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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Forward Travel
Tailor-Made Itineraries
Fly between three of southern Tanzania’s most distinctive wilderness regions.
Explore Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest national park.
Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, greater kudus, sable antelopes, and roan antelopes in Ruaha.
Follow wildlife along the Great Ruaha River.
Experience guided walking safaris in Nyerere National Park.
Cruise the Rufiji River on a wildlife-viewing boat safari.
Look for African wild dogs in one of their most important remaining strongholds.
Observe hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birdlife from the water.
Discover one of Africa’s largest protected wilderness areas in Nyerere National Park.
Fly to Mafia Island, one of Tanzania’s most secluded island destinations.
Snorkel among coral reefs in Mafia Island Marine Park.
Search for dolphins, sea turtles, rays, and reef fish in Chole Bay.
Explore sandbanks and coastal villages around Mafia Island.
Relax on uncrowded beaches away from the larger Indian Ocean resorts.
Combine safari, walking, boating, and marine experiences in one itinerary.
Want a quieter alternative to the more visited northern Tanzania safari circuit.
Enjoy wildlife viewing with fewer vehicles and visitors.
Want to combine safari experiences with time on the Indian Ocean coast.
Appreciate a mix of game drives, boat safaris, and walking safaris.
Are interested in birdwatching and diverse ecosystems.
Prefer internal flights over long overland drives.
Enjoy snorkelling and marine wildlife experiences.
Want a balance of adventure and relaxation.
Want to see the Great Migration in the Serengeti.
Prefer action-packed itineraries with daily intensive activities.
Dislike light aircraft travel.
Want extensive diving-focused holidays rather than safari experiences.
Prefer luxury beach resorts with extensive nightlife and entertainment.
Have limited mobility that may restrict participation in walking safaris or boat excursions.
Let’s bring your dreams to reality. Perhaps you already know what you want to see and do, perhaps you don’t. We will help you bring your social media feed to reality.
Your travel consultant
David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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Stories from the road
Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.
“David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless.”
Emma & James Wilson
Australia→Kenya
September 2024