Southern Tanzania Safari

Buckle up and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Venture into the heart of Southern Tanzania, where the untamed wilderness of the Selous, Ruaha, and Mikumi national parks await your exploration. This safari expedition promises to transport you to a world of breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and unforgettable experiences.

As you journey through these pristine natural havens, you’ll be captivated by the diverse array of flora and fauna that call this region home. From the mighty elephants and majestic lions to the elusive leopards and the graceful giraffes, each encounter will leave you in awe of the sheer beauty and power of the African wild.

Whether you’re a seasoned safari enthusiast or a first-time explorer, this Southern Tanzania safari is sure to leave an indelible mark on your heart and soul. So, get ready to embark on a journey that will ignite your sense of wonder and leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.

7-Days Southern Tanzania Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Julius Nyerere International Airport – Dar City Centre

Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport, you will be met by your private transfer driver for a quick meet and greet, then transfer to your first hotel in Dar es Salaam for check inn, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation:

Standard (Value for money): Southern Sun Hotel or Similar – Half Board

Gold (Luxurious): Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel or Similar – Half Board

Platinum (Very Luxurious): Hyatt Regency or Similar – Half Board

Platinum Plus: The Oyster Bay Hotel Suites or Similar – Half Board

Day 2: Dar Es Salaam – Ruaha National Park

After breakfast, you will start your southern Tanzania Safari by picked up by your private driver with vehicle and transfer to DAR airport Terminal I, for scheduled domestic flight to Ruaha. Fly DAR/Ruaha. On arrival in Ruaha, you will be met by camp vehicle for shared transfer to the camp, arriving in time for lunch and check in. After lunch, you will continue with afternoon shared activities in the park as organized by the camp under game package, with English speaking guide until evening when you will return back to your camp for dinner and overnight on game package basis.

Accommodation:

Standard (Value for money): Ruaha River Lodge or Similar – Game Package

Gold (Luxurious): Jabali Ridge Ruaha or Similar – Game Package

Platinum (Very Luxurious): Laba Laba Jongomero Camp or Similar – Game Package

Day 3: Ruaha National Park

Morning and afternoon activities under game package as organized by your camp, in a shared vehicle with English speaking guide. Meals and overnight on game package basis.

Accommodation:

Standard (Value for money): Ruaha River Lodge or Similar – Game Package

Gold (Luxurious): Jabali Ridge Ruaha or Similar – Game Package

Platinum (Very Luxurious): Laba Laba Jongomero Camp or Similar – Game Package

Day 4: Ruaha – Nyerere National Park (Former Selous Game Reserve)

After breakfast, this day you will be picked by camp vehicle for transfer to airstrip for scheduled flight to Nyerere National Park (Former Selous Game Reserve). Fly Ruaha/Nyerere. On arrival in Nyerere national park, you will be met by camp vehicle for shared transfer to the camp, arriving in time for lunch and check in. After lunch, you will continue with afternoon shared activities in the park as organized by the camp under game package, with English speaking guide until evening when you will return back to your camp for dinner and overnight on game package basis.

Accommodation:

Standard (Value for money): Rufiji River Camp or Similar – Game Package

Gold (Luxurious): Serena Mivumo River Lodge or Similar – Game Package

Platinum (Very Luxurious): Roho ya Selous Camp or Similar – Game Package

Platinum Plus:&nbspLaba Laba Siwandu Camp or Similar – Game Package

Day 5: Nyerere National Park (Former Selous Game Reserve)

Morning and afternoon activities under game package as organized by your camp, in a shared vehicle with English speaking guide. Meals and overnight under game package basis.

Accommodation:

Standard (Value for money): Rufiji River Camp or Similar – Game Package

Gold (Luxurious): Serena Mivumo River Lodge or Similar – Game Package

Platinum (Very Luxurious): Roho ya Selous Camp or Similar – Game Package

Platinum Plus: Laba Laba Siwandu Camp or Similar – Game Package

Day 6: Nyerere National Park to Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, you will be picked by camp vehicle for transfer to the airstrip for scheduled flight to Mikumi National Park (Former Selous Game Reserve). Fly Nyerere/Mikumi. On arrival in Mikumi national park, you will be met by camp vehicle for shared transfer to the camp, arriving in time for lunch. After check in and lunch, you will continue with afternoon shared activities in the park as organized by the camp under game package, with English speaking guide until evening when you will return back to your camp for dinner and overnight on game package basis.

Accommodation:

Standard (Value for money): Camp Bastian or Similar – Game Package

Gold (Luxurious): Mikumi Wildlife Camp or Similar – Game Package

Day 7: Mikumi National Park

Morning and afternoon activities under game package as organized by your camp, in a shared vehicle with English speaking guide. Meals and overnight under game package basis.

Accommodation:

Standard (Value for money): Camp Bastian or Similar – Game Package

Gold (Luxurious): Mikumi Wildlife Camp or Similar – Game Package

Day 8: Mikumi – Julius Nyerere International Airport – Depart

After breakfast, today you will be transferred to Mikumi airstrip with packed lunch for flight to Dar Es Salaam. Fly Mikumi/DAR. On arrival in DAR, will be met by our airport representative and assisted to connect your flight back home.

End of the Southern Tanzania Safari

NOTE: We are not holding anything as per above itinerary. So, space is entirely subject to availability at the time of booking. In case any accommodation in the itinerary shall not be available, we shall look for a similar back up, and if there will be any cost implication, we shall let you know and the difference shall be passed onto you.

We work with over 100 accommodations all over Tanzania, so we may look for an appropriate accommodation that suits your requirement and expectation.

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