions like spotting wildlife including elephant, zebra, giraffe, antelope and more. You will also see birds and other landscape scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest and higher grounds with vast views of far-off mountains. In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch and some time to rest. Then continue with the game drive until evening. Return to Rufiji River Camp for dinner, sleep and preparation for the next day.
Day 3
Full-Day Game Drive on Different Routes in Nyerere National Park (Selous) & Visit Hotspring
After breakfast, you will do another full-day game drive until evening. Go on different routes from the previous day, starting from the Rufiji River Camp where you will be picked up by our professional guides. Today, you will get to see various animals including elephant, zebra, giraffe, antelope and more. You will also see birds, landscape scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains. You will also get a chance to visit a hotspring and even go swimming, but it depends on the accessibility of the road to the location, since during the rainy season, there will be mud on the road.evening, you will return to Rufiji River Camp for dinner, sleep and preparation for tomorrow.
Day 4
Fully Day Boat Safari At Rufiji River
After breakfast, you will do a full-day boat safari from 7:30 am until the evening at Rufiji River and you will be picked up by our professional guide to the Rufiji River, the biggest and longest river in Tanzania. It is approximately 600 kilometers (370 miles) long, with its source in southwestern Tanzania and its mouth on the opposite side of the Indian Ocean. The river has many attractions including crocodiles, hippos, river cliffs, birds and other animals such as elephants come to drink water, and many more tourist attractions that you can enjoy. In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch and some time to rest, then continue with the boat safari until sunset. Return to Rufiji River Camp for dinner, sleep and preparation for the last day.
Day 5
Bushman Walking Safari and Flying to Zanzibar
On your last day, before breakfast, you will have a walking tour in the forest with our Bushman, accompanied by an armed ranger. We will return to the camp for breakfast and prepare for our trip to the Mtemere Airstrip, where you will be picked up by our drivers for your flight to Zanzibar.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When and where does the tour end?
Your tour will conclude in Zanzibar on Day 5 of the trip. There are no activities planned for this day so you're free to depart at any time. We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to give yourself time to fully experience the wonders of this iconic city!
When and where does the tour start?
Day 1 of this tour is an arrivals day, which gives you a chance to settle into your camp and explore Nyerere National Park. The only planned activity for this day is an evening welcome meeting at 7pm, where you can get to know your guides and fellow travellers. Please be aware that the meeting point is subject to change until your final documents are released.
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Definitely we have airport pick up and drop up facilities for our clients who have booked our full packages tour. We are also pleased to inform you that we don’t charge for the pick up and drop up facilities. Actually it’s free of cost. But for this you need to provide the arrival time and date.
Is tipping included in the tour cost? If not how much should it be for the trip?
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and it is left the discretion of the travellers. Though not compulsory, tipping is expected by one and all involved in the service industry. We would recommend carrying small change in your pocket. Tips to Guides or other services rendered (Highly recommended)
How Old Can Go to this tour?
We accept children of all ages to travel on safari and believe it is a wonderful experience for families to travel together. For children to make the most out of their travels, we suggest looking into one of our special family itineraries. We have car seats available for very young children. Please bear in mind, some of the accommodation have minimum age restrictions, so please inform us of the age of your child/children.
Tour Terms & Conditions
- All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.
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Single supplements may apply.
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Please note that the rates are subjected to availability and may change without prio
- Request a quote or speak to one of our African Safari Experts for the best, most current rates available.
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Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently. Please treat all pricing as a guide only
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Required to pay 30% upon confirmation which is fully refunded if the booking is cancelled 61 days prior to arrival.
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The remaining balance of 70% to be paid 45 days prior to arrival.
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Funds can be paid through Credit Cards and bank Transfers