13 Days
Southern Circuit Safaris
Tour Overview
Experience the untamed wilderness of Southern Tanzania on this 13-day safari across Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi National Park, Ruaha National Park, and Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Unlike the northern safari circuit, the southern parks see fewer visitors, offering pristine landscapes, abundant wildlife, and authentic Tanzanian experiences.
From thrilling game drives and walking safaris to boat trips, waterfall hikes, and cultural village visits, this safari delivers a perfect combination of wildlife adventure and nature immersion. Spot elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, hippos, giraffes, and rare endemic species like the Iringa Red Colobus and Sanje Mangabey.
Safari Highlights
- Game drives in 4×4 safari vehicles
- Boat safari along Rufiji River
- Walking safaris in Selous and Udzungwa
- Scenic landscapes: rivers, savannahs, forests, waterfalls, and gorges
- Village and cultural visits
- Endemic wildlife in Udzungwa Mountains
- Hiking to Sanje Waterfalls
Included
- Accommodation according to itinerary
- Meals as indicated (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Mineral water during safari
- Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All safari activities: game drives, walking safaris, boat safari, hiking, and cultural visits
- All national park fees
- Transfers to/from Dar Es Salaam
- Flight from Iringa to Zanzibar
Excluded
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Laundry services
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, internet, etc.)
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
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Day 1: Arrival – Dar Es Salaam
- Pick up at Julius Nyerere International Airport.
- Transfer to Southern Sun Hotel for rest and overnight.
Meals: Not included
Day 2: Dar Es Salaam – Selous Game Reserve
● Pick up at 08:00 am and drive to Selous Game Reserve (4–5 hrs).
● Afternoon boat safari along the Rufiji River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.
● Overnight at Nyerere Tented Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Full Day Safari in Selous Game Reserve
● Full-day game drives, walking safari, and boat safari in Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuary
(54,600 km²).
● Wildlife highlights: elephants, buffalo, rhinos, lions, leopards, wildebeest, giraffes, zebras, hippos,
and 350+ bird species.
● Dinner and overnight at Nyerere Tented Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Selous Game Reserve
● Early morning foot safari near local villages.
● Return to camp for breakfast.
● Full-day 4×4 game drive across Selous with picnic lunch.
● Dinner and overnight at Sable Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Selous – Mikumi National Park
● Morning drive through Northern Selous to Mikumi National Park (5–6 hrs).
● Afternoon game drive in Mikumi.
● Overnight at Camp Bastian Mikumi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Full Day Safari in Mikumi National Park
● Full-day game drives in Mikumi.
● Wildlife: lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, African wild dogs, zebras, hippos, hartebeest,
wildebeest, impala, warthog, eland.
● Overnight at Camp Bastian Mikumi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Mikumi – Ruaha National Park
● Drive to Ruaha National Park (5–6 hrs), stopping for lunch en-route.
● Arrival at Tandala Tented Camp/Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.
● Observe local birds, wildflowers, and wildlife near camp.
● Dinner and overnight at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8–10: Full Days Safari in Ruaha National Park
● Three full days of game drives with picnic lunches.
● Ruaha highlights: elephants, lions, leopards, roan and sable antelope, Greater and Lesser Kudu,
hippos, crocodiles, and 370+ bird species.
● Dinner and overnight at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Ruaha – Udzungwa Mountains National Park
● Early morning game drive in Mikumi (optional) before transferring to Udzungwa Mountains
National Park (5–6 hrs).
● Lunch en-route (provided by camp).
● Afternoon walking tour around Mang’ula village to experience local culture.
● Dinner and overnight at Udzungwa Forest Camp (Hondo Hondo).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Hiking Udzungwa – Sanje Waterfalls
● Guided hike through primary forest to Sanje Waterfalls.
● Spot endemic primates: Iringa Red Colobus and Sanje Mangabey.
● Swim in natural pools, see endemic African Violets.
● Forest picnic lunch on top of the falls.
● Return to Udzungwa Forest Camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Udzungwa – Dar Es Salaam
● After breakfast, transfer by vehicle to Dar Es Salaam.
● Lunch box provided.
● End of Southern Circuit Safari.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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