This is a perfect safari combination to visit the southern national parks in Tanzania.
Mikumi National Park has a great variety of animals such as the Big Five and chances that you will encounter lions climbing up trees is higher here than in other parks! Udzungwa National Park is known for sightings of the rare Iringa red colobus monkey and the Sanje crested mangabey. You can find these two types only in this region. The park has the second-largest biodiversity of any national park in Africa. And Ruaha National Park is not only the second-largest park, but is probably home to more elephants than any other national park in East Africa. Selous Game Reserve is Tanzania’s largest park. Due to its wildlife diversity and undisturbed nature, it is even a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
This private safari offers you the flexibility to travel at your own pace, exactly the way you like it. You will have a private safari vehicle and guide.
Day 1: Arrival in Dar es Salaam
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon your arrival at Dar es Salaam Airport, our friendly and knowledgeable guide will be eagerly waiting to warmly welcome you. He will be readily available to assist you and ensure a smooth transfer to your hotel. Sit back, relax, and let us take care of all your travel needs, providing you with a memorable and unforgettable experience in Tanzania.
Accommodations:
Silver:
Amariah Hotel – Mikocheni
Gold:
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
Platinum:
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel
Day 2-3: Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park lies at a six-hour drive from Dar Es Salaam and is Tanzania’s fourth largest national park. The open horizons and abundant wildlife draw frequent comparisons to the more famous Serengeti plains, but its location close to Tanzania’s largest city makes Mikumi easier accessible. The park has a great variety of animals: elephants, buffalos, zebras and giraffes are relatively easy to spot, as well as lions mating and many hippos in the resident hippo pool.
Accommodations:
Silver:
Camp Bastian
Gold:
Vuma Hills Tented Camp by Foxes Safari Camps
Platinum:
Stanley’s Kopje Camp by Foxes Safari Camps
Day 4: Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Udzungwa Mountains National Park is a relatively small, mountainous national park, known for its rare endemic species. In this tropical rainforest, you encounter bush elephants, monkeys, several smaller mammals, and over 400 bird species. Animals that can only be found here are primates such as the red Iringa Colobus and the Sanje Crested Mangabey. But also the grey-faced sengi (an elephant shrew) is endemic to Udzungwa as are several remarkable bird species.
Activities:
Hike in Udzungwa to the Sanje waterfalls.
Day 5 – 6: Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park is the third largest national park in Tanzania. It lies along the Great Ruaha River, is known for its large elephant population, and is a true paradise for birdwatchers with over 570 species. Besides, you might catch a glimpse of lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, elands, sable antelopes, jackals, or the rare African wild dog. Game drives are special, as you drive through an untouched ecosystem in this relatively quiet but stunning park.
Accommodations:
Silver:
Ruaha River Lodge by Foxes Safari Camps
Gold:
Asanja Ndembo – Ruaha
Platinum:
Laba Jongomero Camp – Tented Suites
Day 7: Flight to Nyerere National Park
Activities:
Half day boat safari in Nyerere National Park.
Accommodations:
Silver:
Selous River Camp
Gold:
Rufiji River Camp by Foxes Safari Camps
Day 8: Nyerere National Park
Today you discover the jungle, savannah and river sides of the vast Nyerere National Park (previously the Selous Game Reserve) – an amazing place for game drives. This park in southern Tanzania has fewer visitors than the northern parks but boasts elephants, hippos, crocodiles, lions, leopards, giraffes, the endangered rhino, the rare African wild dog and more. It’s the second largest park in the country after Serengeti National Park, so be prepared to cover some miles.
Accommodations:
Silver:
Selous River Camp
Gold:
Rufiji River Camp by Foxes Safari Camps
Day 9-10: Flight to Dar Es Salaam and flight home
This is your last day! Today you fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam, from where you will catch your flight home. Having second thoughts? Then don’t hesitate to extend your holiday to one of Tanzania’s paradise islands such as Zanzibar, Pemba, or Mafia!
Price Summary for the Tour
Low season
(April 1st – May 19th)
2 persons
$4.188,00 USD*
4 persons
$3.324,00 USD*
6+ persons
$3.037,00 USD*
Mid season
(the rest of the year)
2 persons
$4.628,00 USD*
4 persons
$3.602,00 USD*
6+ persons
$3.260,00 USD*
High season
(July + August + September + 20 Dec – 10 Jan)
2 persons
$5.134,00 USD*
4 persons
$3.955,00 USD*
6+ persons
$3.562,00 USD*
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