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Budget Southern Tanzania Safari Expedition: 8 Days 7 Nights Package

7 Nights / 8 Days

Dar es Salaam (0N) → Nyerere (2N) → Mikumi (1N) → Ruaha (2N) → Mikumi (2N) → Dar es Salaam (0N)

$ 1,786* per adult onwards

What's included in the price

Twin-sharing accommodation in tented camps and mid-range lodges

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4x4 safari vehicle

Game drives

Boat safari on the Rufiji River.

Guided wilderness walking safari in Nyerere National Park.

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₹1,786* per adult onwards

Final package offers will be shared by our partner agents

What's included in the price

Twin-sharing accommodation in tented camps and mid-range lodges
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4x4 safari vehicle
Game drives

Boat safari on the Rufiji River.

Guided wilderness walking safari in Nyerere National Park.

Short Itinerary

Day Agenda
Day 1 Flight to Nyerere National Park
Day 2 Nyerere National Park Game Drive
Day 3 Morning Walking Safari and Drive to Mikumi
Day 4 Mikumi to Ruaha National Park
Day 5 Full-Day Ruaha National Park Safari
Day 6 Ruaha to Mikumi National Park
Day 7 Full-Day Mikumi National Park Exploration
Day 8 Mikumi to Dar Es Salaam (Departure)

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Meals & other inclusions

    • 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.

Exclusions

    • 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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