The Mozambique Islands Escapade
From the ultimate wildernes of the Selous Game Reserve to the rugged coastline of the Qirimbas Archipelago, the Safari promises an exiting esperinece that combines the scenic savannah bush and the cool breeze at the Mozambique Islands.
From $ 4084.00 per person
Duration: 9 Days
Dar es Salaam to Selous
0800hrs: Meet and Greet services at the Julius Nyerere International Airport to board your scheduled flight departing at 0830hrs to Stiegler’s Airstrip in the Selous National Reserve.
0915hrs: Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be met by your Safari Driver Guide and driven to Mivumo River Lodge with game viewing drives en route.
Selous Game Reserve
SELOUS GAME RESERVE is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Selous is the largest National Park in Africa. Four times the size of Serengeti - covering 55,000sq kms, more than 5% of Tanzania's total area and larger than Switzerland. It possesses a diverse landscape from hot volcanic springs, sporadic lakes, channels from the Great Ruaha and Rufiji rivers'
The Game Reserve was named after Frederick Courteney Selous, a British explorer and hunter in East Africa who was killed in World War 1 in the Beho region of the reserve. The area has remained one of the untouched gems of Tanzania's national parks and game reserves
There are large populations of elephant in the park. Approximately 70% of Tanzania's elephants are found in this reserve. Other well known animals include the hippo who inhabit the river systems, depleted numbers of the black rhino, large herds of buffalo, lion and the area's rare and endangered wild dogs and patrol the Reserve.
Also found here are Nyasaland gnu, brindled gnu, hartebeest, Greater Kudu, sable antelope, eland, reedbuck, bushbuck, waterbuck, warthog, zebras, giraffe, wildebeest, leopard, cheetah are rare. There are over 350 species of birds including African snipe, Bataleur eagle, Crested lark, Green-headed oriole, Knob-billed duck, herons, kingfishers, geese and Southern Ground hornbill. Reptiles such as crocodiles and various snakes and lizards are also found.
With three full days on safari in the magnificent Selous, you have a unique opportunity to experience everything that this vast and magnificent reserve has to offer!!
As for activities, your dedicated safari guide will be delighted to tailor a personal schedule that can include game drives, guided walks, river boat safaris, fishing trips, hot-spring bathing and your choice of river picnics and scenic sundowners.
All meals and overnight at the Selous Luxury Camp
Selous Game Reserve – Dar & Onward to Pemba, Mozambique
Breakfast at the lodge..
1200hrs: Enjoy a brunch lunch and later transfer to Stiegler’s Airstrip for your scheduled flight Dar es Salaam departing at 1315hrs to arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport at 1350hrs.
Upon arrival, you will be met by a Serena Hotels Representative, who will assist you with flight connections for your Pemba-Mozambique bound scheduled flight departing at 1700hrs.
1720hrs: (destination timings)Arrival in Pemba International Airport, Mozambique. You will be met by a Rani Resorts Representative who will transfer you to Pemba Beach Hotel & Spa Hotel, where you booked for the night on a bed and breakfast basis.
PEMBA BEACH HOTEL & SPA – Cultural Bonds
Arriving at Pemba Beach Hotel and Spa is to enter an exotic realm in an ancient land, where you may feel you are living the dream of adventures past and still to come. Representing a fusion of Arabic and African inspired influences, the Hotel arouses your imagination with its sweeping compilation of Arabian-inspired buildings, colonnades, turrets and archways sprawling over 100 acres. The rooms offer en-suite bathroom, air-condition, ceiling fans, hair dryer, electronic safe, satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Other “big city” facilities are the gym, tennis court, an optional Restaurant called Club Naval and the Hotel’s beautiful Spa built in an exquisite setting and perfect for day spa visits offering a wide variety of treatments.
