Tanzania South: White beaches and safari
Discover Tanzania far from the tourist routes and travel with RGV through the south of the country! White sandy beaches, secluded islands and wildlife safaris in the national parks - this roundtrip through Tanzania is a colorful mix of relaxation, culture and unique activities.
Dar es Salaam
from 16 years
15 days
/ from €1.890
from 2 participants
tour
Itinerary
Note on food:
B: Breakfast / M: Lunch / A: Dinner
After arrival in Dar es Salaam we drive in the coach along the coast towards the south. After about five hours we reach our hotel in Kilwa. Check in and get to know your new environment! In the afternoon you can chill out on the beach, swim in the turquoise blue sea and take walks on the beach. Dinner is at the hotel beach. (F / M / A)
After breakfast we start our boat tour to the island Kilwa Masoko. There we visit the historic ruined city and go snorkeling. The rest of the day we relax on the white dream beach. (F / M / A)
In the coach we drive on to the fishing town Mtwara; the journey takes about five hours. We stop at a fish market and a few other markets. Watch the merchants haggle and get carried away by the buzz! Chilling on the beach is announced in the afternoon. In the evening we relax at the campfire in the RGV studenthouse, where we spend the night. (F / M / A)
Today we drive in the direction of Mozambique. Shortly before the border, on a paradise peninsula with the most beautiful beaches of the country, lies the Msimbati Marine Park. There you will meet heavyweight representatives of African wildlife such as hippos and crocodiles. The park is also home to sea turtles, dolphins, humpback whales and more than 200 coral species. Then we drive by boat - past mangrove forests - along the Ruvuma River. The day ends in our hotel on a dream beach near the marine park. (F / M / A)
Free time is announced !! Whether chilling under palm trees, beach volleyball on the beach, snorkeling or walking in the white sand - enjoy life to the max! (F / M / A)
Today we go out to the sea! In the fishing boat we drive from Msimbati to the coastal town of Mikindani and enjoy the picturesque landscape. The panoramic ride takes a few hours. In the evening we eat in the historic "Old Boma", a former fortress, which was expanded as a hotel. From the tower you have a great view over the city! We stay in our RGV Student House. (F / M / A)
In the area around the Student House many leisure activities are offered: drumming, lichens, music and singing - you will not be bored today! We spend the evening together at a big campfire. (F / M / A)
Now it says: Bye, bye, ocean! With the bus we drive to Songea, a pretty place, which is located at about 1000 meters height and is embedded in a green hilly landscape. After the stop we continue to Mbamba Bay on Lake Malawi (also: Nyasa Lake). With a length of 550 kilometers and a width of up to 75 kilometers, it is the third largest lake in Africa and probably the ninth largest in the world. We stay in a hotel on the beach. (F / M / A)
Today we spend the whole day on and in the fish-rich lake Malawi, which is also called "Africa's gigantic aquarium". On the panoramic boat tour, you will see how picturesque the lake is: in Mbamba Bay palm trees, bananas and mango trees line the beaches, green hills often reach the water. Further north, the banks become steeper. During the subsequent snorkeling tour in the crystal-clear water you will encounter the underwater wonders of the lake, for example cichlids, nilikes, prickly eel and other fish. (F / M / A)
And we are on the way again: We travel by coach in the direction of Iringa. During the ride, you can let the beautiful scenery pass by and take great pictures during photo stops. In Iringa, on an 1600 meter high cliff above the Little Ruaha River, we spend the night in the Student House. (F / M / A)
Today we go on a two-day jeep safari through the Ruaha National Park! The park is best known for its large elephant population. Endangered wild dogs, giraffes, zebras, and many other species also live in Ruaha. For a little thrill, the camp overnight in the middle of the national park ensures! In the midst of nature you can expect a fantastic sunset and an overwhelming starry sky, as it only exists far away from civilization! (F / M / A)
On the second day we go back to the beautiful national park on safari. Surely we have luck again today and see exotic wild animals. In the evening we drive back to Iringa and stay overnight at the Student House. (F / M / A)
On the penultimate day of our trip is a trip to the Isimila Stone Age site. The canyon with sandstone formations in beautiful red tones is not only a beautiful motif for souvenir photos, but also spectacular archaeological finds from the history of the Incarnation await us. Among other things, you can marvel at millennia-old stone tools and other finds. In the afternoon we meet at the Student House for a BBQ. (F / M / A)
By coach we drive back to Dar es Salaam. The path leads through the Mikumi National Park, where we are lucky enough to see a lion, an elephant or an eland-antelope - the largest antelope in the world. The last night in Tanzania we spend in the transfer house of RGV, before it goes to the airport the next day. (F / M / A)
Today is the last day of this wonderful trip and I am going back to the airport with lots of great memories.
Pricing
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Price€ 1.890, -
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Travel dates:
included
Services
On site
- All travel, transfer, entrance and program costs
- All accommodation according to the program
- Overnight at the airport transfer house
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Accompaniment by tour guide
not included
Services
- Round trip
- Private expenses on site
- Excursions with microlight flights
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Visa and Vaccinations
- All nights outside your agreed accommodation
- Public transport and extra transfers
- Airport transfer on the day of arrival and departure
- Drinks
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