The Tanzania Southern Circuit Safari

Trip Code: Z529

A 14 night/15 day safari encompassing Tanzania's stunning southern circuit 

After an overnight stay in Dar es Salaam, this superb journey commences with a journey to explore the mighty Selous Game Reserve in south eastern Tanzania. After three days of superb game viewing opportunities, guests will be transferred to the little known Ruaha National Park for a three night stay at Mwagusi Camp.

Next up, a private charter to Katavi National Park in western Tanzania, where guests will be accommodated at Chada Katavi; a stylish, classy and comfortable camp idyllically placed under large shady acacia and tamarind trees on the edge of the twenty-mile wide Chada flood plain, with fantastic gaming opportunities.

The trip will conclude with a barefoot luxury stay at Greystoke Mahale, beautifully located within the Mahale Mountains National Park on the eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika. Within relatively easy hiking distance of the 60 strong M group, Greystoke Mahale is the perfect base for tracking the world’s largest known population of wild chimpanzees - a once in a lifetime experience.

Package Includes:

• 3 nights Sand Rivers Selous in the Selous Game Reserve
• 3 nights Mwagusi Camp in the Ruaha National Park
• 3 nights Chada Katavi in Katavi National Park
• 3 nights Greystoke Mahale in the Mahale Mountains National Park
• 2 nights accommodation at Dar Holiday Inn
• All flights between camps and transfers to and from Dar es Salaam International Airport.

Highlights

• World-renowned guides and exclusive safari opportunities throughout Tanzania
  
  
• The Selous Game Reserve, a world heritage site, boasts some of the biggest elephant herds on the African continent and contains all of the Big Five (elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard and lion).
   
  
• Mahale Mountains National Park is considered one of the best places in the world for tracking Wild Chimpanzees.
  
  
• Accommodation in luxurious lodges and camps in some of Africa's most stunning locations.
  
  
• The trip could include a wide range of activities such as swimming, snorkelling, fishing, canoeing, Chimpanzee tracking, dhow sailing on Lake Tanganyika, fly-camping, guided walking, game drives, and bird watching. 

Cost

Due to the current economic climate with daily fluctuating rates, please contact us for a tailor made quote for 2010 -2011.  Our long term close relationship with our core suppliers, has enabled us to negotiate special rates on many of our trips and we can therefore pass these savings on to you.

Dates	Rates
Trip available between May-31st October 2010	Please contact us for our latest prices

Tips and Notes:

• Tanganyika Flying Co. shared charters between Mahale/Kigoma are sold on a per seat basis and are not private charters. Guests are likely to be sharing these aircraft with other passengers travelling to Nomad Tanzania camps. 
• A maximum baggage allowance of 15kgs per person, including hand luggage, is strictly enforced for client's safety.
• Flying Doctor Cover for both the Northern Circuit and Southern Circuit is recommended but not included.
• It would be our pleasure tailor make your itinerary to include a relaxing beach stay on the Tanzanian coast or on the island of Zanzibar at the end of your safari, or to add a further trip prior or after your safari to any other country in east or southern Africa.
• Please read the Travel Advice and Travel Requirements we have compiled for Tanzania

Featured Camps & Lodges

• Dar es Salaam Holiday Inn
• Sand Rivers Selous
• Mwagusi Camp
• Chada Katavi
• Greystoke Mahale

Best Access

Best access to Dar es Salaam International Airport (DAR) with Kenyan Airways via Nairobi or British Airways via Nairobi (NBO).