Day 1: Airport arrival and Pick-up
Meet and Greet from our guide/ representative upon arrival at Dar Es Salaam Int’l airport who will then transfer you to your overnight accommodation for relaxation
Overnight: Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam
Day 2: Transfer to Nyerere national park
Start with breakfast at the hotel, embark on a nearly 6-hour journey southwards of the country to the former Selous Game Reserve. Check-in at the camp on arrival its here you’ll have your stay.
Alternatively: Air transfer on a domestic light flight from Dar to the park (1-hour)
Overnight: Siwandu Safari Camp
Day 3: Full day Wildlife encounter
Off deep into the wilderness after breakfast, today you explore the vast wilderness on a morning game drive and a late afternoon walking safari, with a ranger guide. These activities within the park are the most ideal way to witness the raw beauty and grand diversity of wildlife in this divine sanctuary protected as a UNESCO heritage site. Behold its beauty, capture some of finest Kodak moments in Africa – lookout for some of the wildlife such as Black Rhinos (rare), herds of African Elephants, Zebras, Lions, Leopards, African Hunting Dogs and Buffalos among many others.
Overnight: Siwandu Safari Camp
Day 4: Boat safari - Rufigi
A hearty breakfast then go for a boat safari along the Rufigi river. Today you’ll take on a boat cruise safari on the main river Rufigi or some of the beautiful lakes; Siwandu or Mzizima where you get to see wildlife at close quarters – lookout for the birds, Hippopotamuses, Crocodiles, Buffaloes, Elephants and Lions among others usually seen within the water and along the lake shores and/or the river banks. The region around the Lakes is a great area for passionate photographers. Spend rest of the day at the camp taking in the beautiful view of the African wilderness.
Overnight: Siwandu Safari Camp
Day 5: To Ruaha National Park
Bid farewell to Nyerere and transfer to Ruaha – a journey nearly 5-hours. (Alternatively, you can opt for domestic flight). Embark on the drive through the countryside, northwest wards Nyerere to Ruaha national park. Check-in at the camp on arrival – its here you’ve your stay
Overnight: Ruaha River lodge
Day 6: Full day wildlife experience in Ruaha
An ostentatious national park waiting for you to explore. Leave the camp in the morning, browse the plains on a full day wildlife and nature encounter – on game drive and walking safari. Lots of wildlife such as Lions, African Elephants, Buffalos, Giraffes, Elands, and othrs as well as Hippopotamuses and Crocodiles near River Ruaha will be encountered while in the park.
Soar above the plains of Ruaha of a balloon safari (seasonal experience).
Optional: A night game drive is ideal to see nocturnal species like Hyenas, Leopards etc
Overnight: Ruaha River lodge
Day 7-8: To Mikumi National Park – safari here
A hearty breakfast and bid farewell to Ruaha – travel eastwards to Mikumi national park on a journey about 6-hours (optional: flight transfer). Check-in at the camp on arrival its here you’ll be for your safari in the Mikumi.
Mikumi National Park, nestled near the Uluguru Mountains, is a hidden gem in southern Tanzania. Its open plains host elephants, lions, zebras, and wildebeest, offering superb game viewing. It’s ideal for quick safaris filled with rich wildlife and dramatic African landscapes. The Mikumi flood plain, its open grasslands and mighty baobabs that dominate the park as well as the mountain range that runs along the park sides form a great setting for wildlife adventures and photography.
Overnight: Vuma Hills Tented Camp
Day 9: Travel back to Dar Es Salaam (Approx. 4 hour drive)
Have a hearty breakfast at the camp, bid farewell to the southern part of Tanzania – depart Mikumi national park on to Dar es Salaam. Drop off at the airport for your Int’l flight back home.