Selous & Zanzibar
Overview
Highlights
- Discover the abundant wildlife in Selous Game Reserve
- Watch colourful local village life from the train window
- Breathe in the intoxicating scents of Tanzania’s ‘Spice Island’
- Enjoy a boat safari to see the island's breathtaking birdlife
- Take a dip in the Indian Ocean
- Explore the historic sites of Stone Town
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- Included activities are listed in the day-to-day itinerary
- all other activities are optional and at your own expense
- If you choose not to participate in the included activities on this itinerary
- the cost will not be refunded
Itinerary
Explore the cultural influences and laidback attitude of Tanzania’s former capital, Dar es Salaam - meaning ‘Haven of Peace’. Take advantage of the city’s coastline, enjoy a dip in the hotel pool or consider a boat trip to the uninhabited tropical idyll of Bongoyo Island.
Catch a local train to Selous for an unforgettable start to this incredible African wildlife experience. Spend the next few days exploring the continent's largest protected area of wilderness. Partake in a series of game drives to spot the famed Big Five – lions, elep...
Oozing with charm and steeped in history, a guided tour of Zanzibar's crumbling beauty is a must. Walk through Stone Town's maze of narrow, cobbled streets and admire the historical buildings and exquisitely carved doors. Enjoy a glimpse of life as it was in the 19th ...
Set out on a guided tour of the island's spice plantations. Pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg, among many others, were all planted here during the colonial era and continue to contribute significantly to the nation's economy. Stretch out along the sun-blessed coastline, kayak into the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean or grab a mask and snorkel and dive into the colourful underwater world.
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Our group size has an average of just ten travellers, which allows us to get off the beaten track, use local accommodation and transport, and really get to know the culture. It also ensures we are contributing to the local economy; by choosing local suppliers we were able to keep AUD 60 million in local economies in 2012. We’re also working hard to reduce our carbon footprint and were the first in our sector to introduce carbon offset trips. This, along with our many corporate sustainability activities, has meant we’re one of the travel industry’s leaders in responsible travel.
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While travelling with us you'll experience a vast array of dishes, beverages, dining experiences, ingredients and produce. To give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, the trip price does not include all meals. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility – whether you wish to partake in budget, mid-range or high-end dining options. Your group leader will be able to suggest restaurants to try during your trip. Generally, our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company, however there's no obligation to do this. For travellers wanting to eat at a particular high profile and/or ‘fine dining’ restaurant, there will be specified free nights in certain locations where you can make your own restaurant reservations. It is recommended you make reservations for high profile and/or ‘fine dining’ restaurants well in advance of your departure, as there can be long lead times for booking in some instances.
Meals
11 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 8 Dinners
Style descriptions
Our Original style trips have a great balance of included activities with your group and free time to explore independently. Where we stay ensures we keep our travellers firmly entrenched in a region’s people and culture, and provides them with unique local experiences that benefits the community too. In most locations we stay in simple tourist-class hotels (i.e. 2-3 stars), plus on many trips you'll also get to experience a night with a local family on a homestay or something a little different like a Bedouin camp in the Sahara. Original style trips come with all manner of transport modes and use a mixture of local and private transport. You might find yourself sailing in a dhow in Zanzibar, jumping on a rickshaw in Sri Lanka or sailing on a yacht through the Galapagos. No matter the mode, it's all about minimising our environmental impact and making getting around part of the adventure.
Finish point
- Ras Michamvi
- South East Coast
- Zanzibar
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