6 Days Southern Odyssey

On arrival in Dar Es Salaam Airport, You will be met by Our Team and transfer to Hyatt Regency, Dar for overnight stay. Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro, is a modern oasis in the heart of the largest Tanzanian city. The five-star hotel’s superb waterfront location, spectacular views of the harbour and Indian Ocean, and proximity to the city’s International Airport ensure it is among the best-situated luxury hotels in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Dar es Salaam is the economic and commercial hub of Tanzania and the most important port in East Africa and there can be no better base from which to explore the highlights of this exciting and historic city than our harbourside hotel in Dar es Salaam.

Today you will transfer to the Airport and fly to Nyerere National Park (Formerly Selous Game Reserve), Africa’s largest national park, which probably contains the greatest concentration of big game animals left in the world. On arrival transfer to Siwandu Luxury Safari Camp - The elegant Siwandu Luxury Safari Camp is tucked into a shady grove of palm trees on the banks of Lake Nzerakera, just off the Rufiji River in the Selous Game Reserve. Scattered along the lake’s shore, the spacious canvas tents boasts cool thatch roofs as well as wide private verandas. Comfortable interiors include king sized beds, overhead fans and open-air showers.

Fly by light aircraft to the remote wilderness of Ruaha National Park for two nights at Kwihala Camp. Kwihala Camp is set deep in the bush of Ruaha National Park - the largest national park in Tanzania, with plentiful wildlife, yet it feels remote and peaceful, with fewer visitors than other parks. The classic, expedition-style six-tent camp offers an intimate, exclusive safari experience in this vast land of towering baobabs and dense forests. Look out for huge herds of buffalo, beautiful sable antelope, wild hunting dogs and many elephants. In addition lion, leopard and cheetah are regularly sighted on game drives. Enjoy game viewing in open 4x4 vehicles or on optional escorted walks.

After breakfast, you will be assited with check out and transfered to a local airstrip where you shall fly out by light aircraft from Ruaha to Dar es Salaam for your return flight. Depending on your flight schedule, time allowing - Embark on a full-day exploration of the bustling city of Dar es Salaam. Affectionately known as ‘Dar’, this once slumberous fishing village has morphed into a thriving metropolis. Your interpretive, privately guided tour takes you to the city’s top attractions such as the lively atmosphere of Dar es Salaam’s fish market, where dhows dock at dawn to offload the night’s delicious catch. Amble down pungently spicy India Street, where the flavours of the East are a feast for the senses, at the stark purple of twilight, clusters of Dar es Salaam street food carts, specializing in delicious Indian food emerge.