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12 Days Southern Tanzania Safari

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Selous/Udzungwa/Mikumi Safari - 12 Days

The ideal safari in South Tanzania! This 12 Days private safari takes you to southern Tanzania’s largest, wildest, and most remote wildlife reserves and national parks.

Traveling off the usual path in a 4×4 will allow you to see vast herds of elephants and buffalos, large prides of lions, and a multitude of other wild animals, birds, and critters instead of crowds of people.

Discover the abundance of different animals on the enormous Selous Game Reserve’s unspoiled grasslands and lakes. On the Mkata Plains, where wildebeest, elephants, buffalos, zebras, and antelopes roam, visit Mikumi Park to observe a variety of large creatures and birds.

Hike to Sanje Waterfalls via the Udzungwa Mountains National Park’s lush woodlands, where you’ll observe rare and endemic species including primates and birds. Take amazing 4×4 game drives in rural Ruaha to see predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and endangered wild dogs hunting in the wild.

Fly back to Dar es Salaam with lifelong memories after your true safari adventures in Tanzania’s less-visited southern areas.

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Full Itinerary

Day 1 – Depart by Air to the Selous Game Reserve + -

After breakfast depart Dar by chartered aircraft (one-hour).

Lunch upon arrival at Rufiji River Camp

Afternoon boating safari along the mighty Rufiji River. You will see plenty of hippos, crocodiles and bird life with over 400 species.

Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp

Day 2 – A Full Day of Game Drives & Walking Safaris + -

After breakfast, morning game drive in the Selous, Africa's largest wildlife sanctuary, with an area of 54.600kms.

Lunch at Rufiji River Camp

Afternoon walking safari in the Selous, which boast the world's largest number of big game - elephant, buffalo, rhino, hippos, giraffes and wildebeest.

Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.

Day 3 – A Full Day of Walking/ Boating Safaris in Selous + -

After breakfast, go on a morning walking safari with intimate impressions of the rich wildlife in the African bush.

Lunch at Rufiji River Camp

Afternoon boating safari in the Great Rufiji River.

Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp

Day 4 – Another Full Day of Walking/ Boating Safaris in Selous + -

After breakfast, go on a morning walking safari with intimate impressions of the rich wildlife in the African bush.

Lunch at Rufiji River Camp

Afternoon boating safari in the Great Rufiji River.

Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp

Day 5 – Depart Selous for Udzungwa Mountains + -

After breakfast, departure for Udzungwa  via a scenic drive through the Uluguru Mountains to Mikumi (approx 7 hours).

Lunch in Mikumi en route to Udzungwa

Late afternoon arrival at the Udzungwa with half-day hiking and bird-watching in the pristine rainforest.

Dinner and overnight at Udzungwa Lodge

Day 6 - A Full Day of Hiking in the Udzungwa Mountains + -

After breakfast, spend a full-day hiking in the Udzungwa Mountains.

Picnic lunch in the Mountains

Afternoon hiking and bird-watching in the rainforest towards the Sanje River Waterfall.

Dinner and overnight at Udzungwa Lodge

Day 7 – Depart Udzungwa for Mikumi National Park + -

After breakfast, drive through the southern highlands to Mikumi National Park.

Lunch at Vuma Hill Camp or Mikumi Wildlife Camp

Afternoon game drive in Mikumi National Park

Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hill Camp or Mikumi Wildlife Camp

Day 8 - A Full Day of Game Drives in Mikumi National Park + -

After breakfast, morning game drive in Mikumi

Lunch at Vuma Hill Camp or Mikumi Wildlife Camp

Afternoon game drive in Mikumi

Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hill Camp or Mikumi Wildlife Camp

Day 9 – Depart Mikumi for Ruaha National Park + -

After breakfast, drive through the southern highlands to Ruaha National Park (approx 6 hours). with stop in .

Lunch in Iringa Town en route to Ruaha

Afternoon game drive in Ruaha National Park

Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge.

Day 10 - Full Day of Game Drives in Ruaha National Park + -

After breakfast, morning game drive in Ruaha National Park

Lunch at Ruaha River Lodge

Afternoon game drive in Ruaha National Park

Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge

Day 11 - Another Full Day of Game Drives in Ruaha + -

After breakfast, morning game drive in Ruaha National Park

Lunch at Ruaha River Lodge

Afternoon game drive in Ruaha National Park

Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge

Day 12 - Depart Ruaha for Dar es Salaam + -

After breakfast, drive to Mikumi National Park

Lunch at Vuma Hill Camp or Mikumi Wildlife Camp

Depart Mikumi for Dar es salaam arriving in the evening.

 

(Note: You May Choose to Fly-Out of Ruaha by a Daily Scheduling Morning Flight (11.45am) to Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam by Request).

 

All Meals Included

  • Included in cost:

  • Accommodation Full Board (All Meals)

     

  • Transportation with Driver/Guide During Safari

     

  • Vehicle Supplement Fee for all Parks

     

  • All Park Fees

     

  • The price does not include:

  • Costs of a Personal Nature

     

  • Tips to your Driver/Guide During Safari

     

  • Alcoholic Beverages

Best Time for Tanzania Safaris?

You can visit Tanzania all year round but the best months are the dry-season months of July – October when the parks are dry and wildlife viewing is clear, easy and action packed. Read more

How Much Does a Safari Cost?

Cost for safaris in Tanzania depends with the number of people, number of days visiting Tanzania and the type of accommodation on the safari (luxury, midrange and budget options ). Read more