Tanzania’s stunning south, though perhaps not as well-known as the Northern Circuit, is diverse, beautiful, packed with game and well worth exploring. This particular itinerary is perfect for those looking for a safari out of Dar Es Salaam, and for those who wish to take a relaxing beach extension in Zanzibar after their wildlife adventure!
Day 1: Arrival
You will be picked up from the International Airport of Dar el Salaam by guide from Africa Tours and Safaris Inc. and transfer to Moevenpick Royal Palms for your dinner and overnight
Day 2: Dar el Salaam – Selous
Pick up from hotel after breakfast, for drive to Selous lasting some 5-7 hours Arrival in the afternoon, for a meeting with lodge manager to discuss your safari program Afternoon game drive or walking tour in Selous Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 3: Selous
Full day of game drives at Selous Game Reserve Explore the savannah, woodland and grassland of this vast reserve, spotting elephant, buffalo, rhino and more Take a boat trip on the fantastic Rufiji River, looking for crocodiles and hippo along the way Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 4: Northern Selous
Proceed to Northern Selous for further safari activities Try to spot wildebeest, eland, giraffe, waterbuck, zebra, elephant, buffalo, hippo, leopard and lion Take a further boat safari return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Northern Selous
Explore Northern Selous furtherThis national park boasts the world’s largest number of big game, as well as over 350 species of bird Walking safari in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at theLodge
Day 6: Mikumi
Depart for Mikumi National Park after breakfast Enjoy the rich variety of bird species and the host of wild creatures you can spot here (zebra, lion, wild dogs, jackals, hartebeest, elephant, giraffe plus more) Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 7: Mikumi
Full day of game driving and safari activities in Mikumi Explore this wonderful national park further, both from your safari vehicle and on an exciting walking safari Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 8: Udzungwa Mountains
Depart Mikumi for afternoon arrival at Udzungwa Mountains National Park Half day of hiking and bird watching in the pristine rain forest and amongst waterfalls. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 9: Ruaha
Depart for Ruaha National Park after breakfast, this is the second largest national park in Tanzania, as well as being the second largest elephant sanctuary, you will experience an amazing wildlife experience, Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 10: Ruaha
Further opportunity to explore Ruaha National Park. The Great Ruaha River flowing along the eastern border of the park creates spectacular gorges and scenery, as well as being home to a large number of hippos and crocodile. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 11: Ruaha
A further day to explore Ruaha National Park, where you can spot elephanrt, greater and lesser kudu, and rare roan and sable antelope. There are also over 370 species of bird to be spotted here Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 12: Departure
Day 1: Arrival
You will be picked up from the International Airport of Dar el Salaam by guide from Africa Tours and Safaris Inc. and transfer to Moevenpick Royal Palms for your dinner and overnight
Day 2: Dar el Salaam – Selous
Pick up from hotel after breakfast, for drive to Selous lasting some 5-7 hours Arrival in the afternoon, for a meeting with lodge manager to discuss your safari program Afternoon game drive or walking tour in Selous Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 3: Selous
Full day of game drives at Selous Game Reserve Explore the savannah, woodland and grassland of this vast reserve, spotting elephant, buffalo, rhino and more Take a boat trip on the fantastic Rufiji River, looking for crocodiles and hippo along the way Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 4: Northern Selous
Proceed to Northern Selous for further safari activities Try to spot wildebeest, eland, giraffe, waterbuck, zebra, elephant, buffalo, hippo, leopard and lion Take a further boat safari return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Northern Selous
Explore Northern Selous furtherThis national park boasts the world’s largest number of big game, as well as over 350 species of bird Walking safari in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at theLodge
Day 6: Mikumi
Depart for Mikumi National Park after breakfast Enjoy the rich variety of bird species and the host of wild creatures you can spot here (zebra, lion, wild dogs, jackals, hartebeest, elephant, giraffe plus more) Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 7: Mikumi
Full day of game driving and safari activities in Mikumi Explore this wonderful national park further, both from your safari vehicle and on an exciting walking safari Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 8: Udzungwa Mountains
Depart Mikumi for afternoon arrival at Udzungwa Mountains National Park Half day of hiking and bird watching in the pristine rain forest and amongst waterfalls. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 9: Ruaha
Depart for Ruaha National Park after breakfast, this is the second largest national park in Tanzania, as well as being the second largest elephant sanctuary, you will experience an amazing wildlife experience, Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 10: Ruaha
Further opportunity to explore Ruaha National Park. The Great Ruaha River flowing along the eastern border of the park creates spectacular gorges and scenery, as well as being home to a large number of hippos and crocodile. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 11: Ruaha
A further day to explore Ruaha National Park, where you can spot elephanrt, greater and lesser kudu, and rare roan and sable antelope. There are also over 370 species of bird to be spotted here Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 12: Departure
Early morning game drive then return to the lodge for breakfast before transferring to Ruaha airstrip for your flight home