Safari Overview
Experience wildlife safari in among biggest parks and reserve in Southern circuit of Tanzania, enjoy game drive and boat safari in Nyerere National Park, game drive in Ruaha National Park plus more wild experience in Mikumi national Park with lunch boxes during activities, overnight stay in lodges. These three parks are rich in animals like lions, zebra, elephants, leopards and many more
Three Parks - Three Ecosystems - Maximum Wildlife Diversity
Nyerere's river ecosystem, Mikumi's open savannah, and Ruaha's remote wilderness create a safari experience that covers the full breadth of southern Tanzania's wildlife heritage. Each park is dramatically different from the last, and the progression from river to plain to highland wilderness gives this itinerary an unmatched sense of journey and discovery.
Daily Itinerary
Morning pickup from the hotel in Dar es Salaam at 8:00 am and drive to Selous game reserve with lunches at restaurant in Kibiti, take a short break then proceed with the drive, arrive in late afternoon and check in at the camp, then leave for evening boat drive at Rufiji river. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight at African safari Selous
After breakfast in the morning with your packed lunches enjoy full day game inside the game reserve, great animal sightings including all the great favorites lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra and all the other major species like hunting wild dogs and also enjoy a great variety of bird species with wonderful scenery and varied topography: wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with long views of far-off mountains. Enjoy your packed lunch and time to rest. Your guide will select a location with shade and water nearby to watch the animals coming to drink a place with a clear view all round so that no predator can creep up unseen. During evening you will be back at your accommodation for sunset and dinner at African safari camp
After breakfast with your lunch boxes drive to Mikumi National Park 7 hours driving, arrive for afternoon/evening game drive. Great welcome by the herd of impala, elephants, Masai giraffes, lions, wildebeests, buffaloes and many more, followed by dinner and overnight at Camp Lilac Mikumi.
After breakfast from the lodge with packed lunches enjoys full day game drive inside the park and spot many animals. Animals commonly found here include lions, eland, hartebeest, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra and elephants and many more. Also you will stop for lunches at the picnic site before proceed with game drive to hippos and crocodiles pool and during evening you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Camp Lilac Mikumi
After breakfast early in the morning from the Camp drive to Ruaha National Park which is 274 km with lunch boxes via Iringa town, you will be passing though country side and have nice scenery and beautiful valleys and mountains. After arrival you will go directly to the park and enjoy afternoon and evening game drive then drive to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge for dinner and overnight
Breakfast will be taken early morning and after 30 minutes clients will drive to the park to have more time to explore and learn more about Ruaha national park.
Ruaha is very famous as well for the clients who lie to watch birds, this is place that you can see different types of birds and some of they migrate from Europe to the Ruaha NP. The famous Ruaha river is the best place also clients will be visiting to view the large no of crocodiles and especially when the river is full of water. Later start driving back to Mikumi for dinner and over night at Camp Lilac Mikumi
After early breakfast from lodge with the packed lunches you will drive back to Dar es Salaam. You will get a chance to spot/see animals since you’re passing through Mikumi National Park while departing to Dar es Salaam in which you’ll arrive at afternoon
Three-Park Wildlife - The Full Southern Circuit
Southern Tanzania's Greatest Three-Park Combination
Combining Nyerere, Mikumi, and Ruaha in a single 7-day itinerary gives access to three of Africa's most significant wildlife ecosystems in one journey. The boat safari at Nyerere, the open savannah excellence of Mikumi, and the remote grandeur of Ruaha's river valley together create a wildlife experience of extraordinary breadth - each park bringing something no other can provide, and together representing the full spectrum of southern Tanzania's incredible natural heritage.
| Park / Activity | Speciality | Key Species | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyerere - Rufiji Boat Safari | River wildlife from water level | Hippopotamus, Nile crocodile, African fish eagle, waterbirds | Day 1 evening |
| Nyerere - Full Day Game Drive | Multi-habitat wild dog habitat | African wild dog, lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe | Day 2 full day |
| Mikumi - Mkata Floodplain | Open savannah big five viewing | Lion, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra | Days 3-4 |
| Ruaha - Great Ruaha River | Remote wilderness, lion capital | Lion, kudu, leopard, elephant, hippo, crocodile, 570+ bird species | Days 5-6 |
Combined wildlife of Nyerere, Mikumi & Ruaha National Parks:
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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 $1680.00 per person |
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Best Time to Visit
All three parks offer excellent year-round game viewing, with each having its own seasonal highlights. The dry season (June - October) is peak for all three - wildlife concentrates around water, predator activity peaks, and the Ruaha River's reduced flow creates extraordinary crocodile and hippo concentrations. The green season brings exceptional birding across all three parks, with over 570 species active in Ruaha alone, plus lush scenery and fewer visitors. Nyerere's boat safari is rewarding in every season.