Pemba is a port city in Mozambique. It is the capital of the province of Cabo Delgado and lies on a peninsula in Pemba Bay. The town was founded by the Niassa Company in 1904 as Porto Amélia, after Queen Amélia of Portugal and was then renamed Pemba at the end of Portuguese rule, in 1975. The city is renowned for its Portuguese colonial architecture. Pemba’s inhabitants are primarily Makondes, Macuas and Mwanis. Local languages that are spoken are Kimwani and Macua, although Portuguese is widespread.
Of all the Sabaki languages, Kimwani (the Quirimba Islands and northern coast of Mozambique) is most closely related to Swahili proper and may be considered a Swahili dialect.
Gate way to the pristine Quirimbas Archipelago, Pemba is also renowned as being a prime destination for water sport and diving enthusiasts as a coral reef lies close to the shore.
Overnight at the Pemba Beach Hotel & Spa
Pemba to Matemo Island Resort
0800hrs After breakfast in the Hotel, transfer to Pemba Airport for your scheduled flight to Matemo Island Resort departing at 0900hrs. Enjoy the 25 minute flight over the stunning Archipelago.
MATEMO ISLAND – Unrivalled hospitality
Situated in the remote Quirimbas Archipelago, northern Mozambique, you need to look no further than Matemo for a blend of stylish Quirimba beach living and understated luxury. Surrounded by dazzling white sand and azure blue sea, Matemo offers a heady combination of exclusive sophistication and laid-back Mozambique island style living. Each chalet is beautifully appointed, with spacious panoramic en-suite bathrooms, outside showers and deck hammocks for lazing in whilst watching passing local Mozambique dhows and listen to the gentle undulations of the sea against the sand and shells. Every effort has been made to ensure that the beach chalets blend into the natural island’s surroundings, with local Mokuti palm roofs offset by glamorous touches such as local white marble, ornate carved doors from Zanzibar and rich furnishings and rugs from Dubai.
The spacious guest areas are gently elevated, with the lively bar, dining area and swimming pool commanding sweeping views over the Indian Ocean. Fresh, seafood-oriented meals are served in a variety of locations, from the open dining area to the poolside or on the sand with the sea lapping at your feet. To ensure ultimate relaxation, a range of simple spa treatments is on offer and can be enjoyed by our guests.
All meals and overnight at the Matemo Island
Matemo Island
The Quirimbas Archipelago was proclaimed National Park in 2002 as an answer to the local community’s need to nurture and sustain their precious natural environment. These tropical islands contain some of the richest coral reefs in the world and provide habitat for an abundant array of marine life. The area has never been developed and remains an unexplored tourist paradise.
The Quirimbas have enormous cultural and historical value, with a combination of Arabian, Portuguese, and African influences. For guests wishing to explore the cultural side of the islands, at Matemo, we offer guided village tours by land-cruiser giving you the opportunity to experience island life and customs, and to witness the age-old skills of dhow building and constructing local homes. Our cultural site seeing includes visits to the nearby Ibo Island and to it’s magnificent old fortresses entrenched with stories of slaves, pirates and ivory. A chance to interact with the amazing local people and experience their unique island culture.
The Archipelago consists of 32 tropical coral islands and is feeding and nesting grounds for the park’s delightful population of sea turtles, dugong, dolphins, sharks and whales are found here. Stretching from Pemba (the capital of Cabo Delgado Province) to the Rovuma River, a 100 km stretch, that forms the natural frontier between Tanzania and Mozambique.
The tropical waters around Matemo are one of Mozambique's best-kept secrets. Here in clear waters that reach 30c in summer and rarely less than 26c in winter, you will discover a marine ecosystem that is absolutely pristine. Diving sites offering phenomenal vertical drop-offs, some up to 400 meters. Walls abundant with coral covered caves and tropical fish ranging from gobies to mammoth Napoleon Wrasse and game fish including Kingfish and Spanish Mackerel. Snorkeling, fishing and diving in these waters doesn't get better than this! Local dhow cruises around the island, are particularly popular during the magical Mozambique sunset hour.
