Safari Overview
Experience ten action-packed days in Nyerere National Park, which is famed for African wild dogs. Game drives at Mikumi and Ruaha National Parks. Hiking in Udzungwa Mountains National Park, including a visit to the Sanje Waterfalls. Take part in an exciting boat trip on the Rufiji River. Enjoy memorable adventures on full-day game drives in Nyerere National Park, participate in a walking safari and big cats in sightings, crocodiles, zebra, impalas, and many others in Ruaha and Mikumi national parks, hiking trials, birds and monkey watching in Udzungwa Mountains National Park. This is a must do 10 days safari
Udzungwa Mountains - Tanzania's Hidden Wilderness
Udzungwa is one of Africa's great biodiversity hotspots and one of Tanzania's least-known parks. Home to 10 primate species, extraordinary endemic birdlife, and the magnificent Sanje Waterfalls, a full day hiking through the ancient forest provides a completely different dimension to the classic game-drive safari experience.
Daily Itinerary
After breakfast, then introduction from Luitours stuffs you will be picked up from your hotel/Airport in Dar es salaam drive to Nyerere National Park which is almost (218.6 km) approximates 4 hours driving, arrive at the lodge in time for lunch (or if arriving late than just light refreshments). Later you'll go for boat safari in Rufiji River. Dinner and your overnight stay at Selous Safari Lodge
After breakfast in the morning enjoy full day game drive by modified safari vehicle with a professional guide. Great animals sightings including all the great favorites lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra and all the other major species including the now rare African hunting dog. You will also see a large variety of birds, wonderful scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest and higher ground with vast views of far off mountains, in the afternoon packed lunch and some time to rest. Your guide will select a location with shade and water nearby to watch animals coming to drink, in the evening you will head back to the lodge for a delicious sunset dinner when you’re ready and then retire for the night at Selous Safari Lodge
You will spend the full day on a game drive within Nyerere National Park. Its topography varies from rolling Savannah woodland to grassland plain and rocky outcrops cut by the Rufiji River and its tributaries. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Selous Safari Lodge.
After breakfast with your lunch boxes drive to Mikumi National Park 6 hours driving, arrive late afternoon/evening with en route game drive in Mikumi national park you will able to see zebras, impala, giraffe and elephants and dinner overnight at Camp Lilac Mikumi
After breakfast from lodge with packed lunches drive for full day game drive in Mikumi national park, during evening return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Camp Lilac Mikumi.
After breakfast, hiking through the beautiful forests and landscape scenery of Udzungwa with packed lunch boxes with a professional guide, on the way you will learn about various trees used for traditional healing, a bird life and then heading to the top for a great and an amazing view of the 'Sanje Waterfalls' And while on top of the Waterfall, you can have a great view of the enormous Kilombero Sugarcane Valley (one of the biggest Tanzania's sugarcane plantation). Back in the late evening for hot dinner and stay the night at Camp Lilac Mikumi
After breakfast early in the morning from Camp Lilac Mikumi by Jeep drive direct to Ruaha national park almost
274 km with lunch boxes via Iringa town, you will be passing though country side and have nice scenery and beautiful valleys and mountains. Upon arrival you will visit to the museum, which holds the head of the great local chief Mkwawa who resisted the Germans/in Iringa town, then drive to Ruaha hilltop lodge
During Transfer to Ruaha National Park via Iringa Museum Visit Ruaha Hilltop Lodge, your guide shapes the route around the best available conditions, balancing the planned highlights with unhurried stops for photographs and closer observation.
After breakfast, lunch boxes experience extensive game drives in Ruaha National Park in order to explore its topography and wildlife. Ruaha is the second largest elephant sanctuary in Tanzania. The great Ruaha River, which flows along its entire eastern border, creates spectacular gorges and scenery and features a large of number of hippos and crocodiles. Special animals that inhabit the park include both the greater and lesser kudu and the roan and sable antelope. Bird life is also rich, with over 370 species recorded. Your dinner and overnight will be at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.
Breakfast shall be between 7:00 am and at 8:00 am, with your packed lunch-box you shall go and enjoy a half-day game drive with great sighting of the animals you missed other days and have your picnic lunch at 1:00 pm. After your lunch, you will be traveling to Mikumi for resting and overnight at Camp Lilac Mikumi.
During Half-Day Game Drive - Ruaha Transfer to Mikumi, your guide shapes the route around the best available conditions, balancing the planned highlights with unhurried stops for photographs and closer observation.
After breakfast from the hotel start drive to Dar es Salaam, you will take your lunch in Morogoro before proceed with drive, arrive at afternoon at your hotel in Dar.
During Mikumi Morogoro Lunch Stop Dar es Salaam - End of Safari, your guide shapes the route around the best available conditions, balancing the planned highlights with unhurried stops for photographs and closer observation.
Southern Circuit Wildlife - Four Parks, One Epic Journey
Tanzania's Greatest Southern Wilderness Collection
The 10-Day Southern Circuit gives you access to four of Tanzania's most biodiverse and least-crowded protected areas in a single safari. From the wild dog stronghold of Nyerere to the elephant sanctuary of Ruaha, the open plains of Mikumi to the ancient primate forests of Udzungwa - this itinerary delivers the full spectrum of East African wildlife and landscape in an unforgettable 10-day journey.
| Park / Zone | Key Habitat | Priority Species | Days in Itinerary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyerere NP - Rufiji River | Riverine - Savannah - Miombo | African wild dog, lion, elephant, hippo, crocodile, 400+ birds | Days 1-3 (3 nights) |
| Mikumi National Park | Mkata Floodplain - Open Savannah | Lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, eland, hartebeest | Days 4-5 (2 nights) |
| Udzungwa Mountains | Ancient Rainforest - Montane Forest | 10 primate species, endemic birds, Sanje waterfall, plants | Day 6 (1 night) |
| Ruaha National Park | Ruaha River - Baobab Savannah | Elephant, greater kudu, roan antelope, sable, lion, leopard | Days 7-9 (2 nights + half day) |
Wildlife regularly encountered across the 10-Day Southern Circuit:
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Minimum price only, based on 2 people sharing. Final pricing depends on season, availability and requested customizations.
| Package | From Price |
|---|---|
| Price for 2 People | From $2600.00 per person |
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Best Time to Visit
The Southern Circuit parks are rewarding year-round, but the dry season (June - October) is the peak period for game viewing - wildlife concentrates around rivers and water sources, making drives especially productive. The green season (November - May) brings lush scenery, excellent birding, and fewer visitors. Udzungwa's waterfall hike is enjoyable year-round, with the trails most comfortable in drier months.