10 Nights Katavi, Ruaha & Mafia Island

10 Days

Wildness Safari in Katavi & Ruaha then Mafia Island

Tour Overview

Are you in search of seeing the largest populations of lions in Tanzania, promising exciting scenes few places in the world can match? Do you also envision a safari where the northern and southern hemisphere birds and plants meet along with various mammals along a great convergence zone?

Does the thought of ever-shrinking watering holes and ever-growing concentrations of hippos pique your interest? If you’ve answered yes, then it sounds like our 1 Week Safari through Katavi National Park and Ruaha National Park is just for you! Then relaxing in Mafia Island.

● 1 Night CBD Hotel—Dar es Salaam
● 3 Nights Katavi Wildlife Camp—Katavi National Park
● 3 Nights Ruaha River Lodge—Ruaha National Park
● 3 Nights Mafia Island Lodge – Mafia Island

Day 1: Arrival

On your arrival at Dar es Salaam Airport, you’ll be met by a friendly driver who will escort you to the Dar es Salaam hotel and help you check-in. Whether you’d like to explore the city or get some rest it’s up to you, but tomorrow your real Tanzanian adventure begins!

Day 2: Flight to Mpanda - Katavi National Park

With an early start to the day, transfer to the airport for your flight to Katavi National Park. Flight Departure Time: 07:00 Arrival Time: 08:45 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday) A Katavi Wildlife Camp guide will be waiting at the airstrip to greet you and take you on a game drive towards the camp for check-in.
Once settled into your room, head out on an afternoon game drive departing at 16:00, arriving back at dusk just in time for sundowners.

Day 3 & 4: Katavi National Park

During your time staying at Katavi Wildlife Camp choose between half-day shared game drives or full-day with picnic lunch promising an action-packed day out in the unscripted Tanzanian bush.
● Early Morning Game Drives
Departing at 06:30 with a picnic breakfast, returning at 11:30
● Morning Game Drives
Departing after breakfast at 08:30, returning in time for lunch.
● Afternoon Game Drives
Departing at 16:00 and returning at dusk, in time for sundowners.
● Full-Day Game Drives
Departing after breakfast at 08:30 with a picnic lunch, returning at 16:00 for afternoon tea.

DAY 4: TRANSFER TO LUKOMA VILLAGE and TRANSFER TO MAHALE BY BOAT

Transfer from Mahale to Kigoma to Lukoma village by vehicle and dhow boat transfer (approx. 45 min) to the Mahale. Dinner, and overnight.

Day 5: Fly to Ruaha National Park

With an early start to the day, enjoy an early morning game drive to the airstrip for your flight to Ruaha National Park. Flight Departure Time: 10:40 Arrival Time 12:25.

A guide from Ruaha River Lodge will be at the airstrip waiting to greet you and take you on a game drive through the park before helping you check into your room.
In the afternoon you will go out and begin to explore Tanzania’s largest national park with a game drive before returning to camp at dusk, just in time to freshen up before drinks around the campfire.

Day 6 & 7: Ruaha National Park

During your stay at Ruaha River Lodge choose between half-day shared game drives or full-day
experiences in Ruaha National Park, with a picnic lunch enabling you to explore further afield in this
enormous wilderness.

● Early Morning Game Drives
Departing at 06:30 with a picnic breakfast, returning at 11:30
● Morning Game Drives
Departing after breakfast at 08:30, returning in time for lunch.
● Afternoon Game Drives
Departing at 16:00 and returning at dusk, in time for sundowners.
● Full-Day Game Drives
Departing after breakfast at 08:30 with a picnic lunch, returning at 16:00 for afternoon tea.

Day 8: Fly to Mafia Island

After breakfast you will have the chance to enjoy one final game drive through Ruaha, as you slowly
wind your way to the airstrip for your flight to Mafia Island via Dar Es Salaam.
Flight Departure Time: 13:15 Arrival Time: 15:45.
On arrival, you will be met by your lodge driver who will transfer to the lodge.
Relax at your accommodation or choose from one of the many extra optional activities available on
this unique island. Overnight Mafia Island Lodge

Day 9 & 10: Mafia Island

Relax by the sea or pool or optional activities.
Mafia Island is part of Tanzania’s Mafia Archipelago, in the Indian Ocean. Large swaths of the island’s
southern coastline and surrounding waters are protected by the Mafia Island Marine Park. Within the
park are many coral reefs, home to wildlife such as whale sharks and sea turtles.

Day 11: Fly from Mafia Island to Dar Es Salaam

Morning relax, depending on your International flight – you can fly back to Dar Es Salaam either 09:30
am flight or 1545.

A staff member will meet you at the airport and help you transfer to your international flight, or check you in to your hotel.
The NETT price US$ 5560 per person