This short but adventurous safari in southern Tanzania leap-frog's the more commonly visited Selous Game Reserve, and instead heads further inland to the more remote Ruaha National Park. There you'll stay for five memorable nights at Mwagusi Camp, a classic old-style safari camp that run by its legendary owner, Chris Fox. Chris's passion for the area, its wildlife and environment and its people makes this camp a very authentic choice for a real safari.

Day 1

Starting from London Heathrow, your scheduled overnight British Airways flight heads directly to Dar es Salaam. (See our comments on flights to Tanzania for more information on the flight options for your trip.)

Days 2-6 Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

Landing early in Dar es Salaam, you'll be met and transferred to the domestic terminal to connect to a light aircraft for Ruaha. This flight typically takes up to three hours, usually including a couple of brief stops at bush airstrips in the Selous, and allows a great view for the topography of the country. Arriving in Ruaha's Msembe Airstrip, open 4WD and guide will meet you before an hour's drive though the park to camp –

Mwagusi Safari Camp (full board & activities)

You usually arrive in time for a late brunch, and then there are a few hours to relax before you head out on an afternoon activity. Guided activities during your 5 nights here include enthusiastic 4WD game drives.

Day 7

After your last morning on safari, you fly to Dar es Salaam, and then either continue onto one of our beach add-on trips to Zanzibar, or further afield, or overnight in the city prior to connecting with your early-morning British Airways flight to London.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2012	29-Feb-2012	£2,895
1-Mar-2012	31-Mar-2012	£2,574
1-Jun-2012	30-Jun-2012	£2,574
1-Jul-2012	11-Jul-2012	£2,895
12-Jul-2012	8-Aug-2012	£3,015
9-Aug-2012	31-Oct-2012	£2,895
1-Nov-2012	14-Dec-2012	£2,574
Notes: Mwagusi closes during April and May. The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements. Ideas for add-on trips: Adding a few days of beach relaxation to this safari is easy; we have lots of ideas! An easy addition would be a beach on Zanzibar, although for a quieter island, with great diving and snorkelling, consider our ideas for beach holidays on Mafia. Alternatively, continue your trip at a stunning private islands in northern Mozambique. Our beach holidays to Quirimbas Archipelago include some wonderfully remote and very beautiful private islands. At the other end of the scale, for a very short addition, consider two or three days by the coast. Our trips to Ras Kutani include minimal travel as it's only an hour's drive (or 10 minutes' flight) south of Dar!

This itinerary includes:

• Economy flights as above, plus all UK and Tanzania international departure and passenger service taxes.
• All domestic transfers in Africa.
• The current park fees for your time in the national park - U$50 per person per night for Ruaha.
• Guided safari drives in open-topped 4WD vehicles.
• At Mwagusi filtered water/tea/coffee drinks are included, all other drinks are extra.
• A laundry service is included
• A comprehensive pack of information for the trip, including a copy of the latest edition of the Bradt Travel Guide to Zanzibar, Pemba & Mafia, which includes Ruaha National Park.

This itinerary excludes:

• Any park fee increases over and above the rates that have been included above.
• If you opt to request a walking safari, then the cost of the armed game rangers used for walks in Ruaha is charged as an extra. These are about US$25 per walk (per group, not per person) plus an additional US$10 per person. This must be paid for locally, at the camp.
• All beers, wines, soft drinks and spirits are charged for as 'extras' at Mwagusi.
• Tips and gratuities (which are optional).

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