7-Day Authentic Southern Tanzania Safari Experience

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Dar es Salaam – Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve)-Boat Safari

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning departure from Dar es Salaam, either by road or scheduled flight to the vast wilderness of Nyerere National Park, formerly known as Selous Game Reserve. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a boat safari along the Rufiji River, giving you your first opportunity to witness Tanzania’s rich wildlife along the riverbanks.

After check-in at Selous Safari Lodge, you can unwind and take in the peaceful surroundings overlooking the Rufiji River. In the afternoon, you will head out for either a boat safari or a guided walking safari, offering a closer and more immersive experience of the park’s diverse ecosystem.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easiest wildlife viewing)

High Season June to October (The main tourist area gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Nyerere NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeAbundant

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Selous Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

Spend a full day exploring one of Africa’s largest protected areas. Morning and afternoon game drives will take you deep into the park’s diverse habitats, from open plains to riverine forests. This park is famous for its large populations of elephants, buffalo, lions, and hippos.
A picnic lunch will be served in the bush, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the wilderness experience. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon for relaxation and dinner.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Selous Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Nyerere National Park – Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, depart for Mikumi National Park via a scenic drive through rural Tanzania and the Uluguru Mountains. Arrive in Mikumi in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon/evenning game drive.
Mikumi is known for its open savannah, often compared to the Serengeti, making wildlife viewing easier. Expect to see zebras, wildebeest, lions, and a variety of bird species.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Best Time To Visit Late June to October (Animals are attracted to the waterholes)

High Season June to October

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Mikumi NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

LionOccasional

Show more

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

Enjoy a full day of game viewing in Mikumi. Explore the Mkata Floodplain, the park’s most rewarding wildlife area, where large herds of herbivores gather and predators are often spotted.
You will have both morning and afternoon game drives, with time to relax at the lodge during the heat of the day.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mikumi National Park – Ruaha National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest national park and one of its most remote and unspoiled safari destinations. The drive takes you through beautiful landscapes and local villages.
Arrive in Ruaha in the afternoon and enjoy a short game drive en route to your lodge.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Best wildlife viewing)

High Season June to October (Ruaha is rarely crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Rains are very rare)

Wildlife in Ruaha NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LionOccasional

Show more

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Ruaha River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Ruaha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Game Drive in Ruaha National Park

Spend a full day exploring the rugged beauty of Ruaha. The park is famous for its large lion prides, elephants, and diverse landscapes dominated by baobab trees and the Great Ruaha River.
Game drives offer excellent opportunities to spot predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as rare species like sable and roan antelope.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

Ruaha River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ruaha National Park – Iringa fly to Dar es Salaam

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Ruaha, followed by breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, depart for Iringa, where you will catch your scheduled flight back to Dar es Salaam.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel or the airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your unforgettable southern Tanzania safari.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.