Southern Parks of Tanzania - Road Safaris

A private road Safari to explore the southern parks of Tanzania, while enjoying comfortable accommodation in Tanzania’s southern circuit Safari Lodges/ Camps. We normally book according to one’s budget – ranging from high end lodges/ hotels to budget camping facilities.

All Safaris are private and are organised exclusively for you and your travel partners. You will be allocated a safari vehicle and driver who will be solely at your disposal for the duration of your safari. All packages can be adjusted to suit the dates that are convenient for you. Airport transfers and booking of hotels in Dar es Salaam can be arranged on request. Please let us know.

These itineraries start in Dar es Salaam. Please see here for International Flights for these Safaris.

Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Mikumi National Park
Depart from Dar es Salaam city centre to Mikumi National Park (about 4 ½ hours). Lunch at a Camp, followed by an afternoon game drive. Mikumi National Park is well known for its population of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, elands, greater Kudu, wildebeest, roan and sable antelope. Predators include lions, leopards, wild hunting dogs and black - backed jackal. Dinner and overnight at a Foxes Vuma Hills Camp.

Day 2: Mikumi National Park - Depart
After breakfast, enjoy another game drive. Return to the camp for lunch and then depart for your return to Dar es Salaam. Drop off in the city centre.

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Day 1
Depart from Dar es Salaam city centre by 4x4 safari vehicle to the Selous Game Reserve. Enjoy a late lunch at the Camp. Embark on an afternoon game drive in the reserve, and then return to the Rufiji River Camp for dinner and overnight

Day 2
Enjoy a full day game viewing in the reserve. Enjoy your game drives - exploring the bush in the 4 x 4 vehicles. Waterbuck, southern reed buck and bushbuck are common in the Selous. Rare sable antelope, lion and greater kudu also frequent this area. Meals and overnight at the Rufiji River Camp.

Day 3
After breakfast, accompany an armed ranger on a waking safari in the reserve. The sights and sounds (and smells) of a walking safari are a special treat that will live long in your memory. The thrill of creeping up to animals to “shoot” them with your camera is a great experience. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari where you will explore the different channels and lakes of the Rufiji River System, surrounded by hippos and crocodiles. A large variety of herons, storks, ducks, stilts, and other water birds may be seen. And you also see land mammals, such as giraffe and elephants. Meals and overnight at the Rufiji River Camp.

Day 4
Enjoy a morning game drive in the Selous Game Reserve. Early lunch at the camp, followed by departure transfer to Dar es Salaam. Drop off in the city centre.

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Day 1
Depart from Dar es Salaam city centre by 4x4 safari vehicle to the Selous Game Reserve. Enjoy a late lunch at the Camp. Embark on an afternoon game drive in the reserve, and then return to the Rufiji River Camp for dinner and overnight

Day 2
Enjoy a full day game viewing in the reserve. Enjoy your game drives - exploring the bush in the 4 x 4 vehicles. Waterbuck, southern reed buck and bushbuck are common in the Selous. Rare sable antelope, lion and greater kudu also frequent this area. Meals and overnight at the Rufiji River Camp.

Day 3
After breakfast, accompany an armed ranger on a waking safari in the reserve. The sights and sounds (and smells) of a walking safari are a special treat that will live long in your memory. The thrill of creeping up to animals to “shoot” them with your camera is a great experience. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari where you will explore the different channels and lakes of the Rufiji River System, surrounded by hippos and crocodiles. A large variety of herons, storks, ducks, stilts, and other water birds may be seen. And you also see land mammals, such as giraffe and elephants. Meals and overnight at the Camp.

Day 4
Another full day game viewing in the Selous Game Reserve. Meals and overnight at the Camp.

Day 5
Collect picnic lunches and drive to Mikumi National Park and proceed driving to Foxes Safari Camp or similar. The camp is perched above the trees stretching over the seemingly endless wilderness south west of Mikumi National Park. Dinner and overnight at Foxes Safari Camp or similar.

Day 6
After breakfast drive to Ruaha National Park, this is famous for its rare sable antelope, roan antelope, and big herds of elephants. The park represents a transition zone where eastern and southern African flora and fauna overlap. Although Ruaha is one of the largest parks in Africa, it is comparatively unknown and, due to its remoteness, remains unspoiled. Enjoy a late lunch at the lodge or Camp followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Ruaha River Lodge or Similar.

Day 7
Enjoy a full day game drive in the park. Nearly 500 bird species have been sighted within the park. The river area features large numbers of hippo and crocodile and attracts lion, leopard, hunting dog, waterbuck, impala, giraffe, warthog and eland. Grants gazelle, ostrich and cheetah may be seen on the plains. Meals and overnight at the Ruaha River Lodge or Similar

Day 8
After an early breakfast drive to Mikumi National Park. Lunch at Vuma Hill Tented Camp or similar, followed by an Evening game drive in Mikumi National Park. The park is well known for its population of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, elands, and greater Kudu, wildebeest, roan and sable antelope. Predators include tree-climbing lions, leopards, wild hunting dogs and black-backed jackal. You may also see crocodiles, monitor lizards, yellow baboon and hippos. Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hills Tented Lodge or similar.

Day 9
After breakfast, enjoy another game drive in Mikumi National Park. Return to the camp for lunch and then depart for your return to Dar es Salaam. Drop off in the city centre.

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Note: ( option)
On Safari you can extend to Tanzania Northern Circuit safaris. Please ask us. (Additional costs)

NOTE BELOW:-

> You can combine the above with Kilimanjaro Climb and OR an Extension to Exotic Zanzibar Island

> See here more pictures of our Safari vehicles

> Click here for your Safari packing list

> Balloon Safari in Central and Western Serengeti National Park.

> Booking terms & Conditions

> Click here for our Booking Form or Email us for more information regarding this tour.

> Please note that the Tanzanian National Park Authorities (TANAPA) increased the park fees drastically in 2007
suddenly, which resulted in the steep increase of prices! We reserve the right to increase prices.

In connection with any of our Safaris we can additionally organise one of the following half day and full day Cultural Tours for you:

Cultural Tourism Programme
Monduli Juu - Cultural Tourism Program
Ilkiding'a Village Cultural Tour
Mamba & Marangu Cultural Walking Tour
Kahawa Shamba Cultural Tour
Mulala Cultural Tourism Program
Ng'iresi Cultural Walking Tour

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