10 nights
starting from 5.500 €
All year round
Tanzania – Wilderness the Way It Should Be
Tanzania is Africa’s safari classic – and the south of the country is its best-kept secret. Instead of crowded tracks, you’ll find vast, untouched wilderness where the animals set the pace. Nyerere National Park, the former Selous Game Reserve, is Africa’s largest protected area at over 30,000 km²: endless savannahs, palm groves and the mighty Rufiji River, where boat safaris glide you past crocodiles, hippos and countless waterbirds. Alongside game drives in open 4x4s, guided walking safaris are possible here too – Africa up close. The neighbouring Mikumi National Park delights with its game-rich Mkata floodplain, home to elephants, giraffes, zebras and lions. If you’re after the Big Five and genuine solitude, without the crowds of the northern circuit, southern Tanzania is exactly the place.
Zanzibar – Spice Island & Dream Beaches
After dusty days in the bush comes the perfect contrast: Zanzibar. This spice island in the Indian Ocean enchants with powder-white beaches, turquoise water and swaying coconut palms. In the historic old town of Stone Town (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Arab, Indian and African influences blend into a fascinating labyrinth of narrow lanes, intricately carved doors and fragrant markets. The tranquil east coast is made for unwinding – snorkelling on the offshore reef, fresh fish on the beach and sunsets you’ll never forget. Safari and sea, adventure and relaxation: a combination that’s simply unbeatable.
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Centrally located city hotel in Dar es Salaam – a comfortable base for the first night after arrival, with pool and restaurant.
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The simple tented "Rufiji River Camp" is the classic in the Selous/Nyerere, set in a beautiful location above the river with a welcoming atmosphere in the east of the reserve. Guests stay in 20 tents. Each tent has its own bathroom with masonry walls and a veranda overlooking the river. For protection, the tents stand beneath a roof of local thatch, "makuti", which provides shade, while mosquito nets guard against insects.
Electricity and hot water are generated by solar panels. Filtered drinking water is available throughout the camp, and complimentary mineral water is served at the bar, where a small reference library is on hand. A covered swimming pool lies between the dining tent and reception. Batteries for cameras and video cameras can be charged at reception. Activities include game drives in open 4x4s and walking and boat safaris on the Rufiji and its adjoining waters, where crocodiles, hippos, antelope and countless waterbirds can be seen.
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Vuma Hills Camp lies by Mikumi National Park on the Mkata floodplain, not far from the park entrance. The Mkata plain is also the part of the park where most wildlife is found. The camp offers the luxury of a swimming pool. Meals are enjoyed in the large restaurant pavilion, and in the evening the day's experiences are shared around a cosy campfire. The camp has 16 comfortable tents, each equipped with a double bed and a single bed. An en-suite bathroom completes the interior. The tents' wooden floor extends onto the veranda, whose comfortable seating invites you to linger and watch the landscape and wildlife.
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Pongwe Beach Hotel sits on one of Zanzibar's most beautiful stretches of coast, set amid a secluded bay on Pongwe beach on the east coast. It is the perfect address for travellers seeking relaxation and quiet. Surrounded by a beautiful tropical garden, the hotel offers many comforts for restful days on an idyllic white-sand beach. From the pool you enjoy a fantastic view over the Indian Ocean, and the offshore reef is a popular diving and snorkelling spot. The hotel features magnificent tropical gardens, a large pool with a fantastic view over the Indian Ocean and 22 traditional Zanzibar-style accommodations. Its restaurant is renowned for excellent cuisine. The 22 rooms are built in traditional Zanzibar style; hand-carved doors and traditional beds are characteristic of the cottages, and all rooms have bathrooms with Moroccan-style walk-in showers.
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