Bat-eared Fox Fly-in Safari: Day-by-day
More detailed information of what each day entails, and the various places you’ll stay on the Bat-eared Fox Fly-in Safari. Everything we do is completely tailor-made so while this is an idea which works well, we’ll always design an itinerary just for you.
Starts: Dar es Salaam International Airport
After collecting your luggage, you’ll be met by a local representative for the five-minute shuttle transfer to the Domestic Terminal.
Dar es Salaam to Lake Manze: air & 4WD
From Dar es Salaam, your light-aircraft flight of around 45 minutes takes you south-west towards the wide Rufiji River in Nyerere National Park. After landing at Siwandu Airstrip, it's about an hour's drive to Lake Manze Adventure Camp, depending on the wildlife you see along the way.
Lake Manze Camp
Nestled under rustling palms on the lakeshore, the traditional, simple Lake Manze Camp is where wildlife comes to you. Shaded by doum and barossa palms framing views of tranquil Lake Manze, the camp is dissected by wildlife trails. Giraffe amble past 12 simple tents, watched from private, shaded verandas. Elephant browse cheek by jowl with visitors dining in the main thatched building. Genet cats join guests for a sociable dinner under the stars.
Nestled under rustling palms on the lakeshore, the traditional, simple Lake Manze Camp is where wildlife comes to you. Shaded by doum and barossa palms framing views of tranquil Lake Manze, the camp is dissected by wildlife trails. Giraffe amble past 12 simple tents, watched from private, shaded verandas. Elephant browse cheek by jowl with visitors dining in the main thatched building. Genet cats join guests for a sociable dinner under the stars.
Billed as an adventure camp with an eco-conscious outlook, Lake Manze offers just the safari essentials. The ambience is relaxed, warm and welcoming. Paraffin lamps replace electricity to enhance the balmy night. The tents, with rustic but colourful décor, are uncluttered and comfortable. En-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and hot showers are open air. Meals are simple but tasty, with vegetarian lunches a nod towards balancing the environmental cost of livestock farming.
Experiences concentrate on wildlife encounters and the environment. Safari drives led by a personable guide and a driver take in open plains, lakeside and woodland settings, and are usually limited to four guests. A boat safari is a must, the quiet, solar-powered craft gliding gently by wildlife without startling it.
"Great opportunities to get close to wildlife...An unforgettable trip!"
Steve HfromCumbriaArrived 20 Feb 2024, 7 nights
No frills means a sandy floor in the main area, candlelit rooms and instant coffee, yet the convivial atmosphere and wilderness setting make a visit to Lake Manze a romantic and magical experience. See our full report on Lake Manze Adventure Camp
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Fishing
Guided walking safari
Lake Manze to Dar by 4WD & light aircraft
The drive from camp to Siwandu Airstrip, skirting the edge of Lake Nzerakera, should take around an hour, watching out for wildlife along the way. From the airstrip, make the most of the 45-minute light-aircraft flight as it heads over Nyerere National Park before landing in Dar es Salaam.
Ends: Dar es Salaam International Airport
On arrival at the Domestic Terminal, you’ll be escorted to a shuttle for the International Terminal, taking just five minutes.
