TANZANIA PRIME EXTENSION:
Discover Mahale National Park- The road less traveled
Discover Ruaha National Park
Fly to the remote southern wilderness of Ruaha National Park, the largest and one of the least explored parks in East Africa. Explore uncharted
territory and learn wildlife tracking tips from expert guides. Here, tracking is as much an artform as a practical pursuit; this is a different style of wildlife
viewing than in northern Tanzania, where wildlife is more densely concentrated. Spot leopard, cheetah, and African wild dog in comfortable open-sided vehicles. In the afternoon, relax on your private veranda with a drink and at the end of the day, savor torch-lit dinners on the banks of Mwagusi Sand River. Recommended length of stay: 4 days
Prices vary based on length of staystarting at $3,500pp
Rwanda Gorilla Up Close- Encounters:
Silverback gorilla roams in Volcanoes National Park
A brief international flight to Kigali, Rwanda and a two-hour drive take you to Volcanoes National Park, one of the only places on earth where you will see the rare mountain gorilla. Journey on foot over wild, ungroomed mountain terrain in search of endangered gorilla families. Spot the creaturesof which only 700 remain worldwide with the help of an expert guide and spend up to one hour in their presence. Before you depart Rwanda, take a brief tour of Kigali including the world-renowned Genocide Museum. Recommended length of stay: Minimum 4 days, with one or two gorilla treks. Prices vary based on length of stay starting at $5,000 per person
The Selous Game Reserve is the largest game reserve in the world
Take a scenic three-hour flight to the worlds largest game reserve, spanning a vast 12 million acres – as large as Costa Rica! Wildlife viewing will take place in the northernmost corridor of the reserve and is centered around the Rufiji River, which is the vital water source for much of the reserve. The river allows for exploration by boat, which adds variety to your wildlife viewing experience. Drives will take place in open-sided vehicles, and walks will be possible, depending on time of year and weather
conditions. Elephant, hippo and crocodile relish the riverine environment, while rare species like Greater Kudu can be seen on the plains. Recommended length of stay: minimum 4 days Prices vary based on accommodations starting at approximately $3,000 per person