10-Day Southern Tanzania Safari Experience

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

Arrival in Dar es Salaam – Transfer to Bagamoyo

Activities: Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative. After a short briefing, transfer to Bagamoyo, a historic coastal town once a center for trade and culture.

Overnight: Travellers Hotel, Bagamoyo.

Highlight: Relax after your journey while enjoying the coastal atmosphere and Swahili culture.

Main Destination:

Bagamoyo (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Travellers Lodge Bagamoyo

• Mid-range lodge located in Bagamoyo (Tanzania Beaches)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Saadani National Park - Game Drive

Activities: After breakfast, drive to Saadani National Park, the only park in Tanzania bordering the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a game drive where elephants, giraffes, buffalos, and even lions roam near the beach.

Overnight: Travellers Hotel, Bagamoyo.

Highlight: Unique combination of wildlife viewing and stunning coastal scenery.

Main Destination:

Saadani National Park (Tanzania Beaches)

Best Time To Visit January and February and June to August

High Season June to October (It rarely gets crowded)

Best Weather June to September (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Saadani NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

ElephantOccasional

ZebraOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

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LionRare

LeopardVery Rare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Travellers Lodge Bagamoyo

• Mid-range lodge located in Bagamoyo (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bagamoyo to Mikumi National Park

Activities: Depart for Mikumi National Park, famous for its open savannah and abundance of wildlife such as zebras, wildebeests, and elephants. Afternoon game drive on arrival.

Overnight: Camp Bastian, Mikumi.

Highlight: First sightings of the Big Game on the safari plains.

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 National Park

Activities: After breakfast, depart for Ruaha National Park, the largest park in Tanzania. Arrive in time for a late afternoon game drive.

Overnight: Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.

Highlight: Scenic drive through rural Tanzania leading to the remote wilderness of Ruaha.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Accommodation:

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Game Drive – Ruaha National Park

Activities: Spend a full day exploring Ruaha National Park. Known for large elephant populations, big cats, and rare antelope species, this park offers a true wild safari experience.

Overnight: Ruaha River Lodge.

Highlight: Exceptional wildlife photography opportunities and fewer crowds compared to northern parks.

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:

Ruaha River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Ruaha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Game Drive – Ruaha National Park

Activities: Another full day game drive in Ruaha with wonderfully experience, covering different sections of the park for varied wildlife encounters.

Overnight: Ruaha River Lodge.

Highlight: Sunset views by the Great Ruaha River with hippos and crocodiles nearby.

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 to Mikumi National Park

Activities: After breakfast, have a drive from Ruaha for Nyerere /Selous game reseve. On arrival, enjoy relaxation or an optional evening game drive.

Overnight: Selous Safari lodge.

Highlight: Scenic return journey through rural villages and landscapes.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Selous (Pool Bungalow)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Game Drive

Activities: Early morning drive to Selous Game Reserve, now part of Nyerere National Park, Africa’s largest protected wildlife area. Afternoon game drive upon arrival.

Overnight: Selous Lodge.

Highlight: Experience Tanzania’s untouched wilderness with abundant wildlife.

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

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Selous (Pool Bungalow)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Day Game Drive – Selous Game Reserve

Activities: Full day of exploration in Selous, home to elephants, African wild dogs, lions, and hundreds of bird species. Optional boat safari on the Rufiji River for hippo and crocodile sightings.

Overnight: Selous Lodge.

Highlight: Classic safari experience with the chance to see predators in action.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Selous (Pool Bungalow)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Selous to Dar es Salaam / Julius Nyerere International Airport

Activities: After breakfast, drive back to Dar es Salaam or transfer directly to Julius Nyerere International Airport for your flight.

Highlight: Scenic drive with final glimpses of the Tanzanian countryside.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City)

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.