 DAY 1 |
Pick up from your
hotel and drive with packed lunch to Ruaha. The journey will see you leaving behind Dar es
salaam and the humid, low lying coastal belt. The highway crosses the hills of the coastal
hinter land. The road then dips down onto scrub covered plains. Tall termite hills are
seen along the road side together with local Masai like tribe selling beaded necklaces and
belts.
You then pass the Sisal plantations and begin to get glimpses of the beautiful Uluguru
mountains that soar above the plains and the town of Morogoro. The highway then posses
through Mikumi National Park and you will get the opportunity to view the game. Beyond
Mikumi the road climbs the Kitonga hills which are part of the Udzungwa Mountains. The
road then follows the Great Ruaha river and then climbs the Great Rift Espcapment and then
past Iringa town and onto Ruaha River Camp.
The drive to Ruaha is truly fascinating and gives you a real feel of the African country
side. |
| DAY 2 + 3 |
Two full day game
drive in Ruaha National Park on full board basis at Ruaha River Camp.
Ruaha River Camp is built overlooking the Great Ruaha River and it blends into its natural
surroundings to enable visitor to feel themselves part of the wild.
The accommodation consists of Bandas built from local stone and thatch and provides the
perfect setting in which to relax between bush excursions. The dinning bandas and bars, in
elevated positions above the river combine comfort and coolness with unrivaled panoramic
views. |
| DAY 4 |
Full day game drive
in the Selous with packed lunch. Visit and swim in the hot springs which emerge into pools
of varying temperature. Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp. |
| DAY 5 |
Early morning game
drive in the Selous. After breakfast drive back to Dar es salaam with packed lunch
arriving early afternoon. Drop of at your hotel or for your onwards journey. |
