7-Day Southern Tanzania Safari Nyerere, Mikumi & Ruaha

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrive for Boat Safari on the Rufiji River

Pick up from Dar es Salam Hotel and depart to Nyerere Park, 5-hour drive. On arrival, you will check in at Mloka Safari Lodge, followed by a hot lunch. After lunch, you will have a short rest.

At 16:00pm, you will embark on a boat safari along the Rufiji River, spotting hippos, crocodiles and various bird species. The boat safari lasts approximately 2 hours. After safari, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Mloka Safari Lodge

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

Early morning, after breakfast, you will depart for a full-day game drive in Selous Game Reserve (now Nyerere National Park). Enjoy an exciting wildlife-viewing experience from the comfort of an open-top safari vehicle, offering an immersive journey through the African wilderness.

Expect to encounter a variety of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, and the rare African wild dog. At midday, you will stop at a designated picnic area in the park for lunch, before continuing with your afternoon game drive until sunset.

As the day comes to an end, you will return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay at Mloka Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Mloka Safari Lodge

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bushmen Walking Safari or Maasai Cultural Tour – Drive to Mikumi Village

Early in the morning, you will have the option to choose between:
•Bushmen Walking Safari – a unique and exciting guided walk through the wilderness, learning about survival skills, tracking animals, and discovering medicinal plants.
or
•Maasai Cultural Tour – an immersive cultural experience where you’ll interact with Maasai community members, learn about their traditions, daily life, and enjoy traditional dances.

After your chosen activity, return to the lodge for breakfast, then depart with packed lunch to Mikumi Village via Morogoro. Along the way, you may spot wildlife as you cross Mikumi National Park. Dinner and overnight at Mikumi Bastian Camp.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game drive Mikumi drive to Ruaha National Park

After breakfast, with packed lunch, you will drive to Mikumi National Park for a half-day game drive. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including lions, buffaloes, elephants, zebras, giraffes, and impalas. You will also visit the Mkata Floodplain, famous for its predator-prey interactions.

After lunch, you will check out of Mikumi National Park and begin your journey to Ruaha National Park via Iringa Town. Along the way, you will make a short stop in Iringa to buy fresh fruits and other essentials.

Upon arrival at Ruaha National Park, you will check in at Ruaha Bandas, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at Ruaha Bandas.

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:

TANAPA Ruaha Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drives in Ruaha National Park

After breakfast, embark on a thrilling game drive in Ruaha National Park, exploring its vast landscapes and diverse wildlife. Your experienced guide will help you track animals and provide insightful information about the park’s ecosystem.

Ruaha is famous for its large elephant herds, big cats, and breathtaking scenery. You’ll visit the iconic Great Ruaha River, a prime wildlife hotspot where animals gather to drink, offering excellent photography opportunities.

Enjoy a packed lunch at a scenic picnic site within the park. In the late afternoon, as the sun sets over the savannah, you’ll continue your game drive, witnessing the golden hues of Ruaha’s wilderness. Later, return to Ruaha Bandas for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

TANAPA Ruaha Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explore Ruaha National Park

After an early breakfast, set out for another exciting full-day game drive, covering new areas of the park. Today, you'll dive deeper into Ruaha’s untouched wilderness, following fresh animal tracks and learning about predator-prey dynamics from your guide.

Morning hours are the best time to witness predators in action, so keep your camera ready for lions, cheetahs, and leopards on the hunt. Along the riverbanks, hippos and crocodiles can be seen basking in the sun, while various bird species create a symphony of calls.

Break for lunch at a shaded picnic area, then continue exploring, focusing on different regions of the park to maximize wildlife sightings. As the day winds down, enjoy a magical sunset over the golden plains, offering a perfect end to your Ruaha adventure. Return Ruaha Bandas for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

TANAPA Ruaha Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive back to Dar es Salaam

Today early in the morning. You will check out Ruaha National Park and drive back to Dar es Salaam, via Iringa - Morogoro. Lunch will be on the way. You will arrive in Dar es Salaam evening and be dropped off at your hotel or airport.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City)

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.