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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Embark on an exclusive 10-day private safari through Southern Tanzania’s untamed wilderness. Discover Mikumi National Park, Ruaha National Park, and Nyerere National Park (Selous) away from crowded northern circuits. Experience thrilling 4x4 game drives, a Rufiji River boat safari, and guided walking safaris. Witness vast elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, rare African wild dogs, hippos, and diverse birdlife. Includes full-board accommodations, park entry fees, an expert driver-guide, and private round-trip transfers from Dar es Salaam.
What's included
Drinking water on all days
All Taxes/VAT
Camping Equipment
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Roundtrip airport transfer
A professional driver/guide
Parking Fees
All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
International flights (from/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Alcoholic drinks
Rescue Fee
Climbing Gear
Sleeping Bag
What to expect
Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
6h · Admission ticket included
Depart Dar es Salaam early morning and drive west across scenic countryside to Mikumi National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive across the Mkata Floodplain. Search for giraffes, elephants, zebras, and lions during golden hour.
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park
8h · Admission ticket included
Spend a full day exploring Mikumi’s open grasslands. Visit the Hippo Pools to view resident hippos and crocodiles, and track large herds of buffaloes, wildebeests, and predators across the park.
Day 3: Mikumi to Ruaha National Park
7m · Admission ticket included
Enjoy an early breakfast before driving deeper into the Southern Circuit toward Ruaha National Park. Pass through the Great Rift Valley and Iringa town. Arrive at Ruaha in the late afternoon for a relaxing evening in the wilderness.
Day 4: Full Day Wilderness Exploration in Ruaha National Park
8h · Admission ticket included
Embark on morning and afternoon game drives along the Great Ruaha River. Ruaha is famous for harboring one of Africa's largest elephant populations, giant prides of lions, elusive leopards, and rare sable antelopes.
Day 5: Ruaha National Park Wildlife Tracking
8h · Admission ticket included
Continue exploring Ruaha’s vast baobab-dotted landscape. Track endangered African wild dogs, Greater Kudu, and over 570 bird species with your expert guide. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush.
Day 6: Ruaha to Mikumi Transit Area
6h · Admission ticket included
After a final morning game drive in Ruaha, begin your journey back eastward toward Mikumi. Enjoy an en-route game drive through changing landscapes and spend a peaceful night preparing for Selous.
Day 7: Mikumi to Nyerere National Park (Selous)
5h · Admission ticket included
Drive from Mikumi into Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), Africa’s largest protected wilderness. Arrive in time for an afternoon Rufiji River boat safari to observe hippos, Nile crocodiles, and rich waterbird species.
Day 8: Full Day Safari in Nyerere National Park (Selous)
8h · Admission ticket included
Take a full-day game drive traversing the varied habitats of Selous, from riverine forests to open woodlands. Search for lions, wild dogs, giraffes, and impalas while taking in the pristine, uncrowded natural surroundings.
Day 9: Guided Bush Walk & Boat Safari in Selous
7h · Admission ticket included
Start the day with an early morning nature walk led by an armed ranger to learn about tracking, medicinal plants, and small wildlife. Follow up with an afternoon game drive or river cruise.
Day 10: Selous to Dar es Salaam & Departure
6h · Admission ticket included
Enjoy a final breakfast before driving back to Dar es Salaam. Arrive in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or directly at Julius Nyerere International Airport for your flight home.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Your professional driver-guide will meet you at the airport arrival terminal or your hotel lobby holding a personalized sign with your name. Pickup begins 30 minutes prior to the 07:00 AM departure time.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