All meals and overnight at the Matemo Island
Matemo Island to Dar & Departure
Early Swim followed by Breakfast in the Resort.
Transfer to the private Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Pemba departing at 1000hrs to connect your Dar Es Salaam bound LAM flight departing at 1235hhrs to arrive in Dar at 1445hrs(Destination Timings).
You will be met by a Serena Hotels Representative who will assist you with connections for your home bound International Flight.
End of your Safari & Beach experience with us!!
The Package Includes:
- Airport Transfers in Dar es Salaam & Pemba
- 01 night bed and breakfast accommodation in Pemba
- 04 nights full board accommodation at Selous Luxury Camp including beverages(a selection of fine wines, spirits and soft drinks, Bottle water, Tea/coffee, laundry, return airstrip transfers from Steiglers Airstrip in Selous, Guided game drives, Game Walks, Boat excursions, Park and concession fees
- 03 nights on full board accommodation at Matemo Island, selection of soft drinks, Beer and House wines, Bottle water, Tea/coffee, non-motorized activities/equipment, Marine Reserve fees, Laundry and Emergency evacuation
- Dar es Salaam/Selous/Dar es Salaam scheduled Flights
- Dar es Salaam/Pemba/Dar es Salaam scheduled Flights
- Pemba/Metemo/Pemba scheduled Flight
- Meet and Greet services in Dar & Pemba Airports
The Package Excludes:
- International Airfares, and Visa entry charges to Tanzania & Mozambique
- All items of personal use i.e. telephone calls, gratuities, personal travel insurances and all items not stated above
Costs
| US$ 4,084 .00 | Per Person sharing in a double/twin room |
| US$ 5,029.00 | Per Person in a single room |
Terms & conditions
Rates: All rates are quoted on a per person basis unless otherwise stated and are inclusive of all relevant taxes, levies, surcharges and service charges. Tour costs are based on all known costs and rates of exchange as at the 01st July 2010. Should these be subject to change in the interim (due to reasons beyond the control of Serena Hotels), they will be passed on to the client. Serena Hotels retains the right to alter any arrangements (as outlined above), which may become necessary due to prevailing local conditions/and/or events beyond our control.
Confirmations and deposits: Upon confirmation of your safari details, we will require a 25% non-refundable deposit on the total cost of the tour, the balance of which must be paid 30 days prior to your arrival. We regret that in the absence of the above, we will be unable to confirm your safari; and in the absence of our receipt of full payment as indicated, your reservation will be cancelled (with the forfeit of the 25% deposit indicated).
Cancellations: All cancellations must be made in writing to Serena Hotels at the address indicated below. Cancellations will be incurred as indicated below:
Between 30-45 days prior to date of commencement of tour: no refund of deposit.
Below 30 days prior to the date of the commencement of the tour no refund of the remaining tour costs.
Refunds/cancellation levies: We regret that in the event that any portion of your safari is unused (after the safari has commenced) no refunds regarding the unused portion will be possible. Note: these
cancellation terms do not include the cancellation penalties levied on airfares (locally or internationally).
Payment: We accept payment via the following credit cards: Visa, Access/Master Card, American Express, JCB, Senator, Diners Club International. We also accept proprietary traveller’s cheques. We regret that we are unable to accept personal cheques in the absence of prior clearance.
Child policy: Children under the age of two sharing a room with one or two adults are accommodated on a complimentary basis. Children between the ages of two and twelve sharing a room with one or two adults will be charged 50% of the adult rate or 75% of this rate if they are accommodated in a separate room. Young adults between the age of 13 and 17 years of age will be charged 75% of the adult rate regardless of whether they are sharing a room with their accompanying adults, or occupying a room of their own.
Tour completion preclusion: Serena Hotels retains the right to deny completion of the stated tour (as outlined above) to any person who, for whatsoever reason, is deemed to have caused undue hazard or inconvenience to his/her fellow travellers.
