10-Day Explore Tanzania Southern Circuit

• 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

E07h00 After breakfast at the Hotel then drive to Nyerere National Park
12h00 Arrive Nyerere National Park for lunch at the Camp
15h00 Afternoon depart for Half day boat Safari inside Rufiji River
The picturesque Nyerere National Park is a unique and pristine safari destination. As a part of Selous Game Reserve, it belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Site as the oldest and largest protected nature reserve in Tanzania. It bursts with life, most of all wildlife parks on the entire African continent. Besides an abundance of hippos, buffaloes and crocodiles, you will usually see water-bucks and impala n in the water meadows and elephants and lions drinking water. More than 40 species of birds will entertain you with their acrobatics and song. Although your eyes will be fastened on the river banks, don't miss the opportunity to spot some of the many fish and crustacean living in the river.
Dinner and Overnight at the Camp.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park (Tanzania)

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:

Mpingo Lodge Selous

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nyerere National Park

06h00 Breakfast at the Lodge
07h00 Depart for a full day game drive
This is the Africa’s Largest National Park! The Park with staggering size of 30,893km2 host one of the world’s largest concentration of wildlife. The collection of wildlife both in diversity and abundance is just remarquable! Visitors to this vast sanctuary will be able to see astounding volume of wildlife both rare and common species.
The park host the famous ‘’Big Five’’ and some rare species of antelopes like Roan Antelope, Brindled Gnu, Lichtenstein hartebeest, roan, and sable antelopes, Kudu, lion, bushbuck, impala, giraffe, eland, baboon, zebra, kudus, and crocodile.
12h00 Picnic lunch inside the park and proceed with game drive
Dinner and Overnight at Selous Mpingo Lodge.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Mpingo Lodge Selous

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nyerere National Park/Morogoro

After breakfast you will embark on a wilderness walking safari that will add a particularly intimate feel to the African wilds.

Nature Walk safaris offer a good chance to see giraffe, zebra, elephant and a wide variety of birds. Your walk will be under the guidance of professional guide. After your walk you will return to camp, check-out and begin your drive to Morogoro region with a packed lunch to enjoy along the way. Your journey will take you over the Uluguru Mountains, across rivers and past small local villages and farms. Upon arrival in Morogoro enjoy a sunset as you make your way to to the Lodge.

Dinner and overnight at Simba Mwenni Lodge.

Main Destination:

Morogoro (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Simbamwenni Lodge

• Budget lodge located near Morogoro (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morogoro/Iringa

07h00 After early breakfast depart f to Iringa
11h00 Arrive Iringa for lunch
12h00 Lunch at Iringa Sunset Hotel
15h00 Depart for short Iringa City Tout
Whether your aim is to shop up a storm or delve into local history, you'll find plenty of things to see and do in Iringa. This city boasts many thrilling attractions that'll keep your travel schedule full and your feet on the go. Whatever you're into, this place has something special in store for you Iringa is culturally distinct city, home to two famous typical cultural centres Matumaini Women’s Centre and Neema Crafts, where traditional items like bags, bracelets, earrings, flip flops, aprons and toys can be purchased at affordable prices. Neema Crafts Centre also houses a restaurant with different delicious European and Tanzanian dishes.
Dinner and Overnight at Iringa Sunset Hotel.

Main Destination:

Iringa (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Iringa Sunset Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Iringa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Iringa/Ruaha National Park

07h00 After breakfast collect lunch boxes and depart for Ruaha National Park
09h00 Arrive Ruaha and proceed with game drive
The park history dates back to 1910 when it was gazetted Saba Game Reserve by the Germany then the name was changed by British to Rungwa Game reseve in 1946. In 1964 the southern portion of the Game was gazetted as Ruaha national park and in 1974 a small section of South Eastern part of the Great Ruaha River was incorporated into the park. The name “Ruaha” originates from the Hehe word “Ruvaha”, which means “river”. Ruaha National Park is part of Rungwa-Kizigo –Muhesi ecosystem which covers more than 45000km2. In 2008 Usangu game Reserve and other important wetlands in Usangu basin have been annexed into the park, making it the largest park in Tanzania and East Africa with an area of about 20226km2.
12h00 Picnic lunch inside the park, later continue with afternoon game drive
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha Cottages.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park (Tanzania)

