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Zanzibar
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Selous Safari & Spice Islands
Ref: SZ (2008 season)
Tanzania
11 days Hotels/Tented Camp/Chalet - Africa's Undiscovered Gamelands
Introduction
Tanzania devotes more land to wildlife conservation than any other
country. The great game parks of the north are already familiar
names and justly world famous. But the marvellous Selous Game Reserve
in the south, a true wilderness with a rich variety of wildlife,
is virtually undiscovered and remains one of Africa's best kept
secrets. The latter part of our tour is spent on the exotic paradise
island Zanzibar.
Tour information
Selous Game Reserve
We'll charter a light aircraft from Dar-es-Salaam and head southwest
to our comfortable river camp in the Selous Game Reserve. The Selous
is the largest wildlife area in the world. It is over 21,000 square
miles and almost four times the size of the Serengeti! We'll go
bird-watching and organise an early morning game drive. We'll also
explore the Rufiji River by boat and watch wildlife come down to
drink at dusk. In the evenings we enjoy beautiful African sunsets.
The Selous has herds of elephant, as well as many hippos, crocodiles,
giraffe, lion, wildebeest, Lichtenstein's hartebeest, kudu and prolific
birdlife.
Fragrant Zanzibar Island
We also spend time relaxing and exploring on the spice-rich island
of Zanzibar. In Old Zanzibar town you can wander the narrow streets
past mosques and towering minarets, or enjoy the aromas of the spices
this island is famous for. You may like to take a tour of Stonetown
or a 'Spice' tour of the island and visit the plantations before
we move on to the North Coast where there is time to unwind. You
can swim and snorkel off perfect tropical beaches, explore by bicycle
or on foot, or perhaps take a sunset Dhow Cruise.
Itinerary
1 Fly London/Dar es Salaam.
2 Arrive Dar.
3 Charter plane to Rufiji River camp in the Selous; foot safari
and birdwatching.
4 to 6 Boat trips, bush walks and game drives in Selous Reserve;
optional balloon flight.
7 Fly Zanzibar Town; optional walking tour of Old Town.
8 In Zanzibar Town; optional spice island tour.
9 Drive North Coast; aftertoon free.
10 At north coast; optional activities including cycling, snorkelling
scuba diving.
11 Fly London.
Accommodation and Meals
3nts hotels, 4nts tented camp, 2nts chalet; 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches
& 4 dinners included.
Transport
Chartered light aircraft/Land Rover/ Boat/On foot/Minibus.
Comments
The game lands of the Selous are still largely unexplored, so we
charter a plane to reach our well-appointed and comfortable tented
camp. Zanzibar island provides culture and relaxation after the
safari.
Group Size
Approx. 9 to 12.
Tour Staff
Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s); ranger guide & boatmen in
Selous.
Dates and Prices
Depart | Return | Price | Thu, 24th Jul 08 | Sun, 3rd Aug 08 | £1,977 | Thu, 7th Aug 08 | Sun, 17th Aug 08 | £1,977 | Thu, 21st Aug 08 | Sun, 31st Aug 08 | £1,977 | Thu, 4th Sep 08 | Sun, 14th Sep 08 | £1,707 | Thu, 9th Oct 08 | Sun, 19th Oct 08 | £1,707 | Thu, 18th Dec 08 | Mon, 29th Dec 08 | £2,007 | Thu, 15th Jan 09 | Sun, 25th Jan 09 | £1,729 | Thu, 29th Jan 09 | Sun, 8th Feb 09 | £1,729 | Thu, 23rd Jul 09 | Sun, 2nd Aug 09 | £2,049 | Thu, 6th Aug 09 | Sun, 16th Aug 09 | £2,049 | Thu, 20th Aug 09 | Sun, 30th Aug 09 | £2,049 | updated: 06/05/08 08:02:41. |
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Group trips usually have between 10 - 18 people, with a good
mix of male and female, singles and couples, with most aged
between 25 - 55. They are run by a number of specialist companies
that we have worked with closely for many years. If you are
travelling by yourself, or enjoy the
sociablility of other like minded travellers, these are the
trips for you.
All prices include air fares from London.
Footloose can book these trips for
you, at no extra cost, and give you the benefit of our personal
advice and service. We can also organise different flights
and add-on excursions.
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