9 Days Southern Tanzania Safari

overview

The largest National Park at Tanzania, Ruaha houses a large population of elephants. National Park beholding Ruaha River is the lifeline of wildlife in Tanzania. Mikumi with massive hippos is one of the largest National parks of Tanzania. Morogoro lies in the agricultural heartland of Tanzania. Nyerere National Park offers exciting game drive and safaris.

tour plan

Day 1: Arrival at Ruaha

Referred as the largest national park at Tanzania, Ruaha houses a large population of elephants. The Dar ea Salaam is the nearest airport where you can arrive before transferring to Ruaha. Covering the journey with the stunning typography, the striking landscape and rolling highlands, you will reach Ruaha National Park. The riverside flaunts lush green backdrops that add more charm to the natural ambience. Relax and enjoy the leisure day at your lodge once you reach the premises. All your meals and necessities are arranged there for your stay.

Day 2: Stay at Ruaha

With the dawn, get ready for your bumpy morning safari when you can spot the predators like cheetah, leopards and lion to experience the real wildlife of Africa. Getting back for breakfast and lunch, the day is at leisure before proceeding for the afternoon game drive. The Ruaha national park houses a diverse habitat with baobab forests, meadows, wetlands and the water streams like Mwagusi, Mdonya and Jongomero. The seasonal water stream hides beneath the corridor during the dry season, where you can spot elephants digging well as the source of water. Ending up the afternoon game drive by the evening, you are free to return back to the lodge for a dinner and an overnight leisure stay.

Day 3: Ruaha Game Drive

The safari tour will continue for the day with the morning and evening drive. The breakfast amidst the nature and the meals in between the drive will keep you active and enthusiast. The national park supports a diverse vegetation of flora with an approx of 1400 species. You can spot the wild dogs along with the predators, elephants, hippos and buffalos. Your day safari at Ruaha will end at the lodge by the evening where you will be served the tempting dinner meals before the overnight stay.

Day 4: Travel to Mikumi

Wake up with the call for morning meals to end the day at Ruaha. Reaching the highlands of Mufindi, you will explore the phenomenal beauty of tea estates, the lush green montane forest, the dense bushland, the crystalline river streams and the densely populated lakes. Enclosed within the pristine vegetation of tea plants and the dense forest, Mufindi highland will welcome you to explore its divine beauty and diverse habitat. Your leisure day will end at the lodge where you can relax and enjoy the delicious dinner before calling for the day.

Day 5: Stopover at Morogoro

The morning meal with the stunning dawn is all you need to start up your day at Mufindi highlands. The day is for a long drive to Morogoro that known to be the centre of farming. The city lies at the base of the base of the Uluguru Mountains and offers a home to a diverse species of wildlife. Reaching Morogoro, you can check in to your property and the day is left is for a leisure stay.

Day 6: Reaching Selous

Stretching over an area of 50,000 square kilometers, the Selous is known as the second largest conservation reserve in Africa. From Morogoro, a long drive of about 7 hour needs to be covered to reach the untouched terrains of Selous. Declared as the UNESCO World Heritage site, the national park conserves a large population of wildlife that offers a unique experience. You have the day to rest after a long journey at the lodged reserved for your accommodation.

Day 7: Full Day at Selous

The fresh and pristine dawn amidst nature is a great start for the day. Have the meal before you head out for the safari tour at Selous national park. The full day game drive is planned to explore the wildlife, the natural habitat and the landscape of the region. The Miombo forest houses the species of African bush elephant, Cape buffaloes, black rhino, lion, hippopotamus, East African wild dog, Masai giraffe and Plains zebra. The water holes hold a population of Nile crocodile. Exploring the habitat of wildlife in Selous, your day tour ends at the lodge where you can enjoy the meal and spend the night at leisure.

Day 8: Selous Game Drive

The Selous tour for the day starts with your early meal before the morning game drive calls. The day will be for a walking safari that is one of the best safari tours to experience at Selous. Explore the enhancing beauty and the calmness of the surroundings with a morning safari walk tour at Selous. A leisure break in between the game drive is for day lunch and leisure before the afternoon safari. The afternoon game drive is to explore the habitat of crocodiles and the hippos lying near to the Rufiji River.

Day 9: Departure

Your morning at Selous is at leisure with the fresh and tempting cuisine for breakfast. Packing up your bags, take the leave from your hotel and you will be directly transferred to the airport at Dar Es Salaam from where you can fly back to your homeland.

Price Included

Meet and greet with our representative upon arrival at the airport.
Accommodation as per the itinerary
Meals as per the itinerary.
Accommodation during the safari on full board basis
Ground transportation 4×4 / Safari minivan vehicles with pop up roof

Services of an English-speaking driver/guide.
Game drives
Park entrance fees
Mineral water, sodas, Juices
24 *7 personnel services

Price Excluded

All international air transportation
Any other domestic flights unless specified aboveVisa fees
Visa fees
Incidental tips/gratuities to Driver/Guide
Any item (s) of personal nature i.e. tobacco, porter age, laundry and drinks
Departure taxes except were indicated
Optional activities and excursions
Drinks, tips, laundry and other personal expenses
Emergency evacuation with Air Ambulance [Fly in doctors] if advised in advance by clients

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