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

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LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Ruaha Cottage

• Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ruaha National Park

08h00 After breakfast collect lunch boxes and depart for a full day of game drives

Ruaha is believed to have high concentration of elephants than any national park in East Africa. It is also a place where, magnificent mammals like Kudu (both Greater and Lesser), Sable and Roan antelopes can easily be spotted in Miombo woodland. The male Kudu have beautiful spiraled horns while male Sable antelope have impressive curved horns. The park is also a habitat for endangered wild dogs. Other animals in the park include lions, leopards, cheetah, giraffes, zebras, elands, impala, bat eared foxes and Jackals.
12h00 Picnic lunch inside the park, later continue with afternoon game drive

Dinner and overnight at Ruaha Cottages.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Ruaha Cottage

• Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ruana National Park/Udzungwa Mountain National Park

07h00 After breakfast drive to Mikumi before going to Udzungwa Mountain National Park

Udzungwa is the largest and with most biodiversity and a chain of a dozen large forest-swathed mountains that rise majestically from the flat coastal scrub of eastern Tanzania. Known collectively as the Eastern Arc Mountains, this archipelago of isolated massifs has also been dubbed as the African Galapagos for its treasure-trove of endemic plants and animals, most familiarly being the delicate African violet.

13h00 Arrive Mikumi for lunch, leisure at the hotel
Dinner and overnight at Tan-Swiss Lodge.

Main Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Tan-Swiss Lodge

• Budget lodge located outside Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

08h00 After breakfast then depart for the Hike at Udzungwa Mountain National Park
09h30 Start the full day trekking to Sanje waterfalls.

There are several trails ranging from short 20min strolls, to 5 day expeditions. The most popular hike is up to Sanje Waterfalls, looking for monkeys, swimming in plunge pools, and enjoying the spectacular view. This is the prime attraction for this area and if you are a keen walker then taking at least one of these hiking opportunities is strongly recommended. Bear in mind, however, that it is very hot, particularly at midday, and this can have a considerable effect on even the fittest of walkers. We offer pack lunches, so make a day of it!

12h00 Picnic lunch and relax and swimming in plunge pools, and enjoying the spectacular view
16h00 Drive back to Mikumi for Overnight
Dinner and overnight at Tan-Swiss Lodge.

Main Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Tan-Swiss Lodge

• Budget lodge located outside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mikumi National Park

07h00 After breakfast collect lunch boxes and depart for a full day of game

Mikumi is one of the most reliable places in Tanzania for sightings of the eland, the world's largest antelope. The equally impressive greater kudu and sable antelope can be found in the miombo woodland-covered foothills of the mountains that rise from the park's borders. The Lichtenstein's hartebeest is one of the more unusual antelopes found here.

12h00 Picnic lunch inside the park and proceed with game drive.

More than 400 bird species have been recorded, with such colorful common residents as the lilac-breasted roller, yellow-throated longclaw and bateleur eagle, joined by a host of European migratory birds from November to April. The hippo pool and Mwanambogo dam are a good place to see some of the water-associated birds like African fish eagle, African spoonbill and hamerkop, and the Mkata river offers great views of African openbills fishing.

Dinner and Overnight at Mikumi Park Cottages.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park (Tanzania)

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:

Mikumi Park Cottages

• Budget banda located inside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mikumi National Park/Dar es Salaam

06h00 After breakfast depart for morning gamed drive

As you are bumping along the wilderness in semi-darkness, tada, you see the sun creeping up, about to light up the amazing land. Oh that glorious moment that awakens your senses. You see things clearly. The wildebeests, the hidden elephant, the birds, the flowers, all ready to be captured in your soul. For photographers both professional and amateur, that sun flare.

09h00 Back to the Lodge for breakfast
10h00 Depart to Dar es Salaam via Morogoro
12h00 Lunch at Morogoro
17h00 Arrive Dar es Salaam and drop off at your Hotel.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City, Tanzania)

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.