10 Days Tanzania Southern Circuit Safari
SAFARI OVERVIEW:
TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION: Mid-range
PARKS: NYERERE, MIKUMI, RUAHA and UDZUNGWA MOUNTAINS
ACTIVITIES: Safari Game Drive, Boat Safari, Hiking
GUIDE: ENGLISH SPEAKING
This is 10 days safari itinerary, the safari will lead you to Nyerere National Park formally known as Selous Game reserve, then to Ruaha National Park via Iringa city, followed by a game drive to Mikumi National Park and lastly make a stop to Udzungwa Mountains National Park for a nature hike on the way back to Dar es Salaam. With this safari package, you will see different animal biodiversity, explore beautiful landscapes, scenic views of birds, big trees and shrimps, birds of prey, different snakes, reptiles, hike to beautiful waterfalls, and so much more.
Day: 1 Dar- Nyerere National Park
Early after breakfast at 8:00 am, you’ll be picked up from your hotel/Airport in Dar es Salaam and driven to Nyerere National Park for an evening boat safari.
You will have a picnic lunch on the way and continue with a drive to the most unexplored and untouched areas in Tanzania. Late in the afternoon, embark on a boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River, where you’ll come in contact with hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat. Crocodiles glide into the water as your boat approaches, and hippo appear in frightening proximity, grunting and blowing steam.
Dinner and overnight at Selous River Camp
Day: 2 Nyerere National Park
After breakfast at the camp, you’ll have a full day game drive in the park.
Nyerere National Park, previously known as Selous Game Reserve, is now the second largest National Park in Africa after the Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia, which is almost entirely desert, and the 11th largest National Park in the world as it covers an area of 30,893 kmsq2. Nyerere National Park is home to a large population of elephants, a large number of buffalo, and wild dogs. Other species commonly seen are lions, bushbucks, impalas, giraffes, elands, baboons, zebras, kudus, and crocodiles
Dinner and overnight at Selous River Camp
Day 3: Nyerere to Iringa
Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will drive to Iringa for an overnight stay.
As you pass by Iringa, you can opt to visit the Isimila Stone Age and Mtwa Mkwawa Museum. The Isimila Stone Age lies about 20 km to the southwest, contains archeological artifacts, particularly stone tools, from human habitation about 70,000 years ago. Mtwa Mkwawa Museum, located at Kalenga Ward, was established in 1954 after the return of Mkwawa’s skull belonged to the Hehe ethnic group from Germany, after being restored for 56 years
Dinner and overnight at IRINGA SUNSET HOTEL.
Day 4: Ruaha National Park
Drive to Ruaha for an evening safari, overnight at Ruaha River Lodge.
After having a delicious breakfast, you will drive towards Ruaha National Park early in the morning. On the way, you may have already had the chance to see some giraffes, elephants, or antelopes that are wandering outside the park. After the formalities to be carried out at the gate, you will start your driving, crossing the Ruaha River to see its Hippos, crocodiles, elephants, hunting predators, various water birds, and so much more.
Dinner and overnight at RUAHA RIVER LODGE
Day 5 Ruaha National Park
Another enjoyable safari day at Ruaha National Park, looking for animals along the Great Ruaha River and throughout the Park.
Ruaha National Park is the second-largest park in Tanzania, with 20,226 km²,2 which covers a vast population of Wildlife. The main attraction of this park is the great Ruaha River, with a length of 475km, attracting a large number of animals, especially during the dry season. The river provides life to the park, as it flows through the eastern side of the park and is home to hippos, crocodiles, and the bird count is over 400 species of birds such as Racket Tailed Roller, Pale billed Hornbill, Shelley’s Sunbird, and Hoopoes. Ruaha provides a home to one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations, famous for pride of lions, giraffe, Grant’s gazelles, Leopard, Cheetah, Zebra, buffalo, etc, and rare or endangered animals such as Sable Antelope, Greater Kudu, & Roan Antelope.
Dinner and overnight at RUAHA RIVER LODGE.
Day 6: Ruaha National
After breakfast, you will enjoy another lovely day at Ruaha.
On this day, you will have a full day game drive along the Great Ruaha River and throughout the Park. You will drive through various habitats with various animals, birds, and more stunning scenery of the Mwagusi Sand River as well as the Mdonya River. Stop for some lunch in the bush, followed by further game viewing until sunset, and head back for dinner and overnight at RUAHA RIVER LODGE.
Day 7 Mikumi National Park
Early after breakfast from the camp, you’ll have a full-day game drive at Mikumi National Park.
Mikumi National Park was established in 1964. It is the fourth largest park in the country, covering an area of 3,230 sq. Kms. The Mkata river floodplain is an attractive point of the park where you can easily spot a lot of animals and bird species. It is 283 km from Dar es Salaam city via the Morogoro route, which takes approximately a 4–5-hour drive, making Mikumi a popular option for weekend visitors from the city, or for business visitors with limited time for Safari.
Dinner and overnight at Camp Bastian
Day 8 Mikumi National Park
After breakfast, go for a full-day game drive across the Mikumi National Park with packed lunch boxes to see various animals of the park. You pass through the Mkata river, which is an attractive point of the park where you can easily spot a large number of animals, including elephants, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, wild dogs, and impala, and spot a rich number of bird species.
Dinner and overnight at CAMP BASTIAN.
Day: 9 Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Drive to Udzungwa for a nature hike to the famous Sanje waterfalls.
The park is famous for its high concentration of endemic species of animals and plants, such as Sanje mangabey, Iringa red colobus, and endemic Udzungwa Forest Partridge, Udzungwa Forest Francolin, and Rufous-wing sunbird. Udzungwa is the magnet for hikers which offering an excellent network of forest trails with an impeccable jungle experience. This is a nice sport for adventure and nature lovers as it gets you close to nature while giving a sense of exploration.
Dinner and overnight at Hondo Hondo Camp
Day: 10 Udzungwa – Dar es Salaam
After breakfast then drive back to the Airport for the Flight back home/the hotel for drop off.
On this last day, you will drive back to Dar Es Salaam, followed by a drop off at the hotel/Airport, marking the end of our Safari.
END OF TOUR
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IncludedPop-up roof safari vehicle 4x4 LandcruiserPick/Drop before and after Safari.Transfer Airport-Hotel and return.Accommodation and Meals as per itinerary.Mineral water during safari.First aid kitBoat safari at Nyerere National ParkServices of a Professional and Knowledgeable English Speaking Driver Guide.Tanzania Government Taxes/ VAT All national parks fees & concession fee
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Not IncludedTipping/gratitudeInternational Airfare & Flights.Expenditures of Personal nature e.g.: Laundry, Soft Drinks, Alcoholic and other Beverages.Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.Travel insuranceVisa and Passport Fees.Travel/Flying Doctors Rescue Services. Travel/Flying Doctors Rescue Services.