Tour
Summary
Cultural
tour in different villages of different tribes in the Southern Circuit
of Tanzania where you can freely mix with tribal people to practice
and observe their lifestyle, mountain climbs of different peaks in southern
highland zone of Tanzania such as Mbeya peak, Mount Rungwe, etc., also
a visit to some national parks in Tanzania such as Udzungwa Mountain
National Park, which is the one of Tanzania’s most outstanding, pristine,
paradise and unique exciting wilderness mountains forested with greatest
altitudinal range of forest. It is one of thirty-four “World Biodiversity
Hotspot” and one of 200 WWF Ecoregion of global critical importance,
Kitulo Plateau National Park a botanist and hiker’s paradise - is also
highly alluring to birdwatchers. Tanzania’s only population of the rare
Denham’s bustard is resident, alongside a breeding colony of the endangered
blue swallow and such range-restricted species as mountain marsh widow,
Njombe cisticola and Kipengere seedeater. Endemic species of butterfly,
chameleon, lizard and frog further enhance the biological wealth of
God’s Garden.
ITINERARY
Day 1-2:
UDZUNGWA MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, drive to Udzungwa Mountain National Park. In the evening
short walking tour to the nearby village (Mang’ula). Dinner and overnight
at Udzungwa Mountain View Hotel. Early morning of the next day start
mountain hiking, dinner and overnight at Udzungwa Mountain View Hotel
(B/B).
Day
3-4: MBEYA
After breakfast, drive to Mbeya and in the evening town tour, dinner
and overnight at Mount Livingstone Hotel. Late morning of the next day,
start an adventure tour by climbing Mbeya peak (2,826m) with packed
lunch. It takes three hours to reach on the peak. As you go along the
mountain slopes, you see the indigenous flowers and colourful butterflies.
In the evening short walking tour in Mbeya town. Dinner and overnight
at Mount Livingstone Hotel (B/B).
Day
5: NGOZI CRATER LAKE
After breakfast, drive to Ngozi is another million year old volcano
that can be climbed in just a few hours. After climbing to the top through
tropical vegetation you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of
the Crater Lake, lying 200 meters below. Dinner and overnight at Landmark
Hotel (B/B).
Day
6: BRIDGE OF GOD & WATERFALLS
After breakfast, drive to Kiwira-Songwe where you can find a famous
attraction; the brdge of God (Daraja la Mungu). A millions of years
old rock forms a natural bridge that crosses the river. Just a few kilometers
up the kiwira valley is the ‘cooking pot’ where the Kiwira River falls
into a seething cauldron or sump and the Marasusa waterfalls. Dinner
and overnight at Landmark Hotel (B/B).
Day
7: MOUNT RUNGWE
After breakfast, Start a fully day hiking tour (with packed lunch) on
Mount Rungwe (2,960m) dominates the area, on the slopes of the mountain
and watching the sun come up over Rungwe. During the night camping on
the slopes of Mount Rungwe. Lunch and dinner at campsite (Mount Rungwe).
Day
8: KAPAROGWE FALLS
After breakfast start a full day walking tour to kaporogwe waterfalls.
This tour is not just a trip to the beautiful Kaparogwe falls, but also
includes a hike in to the valley to see the German built hanging bridges.
On the way to the waterfall you will pass through the authentic village
of Isuba with traditional houses and a local bar. Dinner and overnight
in campsite.
Day
9: LAKE MASOKO
This Crater Lake is the perfect place to swim, picnic or even camp.
It is especially known for its history. The Germans dumped coins and
other items in the lake when they were being chased by the British forces
during the First World War. Find out more about Rungwe’s past during
a nice walk around Lake Masoko. In the evening drive back to Tukuyu,
dinner and overnight at Landmark hotel (B/B).
Day
10-11: MATEMA BEACH
After breakfast drive to Matema beach, this is among the most scenic
in Tanzania. A winding road passes high mountains and vast tea estates
before it descends to the tropical shores of Lake Malawi. From Matema
you can make canoe trips with fishermen over the lake to a nearby village
where women are specialised in pottery, and to river-mouth where you
can try to see crocodiles and hippos. It is also possible to organise
hikes to the Livingstone Mountains from Matema. Launch, dinner and overnight
at Matema beach resort.
Day
12: MBOZI METEORITE & SISI KWA SISI FARM
After breakfast, drive to Mbozi district for viewing the eighth largest
meteorite in the world. Its weight is about 12 tonnes and dates back
to at least a thousand years. Nearby the stone, the sisi kwa sisi society
is worth a visit to experience true African rural life. In the evening
drive to Mbeya town. Dinner and overnight at Mount Livingstone Hotel.
Day
13: KITULO NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast drive to Kitulo Plateau National Park for bird watching
and viewing the different 350 species of vascular plants, including
45 varieties of terrestrial orchid and in the evening drive to Mbeya
(Mount Livingstone Hotel) for overnight (B/B).
Day
14-15: IRINGA
After breakfast drive to Iringa for town tour and cultural tour in Maasai
boma area. Lunch, dinner and overnight in MR Hotel (B/B).
Day
16: RUAHA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast drive to Ruaha national park for full day game drive
with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight at Ruaha river lodge (B/B).
Day
17: RUAHA NATIONAL PARK/DAR
After breakfast drive back to Dar es salaam. Dinner and overnight in
Holiday inn (B/B).
End of tour
Price: USD $2,493 /person
The tour
price includes:
•All meals, guides and accommodation
•All transfers and Entrance fees
•Transport is in either Land cruiser, Land rover or Mini bus
The price
does not include:
•International Flights
•Soft drinks or alcohol
•Tips
•Things of personal nature
