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This honeymoon-like itinerary is one of our most exclusive programs. Visiting the Selous is a far cry from almost any other park in Africa. For here you are always conscious of the huge tract of wild Africa that surrounds you. It’s the walking and fly-camping that undoubtedly cast the strongest spell, the Selous is the only park in Tanzania where you can go on a boat Safari. Days are spent on foot exploring old elephant paths and evenings in the open, at a camp-fire with an uninterrupted cacophony of African calls all around you.

Day 1: ARRIVAL

You will be met at the International Airport of Dar Es Salaam by our representative. Overnight at Moevenpick Royal Palm.

Day 2: Dar Es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve

Depart Dar es Salaam in the morning by air, arrival at Simbazi Airstirp at Selous Game Reserve . You will be welcomed by your guide and taken to your luxury tented camp  for a meeting with the camp manager to discuss your programme for the following days. Afterwards you will enjoy your delicious lunch before you start with your safari activities at Selous.

Overnight at The Retreat which is a luxury tented camp situated in at the remote part of the Selous Game Reserve on a high bank overlooking the Ruaha River.

Overnight at The Retreat. All meals included.

Days 3-5: Selous Game Reserve

Full-day game drives of Selous Game Reserve, named after the explorer Frederick Selous. The Selous Game Reserve is Africa's largest protected wildlife reserve, a UN World Heritage site and a pristine uninhabited area larger than Switzerland.

It has the world's largest number of big game - elephant, buffalo, rhino. It also contains wildebeest, eland, giraffe,waterbuck, zebra, impala, hippo, leopard and lion. There are about 350 species of bird life.The topography of the park varies from rolling savannah woodland, grassland plain and rocky outcrops cut by the Rufiji River and its tributaries.

Activities are game drives, walking tours  and a boat trip at Ruaha River where crocodiles., hippos and grazing game can be seen. Your programme will be designed and adjusted as per your preferences.

4 x overnight at The Retreat. All meals included.

Day 6: Selous-Zanzibar

After breakfast transfer back to Simbazi Airstrip for your  short flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to Kiwengwa Beach to Shooting Star Lodge for your stay at one of their exclusive Seaview Suites. Breakfast and dinner included.

Alternatively, you can stay at Matemwe Beach at the the fabulous Matemwe Lodge (formerly known as Matemwe Bungalows).

Days 7-9:

Relax and enjoy the beaches of Zanzibar. Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 10: Spice Tour

After breakfast transfer to Stonetown. On the way we will do the famous Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After the tour we invite for an opulent lunch at our guides' home, where you can taste the spices and fruits.

In the afternoon you have some time at leisure!

Overnight at Serena Inn. Breakfast and lunch included.

Day 11: Zanzibar Town

In the morning we will show you Stone Town on our Historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People's Palace) 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 countless mosques! 

Afternoon at leisure and for own programmes.

Overnight at Serena Inn. Breakfast included.

Day 12: Departure

Departure transfer to Zanzibar Airport for departure.

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