15-Day Explore Southern Tanzania Safari & Fly to Zanzibar

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

Arrival in Dar es Salaam

Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari representative and transferred to your hotel in Dar es Salaam.

Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel and prepare for the exciting safari adventure ahead.

Overnight: Blue Sapphire Hotel, Dar es Salaam
Meals: Full Board.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam Airport (Dar es Salaam)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Hotel Blue Sapphire

• Mid-range hotel located in Dar es Salaam (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi to Maasai Village Visit

After breakfast, depart Dar es Salaam and drive towards Mikumi National Park, enjoying the beautiful Tanzanian countryside along the way.

Arrive around lunchtime and check in at Camp Bastian. Enjoy a delicious lunch before taking some time to relax.

Later in the afternoon, depart for an authentic Maasai village experience, where you will have an opportunity to discover the traditional lifestyle, culture, customs, and daily activities of the Maasai people.

Return to the camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Overnight: Camp Bastian Tented Camp
Meals: Full Board.

Main Destination:

Maasai Village (Cultural Village)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park.

Explore the park's magnificent landscapes and diverse wildlife, with opportunities to encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, lions, wildebeests, and numerous bird species.

At lunchtime, enjoy a special picnic lunch served in the heart of the wilderness, surrounded by the beautiful African landscape.

After lunch, continue exploring the park in search of more wildlife before returning to Camp Bastian in the late afternoon.

Overnight: Camp Bastian Tented Camp
Meals: Full Board.

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

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HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Mikumi to Iringa Town | Cultural and Historical Experience

After breakfast, depart for Iringa Town, enjoying scenic views of the Southern Highlands along the journey.

Upon arrival, explore the fascinating Isimila Stone Age Site, famous for its archaeological discoveries and impressive ancient stone tools.

Continue with a visit to the Iringa Boma Museum, where you will discover the region's history, culture, and heritage, including the story of Chief Mkwawa and the resistance against German colonial rule.

Later, transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Iringa Sunset Hotel
Meals: Full Board.

Main Destination:

Isimila Stone Age Site (Highlight)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Iringa Sunset Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Iringa (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ruaha National Park | Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing morning in Iringa before having lunch.

In the afternoon, depart for Ruaha National Park, Tanzania's largest national park and one of Africa's most spectacular wildlife destinations.

Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park's beautiful wilderness, exploring its remarkable landscapes and looking out for elephants, lions, giraffes, antelopes, and other wildlife.

As the sun begins to set, enjoy a magical African sunset in the wilderness, accompanied by a glass of wine, before heading to your accommodation.

Overnight: Ruaha Cottages
Meals: Full Board.

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

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

TANAPA Ruaha Cottages

• Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha National Park

After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park.

Ruaha is renowned for its exceptional wildlife diversity, large elephant populations, impressive lion prides, and beautiful baobab-studded landscapes.

Enjoy an unforgettable safari experience as your professional guide takes you through different areas of the park in search of wildlife.

At lunchtime, enjoy a freshly prepared picnic lunch served in the middle of the wilderness.

Continue with your afternoon game drive before finding a beautiful location to enjoy the spectacular African sunset with a glass of wine.

Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Overnight: Ruaha Cottages
Meals: Full Board.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

TANAPA Ruaha Cottages

• Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Hot air balloon in ruaha national park

You will be pick up to the lodge at the early morning with balloon safari and transfer to the site where balloon start, enjoy the experience of a lifetime around ruaha national park, after balloon transfer at the middle of nowhere for the heavy breakfast which prepare with the balloon, after breakfast you will transfer back to the lodge for short rest.

Late afternoon game drive before finding a beautiful location to enjoy the spectacular African sunset with a glass of wine.

Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Overnight: Ruaha Cottages
Meals: Full Board.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Activities:

• Early morning hot air balloon safari & evening game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

TANAPA Ruaha Cottages

• Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Walking Safari and Afternoon Game Drive in Ruaha

Start your morning with an exciting guided walking safari around Ruaha National Park.

Accompanied by a qualified walking safari guide and an armed park ranger, discover the smaller details of the African wilderness, including animal tracks, plants, insects, birds, and other fascinating aspects of nature.

Return to the camp for lunch and some time to relax.

Later in the afternoon, head out for another exciting game drive through Ruaha National Park, enjoying the beautiful scenery and searching for wildlife.

Conclude the day with a memorable African sunset, accompanied by a glass of wine, before returning to your accommodation.

Overnight: Ruaha Cottages
Meals: Full Board.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Activities:

• Morning walking safari (with an armed guide) & afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

TANAPA Ruaha Cottages

• Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ruaha National Park to Zanzibar | Flight to Paradise

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip in Ruaha National Park for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our local driver and transferred to your beach resort in Kendwa.

Check in, refresh, and enjoy the beautiful tropical surroundings of Zanzibar.

The remainder of the day is free for relaxation.

Overnight: Kendwa Rocks Beach Resort
Meals: Full Board.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Dry and warm)

High Season December to February and June to October

Best Weather January to February and June to September (Low rainfall)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kendwa (Zanzibar)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Relaxation at Kendwa Beach

Enjoy a full day at leisure on the beautiful white-sand beaches of Kendwa.

Take time to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, enjoy the sunshine, or simply relax at your resort while appreciating Zanzibar's tropical atmosphere.

Optional water activities and excursions can be arranged at an additional cost.

Overnight: Kendwa Rocks Beach Resort
Meals: Half Board.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kendwa (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Zanzibar Stone Town and Spice Farm Experience

After breakfast, depart for a full-day cultural excursion exploring the history and traditions of Zanzibar.

Begin with a guided walking tour of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, discovering its fascinating history, narrow streets, historical buildings, local markets, and unique blend of African, Arab, Indian, and European influences.

Later, proceed to one of Zanzibar's famous spice farms, where you will discover why the island is known as the Spice Island.

Experience the aromas and flavours of locally grown spices and tropical fruits while learning about their traditional uses and cultivation.

Enjoy a delicious traditional Swahili lunch before returning to your beach resort in the afternoon.

Overnight: Kendwa Rocks Beach Resort
Meals: Half Board, with local lunch during the excursion.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kendwa (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Beach Relaxation in Zanzibar

Enjoy another relaxing day at Kendwa Beach. Breakfast will be save at the hotel

Spend your time swimming, sunbathing, enjoying the tropical atmosphere, or exploring optional activities along the coast.

Overnight: Kendwa Rocks Beach Resort
Meals: Half Board.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kendwa (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Leisure Day in Zanzibar

Enjoy a peaceful day at leisure, taking in the beauty of Zanzibar's coastline. Breakfast will be save at the hotel

Relax by the ocean, enjoy the resort facilities, or choose an optional excursion to discover more of the island.

Overnight: Kendwa Rocks Beach Resort

Meals: Half Board.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kendwa (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Final Full Day in Paradise

Enjoy your final full day in Zanzibar at your own pace.

Take in the beautiful beaches, turquoise waters, and relaxing island atmosphere. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the last moments of your Tanzanian holiday.

Overnight: Kendwa Rocks Beach Resort
Meals: Half Board.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kendwa (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Departure from Zanzibar

After breakfast, enjoy your final moments in Zanzibar before checking out of your hotel. Pack your luggage and ready for the departure

Our driver will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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