SOUTHERN CIRCUIT + ZANZIBAR DETAILED ITINERARY

SOUTHERN CIRCUIT + ZANZIBAR DETAILED ITINERARY

 EQUATORIAL TOURS AND SAFARIS P.O BOX 2156 Arusha –Tanzania Detailed itinerary and booking please contact Management. booking@equatorialsafaris.co. tz equatorialsafaristz@gmail.com Website: www.equatorialsafaris.com Blog Sport:https://equatorialsafarisltd.blogspot.com

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TEMBO TRAIL ESL / 203 = SOUTHERN CIRCUIT + ZANZIBAR DETAILED ITINERARY DAY PROGRAM DINNER $ OVERNIGHT DAY 1 Pick up from your arrival at the airport then transfer to a hotel at Arusha Town Impala Hotel / Similar B/B DAY 2 : Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Pick up from the hotel, you will then drive down south to Selous Game Reserve. At 55 000 square km, Selous is the largest protected game reserve in the world. It is named after legendary British hunter-explorer Frederick Courtney Selous, who was killed here during WW1.

Selous boasts Tanzania's largest population of Elephant as well as large numbers of herds of Buffalo, Hippo, Crocodile, Wild Dog, a variety of 440 species of birds, over 2000 variety of plants, hot volcanic springs, lagoons, the great Rufiji River and the diverse landscape makes Selous Game Reserve a World Heritage Site.

Other species commonly seen are Lion, Bushbuck, Impala, Giraffe, Eland, Baboon, Zebra and greater Kudu At a Hotel /lodge F/B DAY 3 Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Start the day with a Tanzania walking safari accompanied by an armed game ranger. Thereafter, proceed for a full day drive with packed picnic lunch provided Hotel/Lodge F/B DAY 4 Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Morning boat safaris along Rufiji River which will be followed by the full day game drive in the reserve with full board accommodation at the hotel.

DAY 5 Mikumi National Park, Tanzania

Mikumi National Park is also among Tanzania's largest National Park and covers an area of 3230 square km. One of the principal features of Mikumi an area of lush vegetation, which particularly attracts Elephant and Buffalo.

The park is flanked between the Uluguru and Udzungwa Mountains. Open grasslands dominate in the floodplain, eventually merging with the Miombo Woodlands covering the lower hills. Mikumi National Park is home to Buffalos, Giraffes, Elephants, Lions, Zebras, Leopards and is also famous for its Wild Dogs and 6m long Pythons Ruaha river lodge / similar F/B DAY 6 Ruaha, Tanzania

Ruaha is approximately a 5 hour drive from Mikumi. This is one of the most scenic routes in southern circuit, villages, hills, mountain, local agricultural projects on the great Ruaha River are some of the attractions on this route Ruaha river lodge/ Similar DAY 7 &8 Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

Ruaha National Park is Tanzania's biggest park and host to a number of animals which are rare or absent in the north. The rare animals include the African Wild Dog, Roan and Sable antelope and the greater Kudu.

The Great Ruaha River provides life to the park, flows through the eastern side of the park and is home to Hippos, Crocodiles and a variety of water birds. Ruaha river camp/ similar F/B DAY 9 Mikumi National Park, TanzaniaBreakfast at the camp then depart to Mikumi National Park Vuma hill tented camp/ Similar F/B DAY10 Udzungwa Mountain National Parks, Tanzania Early morning breakfast at the camp then drive to Udzungwa Mountain National Parks for full day walking activities.Dinner and Overnight at Vuma Hill Tented Camp.F/B

Udzungwa Mountains National Park covers an area of 1900 square km and is the newest National Park in Tanzania opened to the public in 1992. The Red Colubus and the Sanje crested Manabrey, Elephants, Buffalos, Leopards, and Sable antelopes are some of the residents in this park.

A good range of birdlife is present which includes Rufous winged Sunbird, Iringa Akalat, Lagden’s bush Shrike and Udzungwa Partridge. Activities include a hike to the Sanje waterfalls or a climb to the top of the Luhombereo, Udzungwa highest peak.

Hotel / Lodge F/B DAY 11 ZanzibarEarly morning departure for Dar es Salaam to connect with your flight for Zanzibar. - Arrive Stonetown, Zanzibar Pick up from Zanzibar airport or harbor to Stone town hotel Stone town B/B DAY 12 Day 12 - Day tour of Stonetown, Zanzibar Depart for a guided town tour. This tour takes you through narrow streets of the Old stone town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace), Dr Livingstone’s House and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and mosques! You will have free time in the afternoon for you to explore further on your own or to relax. In the evening, depart from the hotel for a sunset cruise along Stone Town waterfront. Stop at Forodhani gardens for a glance at the evening life Stone Town B/B DAY 13 Tour to the Spice Plantations of Zanzibar Depart from the hotel and transfer to Kizimbani Village for a spice tour, where you will have the opportunity to see spices like cloves, Cinnamon, Black pepper, Nutmeg, turmeric root, actually growing in the plantations. Other tropical fruits such as jack fruit, custard, apple, Rambutan, Carambola can also be seen and tasted. Furthermore you will see plants like the Henna bush, Lipstick tree and Lemongrass. Finally you will visit the Kidichi Persian Baths that were built by the first Sultan of Zanzibar named Sultan Said Said bin Sultan in 1850 and Maruhubi Palace Ruins built by the third Sultan of Zanzibar named Sultan Said Baraghash Bin Said in 1880 which were built especially for housing 99 of his harem. Lunch is included. After lunch, you will be transferred to the beach hotel on the East coast. Beach Hotel/ Resot H/B DAY 14 $ 15 - Relax on the beach in Zanzibar Spend days at leisure on the beaches of the East Coast or at the resort’s swimming pool. Scuba diving or diving course for beginners are available (at an additional cost) at most of the beach resorts in Zanzibar Beach Resort B/B DAY 16 Tour ends in Stonetown After breakfast transfer to the airport for flight back home after your exciting African holiday

Our best offer for the above package will be $ 4230 per person Min 4pax Best offer includes - 4*4 wheel drive - Window seat vehicle - English speaking Tour guide - Accommodation - Meals - Transfers Our offer does not include -personal items -Drinks $ Tips - Flights Arusha to Zanzibar (The cost for the flight is $ 240 per person one way) Option: We also do provide pick up services to our clients who arrive at Nairobi. We normally use shuttle buses that usually leave Nairobi to Arusha town at 8:00 am and also at 2:00 pm .The Cost of this will be $ 60 Return N/B= Price can change without price notice

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