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SCHEDULED
WALKING SAFARI DEPARTURES SEPTEMBER Monday 9th &endash; Saturday
14th Monday 23rd &endash; Saturday
28th OCTOBER Monday 7th &endash; Saturday
12th Monday 21st &endash; Saturday
26th Please note the following
points 1. All these walks are planned to
work and coincide with the British Airways schedule flights
from UK departing on Sunday, arriving Dar-Es-Salaam on
Monday morning. 2. Please don't forget we can fly
your clients straight off BA in our own Cessna C206 which,
means that your clients don't have to hang around in
Dar. 3) If you have four or more clients
that wish to depart on dates of their own convenience, we
are delighted to accommodate them. 4. We are always more then delighted
to tailor make any itinerary for someone. This includes
longer walks of up to 2 weeks with vehicle support or with
porters, into different concession areas of the Selous.
These are connoisseur safaris spending time walking and
exploring, some of the remotest and wildest areas of Africa
today. 5. Special Interest groups for flora,
ornithology etc are welcomed. Walking Safari Itinerary Day 1 Monday Arriving Kiba from Dar es Salaam off
the light aircraft you will be met by Alex and Festo who
will drive you to Bonham Camp. The camp is downstream of
Sand Rivers set under trees on the banks of the Rufiji
River. It consists of 5 large roomy tents and is where for
many years Richard Bonham based himself on his walking
safaris. Once settled into camp we will take a short walk in
the surrounding forest along the river. Day 2 Tuesday Leaving camp at about 7 am we will
walk upstream along the river through bracsytegia woodland
on to a series of floodwater pans where you will meet up
with your camp. Throughout your walking safari we
spend the heat of the day relaxing in camp, bird and animal
watching wherever possible. At about 4 pm we will head
upstream by boat, the sand banks giving way to rocky cliffs
that have over the years provided us with some of the best
leopard sightings in the area. The bird watching and scenery
in this gorge is spectacular. After reaching the first
cataract we gently float downstream, with the engine
switched off, catching our supper. We return to camp as the
sun sets for a shower, drinks and dinner round the
fire. Day 3 Wednesday Today is one of the longer walks,
leaving camp at first light we head east walking through
mosaic bush and forests of baobab and miombo woodland, of
which so much of the Selous consists. After lunch under a
shady tree at Lake Makubi, watching the many different
species of bird and animal come down to drink, we continue
walking along the Sumbene Channel which is an old course of
the Rufiji that has become a sand river which holds pools of
water in the dry season. Day 4 Thursday This morning we walk up the Sumbene
Channel passing a series of small lakes to camp, which is
set in a grove of palms. This area is interspersed with
thickets of palm, acacia and terminalia. In the evening we
take a short walk in the area surrounding camp, returning to
camp at dusk. Day 5 Friday This is your last day full of
walking, leaving camp we walk along the shore of Lake
Tagalalla arriving at camp which is set under a huge
Tamarind tree. After lunch and a siesta we board a boat
crossing the lake, to enjoy a swim in the Hot Springs that
bubble to the surface at the bottom of the Beho Beho
Ridge. Day 6 Saturday After a leisurely start to the day we
leave Lake Tagalala and drive back to the lodge or airstrip
for your onward travel arrangements. What is included: Full board and all
accommodation, transfers from and to Kiba as per itinerary
and drinks. What is excluded: Internal flights,
airport tax, medical insurance, items of a personal nature
and staff gratuities US $275 per person per
night. Worked out as follows $275 less $25 park fees =$250 less
20% commission = $200 pppd nett. About your guides: Alex Hunter was born and brought up
in East Africa. He comes from a family that for generations
have organized and offered - original and unique safaris in
Africa. Alex has spent many years guiding safaris throughout
East and Southern Africa. After travelling extensively
outside of Africa and spending a number of years within the
UK travel industry he decided to return to Tanzania and
pursue his love of Africa and its wildernesses. Festo Msoffe has spent the last 16
years in the Selous game reserve as a game scout on anti
poaching duties and latterly with Richard Bonham. He has
accumulated an incredible knowledge of this area. His
enthusiasm is infectious, his knowledge is profound and his
ability to bring you close and safely to wildlife is
superb. As a team Alex and Festo both
complement each other and work closely together to insure
that you have a truly original African safari
experience. What you need to know: Laundry is done daily and wash towels
are provided. Washing facilities consist of hot showers,
wash stands with basins and mirrors and toilet tent with a
short drop loo. The temperature in the Selous rarely falls
below 27 C, days are warm and nights are cool. What you need to bring: Binoculars &endash; 1 pair per
person, to fully appreciate these walking safaris binoculars
are essential. Essentials are 2/3 sets of neutral
coloured safari shorts/shirts and a pair of long trousers,
which are recommended for the evening. 1 pair comfortable walking shoes and
a pair of flip flops or sandals for around camp. Sun protection (hats, sun glasses and
cream) Insect repellent, flashlight + spare
batteries. How to get there: The Selous Game Reserve is an
hours-flying time from Dar es Salaam and currently costs
from $120 per person each way. We have our own Cessna 206
and can collect your clients straight off the British
Airways flight. Please don't hesitate to
contact us if you have any questions or
queries Nomad Safaris (Tz) Limited P.O. Box 1344,
Dar-Es-Salaam Tel:+255-22-286-1297 Fax:+255-22-286-5156 Cell:+255-741-333335 Cell:+255-741-768153 "I was born in Africa and have
visited for 50 years but it was only here (at Sand Rivers)
that I finally understood what safari is really about." -B.
Courtenay Feb'01 http://www.sandrivers.com
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