Embark on a thrilling 9-day Southern Circuit Safari in Tanzania, an adventure that takes you through some of the most breathtaking landscapes and wildlife-rich areas in the country.
Your journey begins in Dar es Salaam before heading to the lush and biodiverse Udzungwa National Park, where you’ll explore the stunning Sanje Waterfalls and enjoy a refreshing swim. Continue your adventure to the vast and untamed Ruaha National Park, home to elusive wild dogs, majestic elephants, and the iconic African Big Five.
Experience the thrill of game drives and walking safaris, bringing you up close to Tanzania’s rich flora and fauna. The safari then takes you to Mikumi National Park, where you’ll immerse yourself in the culture with a visit to a Maasai village and explore the park’s abundant wildlife on a full-day game drive.
Optional activities like a breathtaking balloon safari add an extra layer of excitement to your adventure. This safari offers a perfect blend of wildlife, stunning scenery, and cultural experiences, making it an unforgettable journey through Southern Tanzania’s most iconic parks.
OPTIONAL BALOON SAFARI ON DAY 5 OR 6 USD 547 per person
Accommodation Option
Accommodation | Rate per person |
Mid – level Tented Camps/Lodges / Motel outside the parks | US$ 2995 |
Camping Outside of the parks except in Ruaha | USD 2780 |
Accommodation:
Meet and greet at the Julius Nyerere Int’ll Airport and transfer to your hotel for overnight on Bed and breakfast.
Depart from Dar es Salaam at 07.00 for Udzungwa National Park. Arrival time will be in time late afternoon/early evening. A short walk in the park and overnight on full board
After breakfast take a walking safari in the park and thereafter go for up the Sanje waterfalls for a refreshing swim and stunning views. Overnight at on full board UDZUNGWA NATIONAL PARK opened to the public 1992 and one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in Tanzania. Covering an area of 1900 sq km., the uniqueness of this park lies in its biodiversity in hosting a variety of animals and plant species not found anywhere else in the world. The red Colobus and the Sane crested manbrey, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and sable antelopes are some of the residents in this park. A good range of birdlife is present which includes Rufus winged sunbird, Iringa akalat, Lagden’s bush shrike and Udzungwa partridge.
Depart in the morning after breakfast for Ruaha National Park. The drive to Ruaha is a truly fascinating one which gives you the real feel of the African countryside. The journey will see you pass sisal plantations, local villages before climbing the Great Rift Escarpment passing through Iringa Town and finally arriving to your Lodge. Arrival time will be late afternoon and overnight on full board.
Today you will enter the Ruaha National Park in search of game life. Leaving the lodge immediately after breakfast, we arrive at the parks’ gate search of the elusive wild dogs, herds of elephants and buffaloes. After picnic lunch, continue with late afternoon/evening game drive before departing for the lodge. This is the time that predators begin their hunt for their evening meal, dinner and over night on full board.
After breakfast, depart for a walking safari which will bring you close to some of the smallest animals and plants that you would not see on a vehicle game drive. The crisp fresh African air mixed with the wild smell of the animals evokes your smell sense to the intoxication unique bush smell of Africa. Each plant and tree has medicinal value in the African Community and our guide will point them out for you. Game drive follows and overnight at on full board.
RUAHA NATIONAL PARK, Tanzania’s biggest park and a host to a number of animals which rare or absent in the North. The rare animals include the African Wild dog, roan and sable antelope and the greater kudu. The Great Ruaha River, which provides life to the park, flows through the eastern side of the park and is home to hippos, crocodiles and a variety of water birds.
After breakfast depart for Mikumi National Park. Arrival will be late afternoon. Fate check and a short rest, visit a Maasai village and overnight at on full board.
Full day game drive at Mikumi N.P aprk and overnight on full board.
Early morning departure for Dar es Salaam with packed and transfer to the airport from your flight t Kilimanjaro/Arusha.
OPTIONAL BALOON SAFARI ON DAY 5 OR 6 USD 547 per person
Accommodation Option
Accommodation | Rate per person |
Mid – level Tented Camps/Lodges / Motel outside the parks | US$ 2995 |
Camping Outside of the parks except in Ruaha | USD 2780 |
Accommodation:
Day 1:
Meet and greet at the Julius Nyerere Int’ll Airport and transfer to your hotel for overnight on Bed and breakfast.
Day 2:
Depart from Dar es Salaam at 07.00 for Udzungwa National Park. Arrival time will be in time late afternoon/early evening. A short walk in the park and overnight on full board
Day 3:
After breakfast take a walking safari in the park and thereafter go for up the Sanje waterfalls for a refreshing swim and stunning views. Overnight at on full board
UDZUNGWA NATIONAL PARK opened to the public 1992 and one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in Tanzania. Covering an area of 1900 sq km., the uniqueness of this park lies in its biodiversity in hosting a variety of animals and plant species not found anywhere else in the world. The red Colobus and the Sane crested manbrey, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and sable antelopes are some of the residents in this park. A good range of birdlife is present which includes Rufus winged sunbird, Iringa akalat, Lagden’s bush shrike and Udzungwa partridge.
Day 4:
Depart in the morning after breakfast for Ruaha National Park.
The drive to Ruaha is a truly fascinating one which gives you the real feel of the African countryside. The journey will see you pass sisal plantations, local villages before climbing the Great Rift Escarpment passing through Iringa Town and finally arriving to your Lodge. Arrival time will be late afternoon and overnight on full board.
Day 5:
Today you will enter the Ruaha National Park in search of game life. Leaving the lodge immediately after breakfast, we arrive at the parks’ gate search of the elusive wild dogs, herds of elephants and buffaloes. After picnic lunch, continue with late afternoon/evening game drive before departing for the lodge. This is the time that predators begin their hunt for their evening meal, dinner and over night on full board.
Day 6:
After breakfast, depart for a walking safari which will bring you close to some of the smallest animals and plants that you would not see on a vehicle game drive. The crisp fresh African air mixed with the wild smell of the animals evokes your smell sense to the intoxication unique bush smell of Africa. Each plant and tree has medicinal value in the African Community and our guide will point them out for you. Game drive follows and overnight at on full board.
RUAHA NATIONAL PARK, Tanzania’s biggest park and a host to a number of animals which rare or absent in the North. The rare animals include the African Wild dog, roan and sable antelope and the greater kudu. The Great Ruaha River, which provides life to the park, flows through the eastern side of the park and is home to hippos, crocodiles and a variety of water birds.
Day 7:
After breakfast depart for Mikumi National Park. Arrival will be late afternoon. Fate check and a short rest, visit a Maasai village and overnight at on full board.
Day 8:
Full day game drive at Mikumi N.P aprk and overnight on full board.
Day 9:
Early morning departure for Dar es Salaam with packed and transfer to the airport from your flight t Kilimanjaro/Arusha