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15 nights itinerary from $4,500
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Selous Ruaha & Zanzibar

Even on a low budget it is possible to get great safari!

Unbelievably it is actually possible to safari in both the Selous and Ruaha within this budget. For this amount of money, this itinerary offers exceptional value for money and, for those wanting to spend as much time as possible on safari, it is an absolute no brainer! Again, the camps that are featured are fairly simple in their style and luxury levels, but each serves its' purpose very well and we always rave about all three!

Trip Highlights

This trip is fully customisable in terms of length, days on safari, days at the beach, safari activities, accommodation needs and luxury fine-tuning to meet your wildest dreams, budgets and party size. Do call us any time to price-up and customise this itinerary for you.

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Nick : This trip is fully customisable in terms of length, days on safari, days at the beach, safari activities, accommodation needs and luxury fine-tuning to meet your wildest dreams and budgets and party size. Do call us any time to talk about this itinerary.

Day

Fly to Dar es Salaam tanzania

Fly to Dar es Salaam international airport and met on arrival.

Dar es Salaam

Day

2-4

Selous Game Reserve tanzania

Met on arrival into Dar es Salaam and transferred to the domestic airport for the flight into the Selous Game Reserve. Met on arrival and transferred to Lake Manze Tented Camp where you will stay for the next 3 nights on a full board basis. This great little camp was established on the banks of the lake of the same name and is a superb location for seeing all types of wildlife, in particular elephant that wander slowly through the camp. While a simple camp, there is a great atmosphere!

Lake Manze Tented Camp

Lake manze camp animals incamp 2 nyerere tanzania

Day

5-7

Ruaha National Park tanzania

Transferred to the airstrip for the morning flight to Ruaha NP. Met on arrival and transferred to Mdonya Old River Camp, on the western side of the park, to stay for 3 nights on a full board basis. This small camp, like it's sister, Manze, offers great value for money and exceptional game viewing year round.

Mdonya Old River Camp

Mdonya old river ruaha tanzania animals in camp

Day

8-14

Zanzibar Beaches zanzibar

Met and transferred to the airstrip in time for the morning flight via Dar to Zanzibar. Met on arrival and transferred across the island to Sunshine Hotel to stay for 7 nights on a half board basis. This idyllic little beach lodge is set on one of Zanzibar's best beaches and, while offering simple accommodation, it is a superb options for a few nights.

Sunshine Hotel

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Fly home

Transferred back to Zanzibar Airport to fly to Dar es Salaam international airport to connect onto your international flights home.

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What kind of Wildlife should you see on the Selous Ruaha & Zanzibar trip in 2026/27?

For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife in the Selous Ruaha & Zanzibar bearing in mind the quality of guiding, budgets, time of year and duration of stay all affect your chances of finding or seeing any of the following outstanding animals that dwell in Selous Ruaha & Zanzibar…