11-Day Wildlife Safari Package to Southern Tanzania From Dar es Salaam
Highlights
Dar es Salaam, Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park, Ruaha National Park
Locations Covered
Dar es Salaam, Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park, Ruaha National Park
nature, safari, Wildlife
Private Tour
11 Days
Easy
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 11-day Wildlife Safari Package to Southern Tanzania from Dar es Salaam. Witness the wonders of Nyerere National Park, and enjoy game drives, boat safaris, and walking safaris. Explore Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park, and Ruaha National Park, encountering diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes along the way.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Nyerere National Park
Drive for 5-6 hours to Nyerere National Park, packed. Nyerere National Park holds large numbers of wildlife, most along the mighty Rufiji River. Due to seasonal flooding, it has created along its course many permanent lakes, which are centres of wildlife activity. In addition to a large population of elephants, there are buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, waterbuck, eland, lion, leopard, wild dogs, hippo, crocodiles, etc., and over 350 species of water and land birds. Only in Nyerere National Park can one experience the thrill of a walking safari, which assures close contact with wildlife.
Dinner and Overnight at Tented Camp / Lodges / Hotel / Campsites / Cottages on FB Basis.
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Day 2: Nyerere National Park
After breakfast, you will do a game drive with your packed lunch. After lunch, proceed with a Boat Safari till evening.
Dinner and Overnight at Tented Camp / Lodges / Hotel / Campsites / Cottages on FB Basis.
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Day 3: Nyerere National Park
After breakfast, drive for a whole-day tour—picnic lunch in the Park's picnic area.
Dinner and Overnight at Tented Camp / Lodges / Hotel / Campsites / Cottages on FB Basis.
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Day 4: Nyerere National Park
After breakfast, enjoy walking safaris with a game ranger for 2-3 hours. Picnic lunch, and then continue with an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and Overnight at Tented Camp / Lodges / Hotel / Campsites / Cottages on FB Basis.
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Day 5: Nyerere National Park - Mikumi National Park
After breakfast, drive to Mikumi National Park. Mikumi National Park is the third largest park in Tanzania (3230 sq. km). The main feature is the floodplain of the Mkata River, together with the Uluguru mountain ranges, which border the park on two sides. The flood plains are largely open grassland bordered in the west and east by wooded grassland and intermediate vegetation zones, which merge with miombo woodland. Animals include elephants, giraffes, and lions.
Dinner and Overnight at Tented Camp / Lodges / Hotel / Campsites / Cottages on FB Basis.
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Day 6: Mikumi National Park - Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Early morning drive to Udzungwa National Park for hiking, packed lunch en route. Tanzania's newest National Park, Udzungwa, opened in 1992 and has become a favourite of nature enthusiasts and hikers. The beautiful Udzungwa Mountains are located just south of Mikumi National Park in the highlands overlooking Iringa. Many endemic plants and animals live in the forests, waiting for you to discover them.
Dinner and Overnight at Tented Camp / Lodges / Hotel / Campsites / Cottages on FB Basis.
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Day 7: Udzungwa Mountains National Park - Ruaha National Park
Drive for 5-6 hours to Ruaha National Park, packed lunch en route.
Dinner and Overnight at Tented Camp / Lodges / Hotel / Campsites / Cottages on FB Basis.
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Day 8: Ruaha National Park
Early morning go for a walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger and proceed with the game drive. Ruaha National Park is the second largest park in Tanzania (12950 sq. km). It forms the large Ruaha Ecosystem with Rungwe/Kizigo Game Reserve. The great Ruaha River flows through the entire eastern part of the park, and it is the center of wildlife activities during the dry months of June to November. The park has the second-largest elephant population in the country. Other animals include wild dogs, greater and lesser kudu, sable and roan antelope, hippo, lion, leopard, cheetah, and over 400 species of migrant and resident birds.
Dinner and Overnight at Tented Camp / Lodges / Hotel / Campsites / Cottages on FB Basis.
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Day 9: Ruaha National Park
Spend the day doing morning and afternoon game drives in Ruaha National Park.
Dinner and Overnight at Tented Camp / Lodges / Hotel / Campsites / Cottages on FB Basis.
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Day 10: Ruaha National Park - Mikumi National Park
After breakfast, drive to Mikumi National Park. Lunch at Mikumi, then proceed with an afternoon game drive until sunset.
Dinner and Overnight at Tented Camp / Lodges / Hotel / Campsites / Cottages on FB Basis.
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Day 11: Mikumi - Dar es Salaam
After breakfast, continue with a game drive in Mikumi till 11:00 am, and then drive back to Dar es Salaam.
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Cancellation Policy
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No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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