The raft is run almost entirely within the Selous Game Reserve (SGR), which is a world heritage site and one of the largest protected areas in the world. This river expedition is for the adventurer, naturalist and safari lover in you. Fitness and paddle power is an advantage on this expedition as it involves at least 10 full days on the river.
Wild Footprints works with some of the best and most experienced international rafting guides in the world... The guides on your trip may include:
The founder of Sobek Expeditions and a 40-year veteran of international rafting. John may be the most experienced rafting guide in the world today. Cool, calm and collected, there is little if any, that John cannot handle. River experience, knowledge and leadership are second to none.
Bruce has worked rivers worldwide; Alaska, Grand Canyon, Chile, Turkey, the Rufiji, the Zambezi, Papua New Guinea, and many more. His story-telling and keen sense of humor is a plus on any trip. Makes for some memorable campfire nights.
He's been around the rivers as long as John. They met on the Omo River in Ethiopia in 1975! He has worked for years as a safari leader in the Northern Circuit of Tanzania and combines knowledge of Africa with a depth of river experience. A character of note on any adventure. Coming to a river near you...
Following in his father's footsteps, JJ has spent much of the past half-dozen years working river trips from Siberia to Tanzania. He brings a world of energy and a surprising depth of experience to the crew. An adventurer to reckon with and a world renowned river guide in the making.
A member of the 2008 Rufiji crew and a veteran of many Grand Canyon and Alaska river trips. Paul has worked for several years with Jim in north Tanzania. He's a hard worker and a delight to have along. Tall, tough and timid. Paul is passionate about wildlife and wild places.
Our local guide-in-training, Juma joined us on the 2008 trip... his strength, energy, positive attitude and desire to please make him an asset to any trip. He has been actively working in the safari field for over 10 years and has come through the ranks to make a very capable and competent Tanzanian guide.
Dates 2009- 2010
Group Size & Cost Per Person
Below rates are based on double occupancy. A requested single supplement is an added $ 500 per person.
Prices for Trips 5 & 6 to be announced at a later date.
Park fees are not included and may be as high as $900 per person.
LAND COST INCLUDES:
Expert leadership, airport transfers, guides, accommodations, meals as noted above (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), all arrangements in the field, cook, staff, group gear & equipment, ground transportation, flight from Selous to Dar.
NOT INCLUDED:
Visas, international airfare, liquor, laundry, drinks with meals, lunch on Day 12, breakfast on Day 13, tips, trip insurance (strongly recommended), excess baggage, airport taxes, and other items of a personal nature.
PADDLE OPTION:
Due to the heat, slow current and hard work to dodge hippos, we normally use only rafts rowed by the guides. However, should a group of adventurers signing up together wish to paddle (minimum 4 per paddle boat); we can entertain this request if notified well in advance of the trip.
INSURANCE:
We strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation and medical & evacuation insurance for your Rufiji River Raft trip. You may find policies from the below mentioned reputable firms:
Travel Guard International
Travelex Insurance