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SOUTHERN TANZANIA ADVENTURE
- 10 Days |
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Itinerary |
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USA OR
CANADA / AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS |
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Your tour
begins today when you board your international flight to
Europe.
In Flight |
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AMSTERDAM
/ DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA |
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This morning
you arrive in Europe and connect to your flight to Dar es
Salaam international airport in Tanzania. Dar es Salaam, the
‘Haven of Peace’, is the functional capital, largest city and
commercial center of Tanzania. Many safaris to the southern
circuit begin here.
Upon arrival
you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Kempinski Hotel
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DAR ES
SALAAM / SELOUS GAME RESERVE |
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This morning
you will be driven to Rufiji River Camp in Selous. Time
permitting; enjoy your afternoon game drive.
Rufiji River Camp (B, L, D)
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SELOUS
GAME RESERVE |
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Selous Game
Reserve is a World Heritage Site and the second largest game
reserve in Africa. Selous is a stronghold for over 50,000
elephant; 150,000 buffalo; large population of lion; leopard;
hartebeest; greater kudu; hippo; crocodiles and numerous other
species including impala; African wild dog; waterbuck;
wildebeest; zebra; giraffe and a small number of black rhino.
Over 2,000 plant species and 350 species of birds have been
recorded. The Rufiji River, the largest river in East Africa,
roughly bisects the park and it flows from southwest to the
northeast. The Rufiji and its tributaries, including Great
Ruaha and Luwego, have high concentrations of hippo and
crocs. Exploring the Rufiji River, its channels, swamps and
lakes by boat is another great way to view game and experience
the reserve.
Accompanied
with your guide, spend your day viewing and photographing the
animals. Other activities offered here are such as boat
trips, walking and fishing.
Rufiji River Camp (B, L, D)
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SELOUS
GAME RESERVE / MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK |
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This morning
you will be driven to Mikumi National Park. Upon arrival, you
will be assisted to your accommodations. Enjoy your afternoon
game drive.
Vuma Hills (B,L,D)
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MIKUMI
NATIONAL PARK |
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Mikumi is
dominated by river floodplain, with swamps and grasslands.
The park is dotted with baobab trees and miombo woodlands.
Species dominant in this park as such as elephant, buffalo,
lion, hippo, zebra, wildebeest and Masai giraffe. Also seen
are sable antelope, waterbuck, hartebeest, eland and impala.
Black and white colobus monkeys are often seen in the south of
the park.
Accompanied
by your guide, enjoy your morning and afternoon game drives in
this park.
Vuma Hills (B,L,D)
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MIKUMI
/ RUAHA NATIONAL PARK |
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Today you
will be driven to Ruaha. Upon arrival, you will be assisted
to your lodge. Enjoy your afternoon game drive.
Ruaha River Lodge (B, L, D)
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RUAHA
NATIONAL PARK |
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Ruaha has
magnificent and spectacular scenery. It is known for its
great population of elephant; greater and lesser kudu; hippo
and crocs among other animals. The great Ruaha River with its
impressive gorges, deep pools and rapids is home to many hippo
and crocodiles. The best time to visit the park is from June
– November, when game is concentrated along the Ruaha River.
Large numbers of greater and lesser kudu; elephant; wildebeest
and impala can be seen along with eland; sable antelope; roan
antelope; buffalo; defassa waterbuck; ostrich and giraffe.
Lion, leopard, spotted and stripped hyena, African wild dog
etc. are also present in large numbers. Over 400 species of
birds have been recorded.
Enjoy your
morning and afternoon game drives.
Ruaha River Lodge (B, L, D)
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RUAHA / DAR
ES SALAAM / DEPART |
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Enjoy your
final game drive in this area. Later you will be transferred
to the airport for your scheduled flight to Dar. Upon
arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where
dayrooms have been reserved for your comfort and convenient.
This evening, you will be transferred to the airport for your
departing international flight.
Kempinski Hotel – dayrooms (B,L)
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THE
NETHERLANDS / USA OR CANADA |
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This
morning you arrive in Europe and connect to your home bound
flight. |
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PRICES
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Based on 2 people traveling |
Based on 4 people traveling
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Per Person Land Rates |
$3,541.00 |
$3,263.00 |
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Per Person Internal Air |
$333.00 per person – subject to change - Ruaha/Dar |
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PRICE INCLUDES |
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All
accommodations as shown in the itinerary based on double
occupancy. |
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All transfers
per the itinerary. |
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Sightseeing
as shown in the itinerary. |
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Bottled water
in vehicles during sightseeing. |
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Handling of 2
bags per person. |
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All the game
viewing activities. |
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All
gratuities except for your driver/guide. |
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All the
entrance fees per the itinerary. |
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Meals as
indicated: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch & D = Dinner |
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Services of
an English Speaking driver/guide. |
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Use of
four-wheel drive vehicles for game drives with unlimited miles. We
guarantee window seats |
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Government
imposed taxes |
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PRICE EXCLUDES |
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International
air: USA/Tanzania/USA – please ask your booking agent for
details |
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Optional
excursions |
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Internal
air: Ruaha / Dar– subject to change |
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Items of
personal nature such as laundry, phone calls etc. |
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All alcoholic
beverages unless indicated |
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Insurance -
please ask your booking agent for details |
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Cost of
passport or visa |
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Departure
taxes |
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Anything that
is not listed under inclusions |
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CANCELLATION
PENALTIES |
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If
cancellation is received up to 130 days prior to departure, 20% of
the total tour price is forfeited. |
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If cancellation
is received 129 – 90 days prior to departure, 35% of the total
tour cost is forfeited. |
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If
cancellation is received 89 – 60 days prior to departure, 40% of
the total tour cost is forfeited. |
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If
cancellation is received 59 to 30 days prior to departure, 50% of
the total tour cost is forfeited. |
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If
cancellation is received 29 days or less before departure, 100% of
the total tour cost is forfeited. |
