Southern Tanzania Safaris-Big number of visitors to Tanzania looking for a Tanzania Safari tend to travel to the more famous northern parks in Tanzania such as Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. At Introducing Africa Safaris, we are one of a handful of specialist companies who choose to explore the far less crowded, yet equally diverse southern parks for a true Tanzania Safari, Camping Safari or Walking Safari experience. It is our pleasure to share our knowledge of our favorite areas such as Selous and Ruaha with guests as part of a relaxed and educational Tanzania safari.
Day 1: Arrival
Upon arrival at Dar es salaam International Airport you will be met by your driver guide and transported to the hotel for your overnight. Accommodation at Courtyard Hotel
Day 2: Dar es Salaam–Mikumi National Park
Breakfast at the hotel then drive to Mikumi National Park, you will arrive just in time for lunch. In the evening, drive through the park for sunset game drive. Accommodation at Vuma Hill Tented Camp
Day 3: Mikumi National Park
Early morning game drive in the park, and then return to the lodge/camp for breakfast. With picnic lunch, drive to Iringa for a short visit to Ismila Pilars then proceed to Ruaha National Park for your overnight. Accommodation at Vuma Hill Tented Camp
Day 4: Mikumi –Ruaha NP
With picnic lunch, drive to Ruaha National Park for the full day game drive enjoying the landscape and scenery of this unique National park. Accommodation at MdonyaOld RiverCamp/Ruaha River Lodge
Day 5: Ruaha NP
You will be accompanied by an armed game ranger for a morning walking safari inside the park, return to the lodge/camp for breakfast and the rest of the morning will at your own leisure. Later, drive through the park for evening game drive. Accommodation at Mdonya Old river Camp/ Ruaha River Lodge
Day 6: Ruaha NP-Morogoro
Breakfast at the lodge then drive to Morogoro for your overnight at Mfindi Highland Lodge, the road between Iringa and Morogoro is one of the scene roads in the Southern part of Tanzania. Picnic lunch to be provided. Accommodation at Mfindi Highland Lodge
Day 7: Morogoro-Selous Game Reserve,
Drive to Selous game reserve via Morogoro – Kisaki road for your overnight, depending on your time of arrival you will depart for evening boat safaris along Rufiji River Accommodation at Selous Wildlife Lodge or Rufiji River Camp
Day 8: Selous G.Reserve
Full day game drives exploring the biggest game reserve in Africa which has abundant African mammals. Your overnight stay will be at the bank of the great Rufiji River. Accommodation at Selous Wildlife Lodge or Rufiji River Camp
Day 9: Selous G.Reserve
Early morning walking safaris (1 – 2 hours) inside the reserve, you will be accompanied by an armed game ranger. Return back to the camp for breakfast and the rest of the morning will be at your own leisure. Later, drive to the reserve for sunset game drive. Accommodation at Selous Wildlife Lodge or Rufiji River Camp
Day 10: Selous G.Reserve-Dar Es Salaam
Early morning game drive or a nature walk then after breakfast you embark on your drive back to Dar es Salaam by road. You will arrive Dar es Salaam in the afternoon if you drive by road.
