Go Wild in Southern Tanzania

The south of Tanzania contains an infinite number of beauties still untouched by human hands, and on this trip, you will combine completely different settings in a few days.

Southern Tanzania is a top destination for safaris and other outdoor activities, with a variety of wildlife, parks, and other attractions. Is home to two large parks: Nyerere National Park (former Selous Game Reserve) and Ruaha National Park. It has other smaller parks as well, the Udzungwa Mountains Park, Mikumi National Park and Kitulo National Park among others.

Unlike other regions, these parks receive a fraction of the visitors that their counterparts in the north do and offer untouched wilderness and an exciting safari experience.

Here human interference is practically nonexistent, and it is home to what is defined as the largest population of mammals in Africa: elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, wild dogs, lions, leopards and cheetahs.

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7 Days Safari Southern Tanzania

Tour: Start in Dar es Salaam and finish in Iringa, Tanzania

Visit: Mikumi, Udzungwa, Ruaha & Iringa

Destination: TANZANIA

No. Of Pax: 1-6Pax

Duration: 7DAYS / 6NIGHTS

Notes:

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DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN DAR ES SALAAM

Arrival in Dar Es Salaam International Airport and after airport formalities, meet our guide staff for the private transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

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It is Tanzania's largest and most important city, Dar es Salaam. From a sleepy fishing village, it has developed into a tropical metropolis with a population of four million and interesting attractions. The architecture of Dar es Salaam is an extraordinary mix of African, Arab, Indian and German influences. And its location on the Indian Ocean gives it an exotic feel, with dream beaches and skyscrapers, paradisiacal islands and trendy clubs.

DAY2: DAR- TO MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK

Sharp morning breakfast at you lodge then depart to Mikumi Park with lunch upon arrival, this followed by checking into your rooms then a late afternoon game drive you will view the sunset activities of a variety of animal species such as Elephants, Giraffes, Gazelles, Kudus, Impalas also Birds and take in the scenery until 6:30pm before driving back for dinner and your overnight stay

DAY 3: GAME DRIVE IN MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK –UDZUNGWA MOUNTAIN

Mikumi game drive

This morning starts with sunrise game drive along Mchanga Mbuga to Zebra Bridge for breakfast, then a further drive to the Saba-Saba circuit and the Millennium until lunch. Animals such as elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras are highly seen, and wildebeests and buffaloes can be easily spotted here as much as any reserve in Tanzania. This will leave you feeling amazed at the wonders of the reserve in Tanzania. Then later you will drive to Udzungwa Mountain for dinner and an overnight stay.

On this day, you will also opt to visit Maasai village to experience their traditional life style.

DAY 4: HIKING ON UDZUNGWA MOUNTAIN THEN TRANSFER TO IRINGA TOWN

Leave the lodge after breakfast then transfer to Udzungwa Mountains National Park’s gate which takes about 10 minutes, register and head out to the Sanje waterfalls, which is 4 to 5 hours trek through the green forest. Expect to see monkeys, including rare indigenous Iringa red colabus, and some ancient trees some of them are 200 years old! Explore tropical forests until afternoon then drive to Iringa town for dinner and overnight stay

DAY 5: IRINGA-TRANSFER TO RUAHA--NATIONAL-- PARK &SUNSET GAME DRIVE

After morning breakfast at the hotel our guide will give you a quick briefing. You will start your journey towards Ruaha National Park. You will drive along the “Never ending Road” and as soon as you take it, you will understand where the name comes from. You will reach the gate and you may have already had the chance to see some giraffes, elephants or antelopes that are wandering outside the Park.

After the formalities to be carried out at the gate, you will start your driving crossing the Ruaha River to see its Hippos and Crocs and various water birds. We will reach your accommodation where we will have our lunch before starting the afternoon safari. We will be back just before the sundown to have a shower and get ready for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 6: FULL DAY SAFARI IN RUAHA NATIONAL PARK

The day will begin with an early morning game drive, starting at sunrise and going through to breakfast. After breakfast there will be a drive through various habitats with various animals, birds and more stunning scenery of the Mwagusi Sand River as well as the Mdonya River. Stop for some lunch in the bush followed by further game viewing until sunset before you drive back for you to enjoy dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 7: GAME VIEWING IN RUAHA NATIONAL PARK -IRINGA

After a night hopefully disturbed by the sounds of wild animals, you will start your morning drive. You will have nice breakfast in the bush and continuing searching for all those animals that you have not seen before you will start your way out in order to exit the gate at the same time you entered according to the regulations of the park.

On your way back to Iringa you can have the chance to stop and see the museum of Kalenga. It is a small museum with an interesting story about chief Mkwawa and Wahehe ethnic group. Your guide will drop you at the hotel the later you can explore Iringa town with its nightlife.

What do i get with this package

In the Southern Tanzania Circuit we are going to take you to the undiscovered wildlife offering a good variety and density of incredible game, an interesting cross offer of eastern and southern African species in un-spoilt vast stretches of savannah grasslands and woodlands not leaving out the incredible history and cultural tours across the circuit.

Led by the biggest parks, Nyerere (former Selous game reserve) and Ruaha national parks are endowed with a large amount of wildlife, alongside the lush green Udzungwa Mountains park, the photogenic Mikumi Park, the God’s garden Kitulo Park, Matema, and Mbamba Bay beaches so much to enjoy around the region.

Get ready to enjoy a range of safari activities from all the interesting hotspots and even more across the region, such as bush safaris, walking, fly camping, boating, balloon safaris, beach holidays, mountain trekking, and cultural experiences, all together contributing to that special sense of discovery and a true wilderness experience.

Our local expert guides can’t wait to take you through this unforgettable adventure in south Tanzania.

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