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The ultimate adventure safari for those wanting to get off the beaten track, deep into the wilderness, encountering amazing wildlife and beach life. It’s a perfectly paced mix of wildlife spotting and island relaxation, with 3 nights in Nyerere National Park in the south of the country, followed by 3 nights on the Mafia Archipelago.
Dar es Salaam (Google Map)
6:30 AM
On your trip to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) expect to see large concentrations of elephants and Hippos and scenic landscapes that add to the beauty of this majestic place. The park hosts the famous ‘’Big Five’’ and some rare species of antelopes like Roan Antelope, Brindled Gnu, Lichtenstein hartebeest, roan, and sable antelopes, Kudu etc.! An escape from Nyerere National Park to Mafia Island offers incredible snorkeling, diving and generally beach life experience off the beaten track.
Depart early in the morning from Dar es Salaam to the Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), the Africa’s largest park. Meandering through the plains and woodlands, the Rufiji River gives rise to a labyrinth of streams, channels and pretty lakes in a delicate water paradise. You will arrive in the time for lunch and will then be able to relax, refresh and unpack before your afternoon game drive.
Overnight at Nyerere Tented Camp
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
You will have a full day for close wildlife encounters by taking part in game drive. Nyerere National Park is one of the few places in Tanzania where you might see the incredibly rare wild dog, otherwise known as the painted wolf.
Dinner and overnight at Nyerere Tented Camp
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After a morning of game activities, you will take a boat from Nyamisati Ferry to Mafia Island enjoying views of the turquoise Indian Ocean enroute. This tropical island is a true paradise in the Indian Ocean and is especially suitable for scuba diving, fishing and just relaxing.
Dinner and overnight at Butiama Beach
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Spend your days relaxing in the beautiful surroundings on Mafia Island. The lodge works closely with a local dive Centre where you can arrange snorkeling and diving trips to the numerous reefs in Chole Bay. We recommend taking a trip out in a traditional dhow boat to dive and snorkel around the beautiful untouched reefs nearby, bursting with marine life. You could also visit the Swahili ruins on Chole Island where you can take a guided village walk to see the island’s famous colony of endangered fruit bats.
Overnight at Butiama Beach
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred to Mafia airstrip by your guide and fly to Dar es salaam.
