7 Nights / 8 Days

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7 Nights / 8 Days

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Budget Southern Tanzania Safari Expedition: 8 Days 7 Nights Package

Nyerere (2N) → Mikumi (1N) → Ruaha (2N) → Mikumi (2N)

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$ 1,647*

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Flight to Nyerere National Park

Arrive at Dar es Salaam Airport, where a representative will meet you.
Transfer to the domestic terminal for a scheduled light aircraft flight to Nyerere National Park in southern Tanzania.
Upon arrival at the park's airstrip, you'll be driven to your comfortable lodge or camp.
Enjoy lunch upon arrival.
In the evening, go for your first game drive in Ruaha National Park.
Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2 Nyerere National Park Game Drive

Start the day with breakfast at your lodge or camp.
Begin thrilling game drives in Nyerere National Park, formerly known as the Selous Game Reserve.
Your guide can explore off-road, offering close wildlife encounters.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic site within the park.
In the afternoon, embark on a boat safari along the Rufiji River.
Spot hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife in their natural habitat.
Return to your accommodation for dinner.
After dinner, unwind and enjoy the reserve's peaceful atmosphere.
Spend the night at your lodge or camp in Nyerere National Park.

Day 3 Morning Walking Safari and Drive to Mikumi

Start the day with breakfast at your lodge or camp.
Embark on a guided wilderness walking safari, accompanied by an armed ranger. This allows for a closer connection to the African wilderness.
The walk lasts about 2 hours, offering unique wildlife encounters and an opportunity to explore the park on foot.
After the walking safari, return to your vehicle and set off on a game drive as you make your way to Mikumi.
Travel through the Uluguru Mountains, pass local villages, and cross rivers, making for a rewarding and adventurous drive.
Arrive in Mikumi town in the evening.
Enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation in Mikumi.

Day 4 Mikumi to Ruaha National Park

Begin the day with breakfast at your Mikumi lodge.
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Ruaha National Park. The journey includes a stopover in Iringa Town for lunch.
As you proceed to the park, enjoy a short game drive until sunset. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as Roan and sable antelope, hippos, crocodiles, waterbuck, reedbuck, and buffalo.
Many bird species, including Eurasia migrants, can be spotted in the park.
Arrive at your chosen accommodation in Ruaha National Park, where you'll check in.
Have dinner at the lodge and stay overnight at Ruaha.

Day 5 Full-Day Ruaha National Park Safari

Start your day with breakfast at your Ruaha National Park accommodation.
Embark on a full-day game drive within the park, utilizing the extensive network of game-viewing roads.
Follow the course of the Great Ruaha River and its seasonal tributaries, where, during the dry season, you can observe antelopes like impala and waterbuck gathering around for a drink.
Keep an eye out for various large predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and the rare African wild dog.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a picturesque spot within the park.
Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 6 Ruaha to Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, drive from Ruaha National Park to Mikumi National Park.
Along the way, pass through the scenic landscapes of Tanzania, including rural villages and natural beauty.
The journey takes you into the Uluguru Mountains, where you'll cross rivers and observe local life.
Enjoy a picnic lunch en route.
Although the drive can be tiring, it offers a genuine experience of Tanzania's countryside.
Check in to a lodge in Mikumi Town, where you'll have dinner and spend the night.

Day 7 Full-Day Mikumi National Park Exploration

Begin the day with breakfast at your Mikumi accommodation.
Go on a morning game drive to discover the park's diverse landscapes and wildlife.
Savor a picnic lunch in the midst of Mikumi's natural surroundings.
In the afternoon, join a guided walking safari to explore the park's flora and fauna.
Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a peaceful night's sleep as the day concludes.

Day 8 Mikumi to Dar Es Salaam (Departure)

Start the day with breakfast at your Mikumi accommodation.
Continue your safari activities in Mikumi.
Enjoy lunch in the park.
Afterward, embark on your journey back to Dar Es Salaam.
Arrive in the late afternoon or early evening and get transferred to either the airport or any point in Dar es Salaam.

Accommodation as per the itinerary.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
All transfers and transportation as specified.
Scheduled light aircraft flight from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park.
Guided game drives and activities in Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, and Mikumi National Park.
All activities mentioned in the itinerary.
Park entrance fees.
Services of professional English-speaking safari guides/driver.
Bottled water during game drives.
All applicable taxes and service charges.

International airfare.
Visa fees.
Travel insurance.
Optional activities and excursions.
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and tips.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages not mentioned in the itinerary.
Any items not mentioned as included.

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