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Southern Tanzania & Private Island retreat

Best time to go
Year-round (best from June to October)
Highlights
Safari, wildlife & island escape
Best For
Adventure-loving families
Duration
9 nights
Price
$16,020 per adult sharing

Overview

This unforgettable safari begins in Dar Es Salaam, where you’ll fly to Ruaha National Park for a 3-night stay at Jongomero Camp, indulging game drives and walking safaris. Next, transfer to Nyerere National Park for another 3 nights at Siwandu, where activities include fishing and a boat safari. Finally, unwind on Fanjove Island for 4 nights, where you can snorkel, kayak, and enjoy sunset dhow sails. This itinerary perfectly blends adventure in the heart of Tanzania’s wildlife with relaxation on idyllic beaches.

 

Day 1 - 4: Ruaha National Park

Upon your arrival in Dar Es Salaam, you will fly out to Ruaha on a local scheduled flight. Once you arrive, you will be met by a Jongomero representative who will transfer you to camp for your 3-night stay. During your stay, you will enjoy game drives and walking safaris, which are included in the cost. 

Jongomero: 3 Nights

Day 4 - 7: Nyerere National Park

 

After your final game activity, you will be transferred back to the airstrip in time for your flight to Nyerere for another 3-night stay. Included in the cost are the following activities for you to enjoy: game drives, walking safaris, fishing, a boat safari, and one pontoon lunch.

Siwandu: 3 Nights

Day 7 - 11: Fanjove Island

Once you have had breakfast, you will be transferred back to Dar Es Salaam to connect on your scheduled flight to Songo Songo. Upon your arrival, you will be met by a Fanjove Island representative that will transfer you to the Island for your 4-night stay. During this stay, you will be able to snorkel from the beach and by boat, kayak or SUP. Enjoy an island walk, a sunset dhow sail trip, one marine boat safari, and one sandbank picnic by boat, all of which are included in the cost.

Fanjove Island: 4 Nights

Day 11: Departure

After your final activity, you will be transferred back to the airstrip to Dar Es Salaam in time for your flight home. Unfortunately, this is the end of your safari!

Trip Highlights

  • Wild life viewing and walking safaris in Ruaha and Nyerere National Parks  
  • Activities including fishing, boat safari, and pontoon lunch  
  • Relaxation and water activities on the idyllic Fanjove Island, including snorkeling and kayaking

Includes

  • Meet & Greet at the airport  
  • All road transfers as per the itinerary  
  • Internal small plane flights as per the itinerary  
  • All meals & accommodation as per the itinerary (subject to availability)  
  • Selected soft drinks and alcoholic drinks (premium branded drinks, excluding Champagne)  
  • Selected twice-daily activities while on safari  
  • Conservation and community fees  

Excludes

  • Travel insurance (please refer to terms and conditions)  
  • Visas and vaccinations (please refer to terms and conditions)  
  • All international flights  
  • All other accommodation, meals, transfers not listed in the itinerary  

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