15-Day Incredible from Southern to Western Zone Adventure

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

Arrival

Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Choose from a mid-range hotel, luxury Serena Hotel, or a semi-luxury option. Enjoy a delicious dinner and relax for the evening before settling in for an overnight stay, ensuring you're refreshed for the exciting safari ahead.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City)

Accommodation:

Dar Es Salaam B10 Airport Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Dar es Salaam (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Dar es salaam to Mloka

Early in the morning, after breakfast, depart from your hotel and drive to Nyerere National Park (formerly known as Selous Game Reserve) via Kisarawe. The journey will take approximately 5.5 hours, with a picnic lunch along the way. Arrive in the late afternoon for a thrilling game drive, where your professional driver guide will help spot wildlife such as lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, zebras, and elands, along with an array of fantastic birdlife. Dinner and overnight stay at Ngalawa Lodge and Campsite.

Main Destination:

Mloka (Town)

Accommodation:

Selous Ngalawa Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive in Nyerere National Park

Clients will enjoy a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park, exploring different sections of the park by vehicle, offering great photographic opportunities. Nyerere is Africa's largest national park, covering 30,000 square kilometers, previously part of the 50,000 square kilometers of Selous Game Reserve. The park is famous for its elephants, along with lions, wild dogs, buffalo, bushbuck, impala, elands, zebras, and greater kudus. Dinner and overnight at Ngalawa Lodge and Campsite.

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 Ngalawa Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mloka to mikumi

After breakfast, clients will begin their journey to Mikumi National Park, passing through some of Tanzania's most amazing and untouched areas. Along the way, the driver guide will explain the sights, including villages and small towns, as well as the stunning view of the Uluguru Mountains across Morogoro town. Arrive in the afternoon at Camp Bastian, located just outside the park, for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

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)

Mikumi to Ruaha

After breakfast, the journey to Ruaha National Park begins with a stopover in Iringa town for lunch. After lunch, continue the drive to Ruaha, enjoying the scenic route as you pass through villages and farmlands, leaving behind the mountains of Iringa town. Arrive in the evening at Tungamalenga Village, near Hilltop Lodge, for dinner and an overnight stay. Alternatively, camping at Tungamalenga Campsite can be arranged for those preferring a more rustic experience.

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

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LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Tungamalenga Lodge

• Budget lodge located outside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ruaha national park

Early in the morning, after breakfast, depart with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park. Explore the park's unique wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, and buffaloes, which attract predators like lions, leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, and jackals along the river's edge. You'll also spot various antelopes, including dik-diks, and a wide range of bird species, including Eurasian migrants that visit twice a year. Dinner and overnight stay at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruaha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ruaha to mbeya city

After breakfast, start the journey from Tungamalenga to Mbeya, a long drive of 8 to 9 hours. Along the way, clients will have the opportunity to see Iringa town once again, and enjoy the scenic views of different villages and towns, including Makambako. The drive offers a unique experience of rural Tanzania, showcasing local life and landscapes. Arrive in Mbeya in the evening and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Golden City Hotel.

Main Destination:

Mbeya (City)

Accommodation:

Mbeya Golden City Hotel

• Mid-range hotel

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mbeya to kipili

Early in the morning, after breakfast, begin the long drive, passing through Tunduma and Sumbawanga towns, on the way to Kipili. Along the journey, clients will enjoy the scenic views and have an amazing time at Lake Kipili, offering opportunities for various activities. After a day of exploration and relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay will be at Lakeshore Hotel, providing a comfortable retreat by the lake.

Main Destination:

Mbeya (City)

Accommodation:

Lake Shore Lodge

• Luxury lodge located at Lake Tanganyika

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kipili to katavi national park

Early in the morning, start the journey, with clients having an amazing time exploring different places along the way. As you drive through the scenic beauty of the Rukwa region, clients will experience the diverse landscapes and wildlife before arriving at Katavi National Park. This remote park is known for its stunning views and abundant wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Ikuu Camp, offering a peaceful and immersive experience in the heart of nature.

Main Destination:

Katavi National Park

Best Time To Visit July to October

High Season July to October (Katavi is rarely crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Katavi NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

Show more

ZebraOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Ikuu Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Katavi NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Katavi national park

Enjoy a full-day game drive in Katavi National Park, with a picnic lunch in the park. Katavi is the fourth-largest national park in Tanzania, established in 1974, covering 4,471 square kilometers. The park is home to the Katuma River, as well as seasonal Lake Katavi and Lake Chada. Experience the abundant wildlife and stunning landscapes. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Hippo Camp and Lodge, offering a comfortable and scenic retreat in the park.

Main Destination:

Katavi National Park

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Katavi NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Katavi Np to Mahale Np

Early in the morning, after breakfast, clients will start their journey by car to Karema Village, approximately 175 km away, which takes 4-5 hours. Upon reaching Karema, clients will board a boat to Mahale National Park, famous for its chimpanzee population. After arriving, enjoy an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience in the park. In the evening, clients will return to Tourist Bandaz for dinner and an overnight stay, providing a comfortable base near the park’s stunning natural beauty.

Main Destination:

Mahale Mountains National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit August to October (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season August to October (Mahale is never crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Almost no rainfall)

Wildlife in Mahale Mountains NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

HippoOccasional

ElephantRare

GiraffeRare

LeopardRare

ZebraRare

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LionVery Rare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

TANAPA Mahale Rest House

• Budget guest house located inside Mahale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kigoma to nyerere airport

Early in the morning, after breakfast, clients will drive to Kigoma, approximately 285 km away, which takes 5-6 hours. Upon arrival, they can either relax at the hotel or take a flight to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar. From there, clients can catch a flight to their homeland or enjoy activities in Zanzibar.

Main Destination:

Kigoma (Town)

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.