5 Days / 4 Nights
Private Flying & Road Safari
Private (Customizable)
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This carefully designed 5-day itinerary combines the best of southern Tanzania’s wilderness in a short but incredibly diverse safari. Starting with an easy drive to Mikumi, flying into vast Nyerere (Selous) for a classic boat safari, exploring predator-packed Ruaha, and finishing with a rainforest hike in Udzungwa – all seamlessly connected to maximize your wildlife and landscape experiences.
Your Southern Tanzania safari itinerary begins with an early morning road transfer from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park, a journey of approximately 5–6 hours through scenic landscapes and rural villages. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before heading out on an exciting afternoon game drive in Mikumi—famously known as the “Little Serengeti” for its open plains and rich wildlife.
Expect excellent sightings of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest as they roam across the Mkata floodplains, offering unforgettable photography opportunities.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Mikumi Safari Lodge / Similar
After breakfast, continue your Southern Tanzania safari itinerary with a short morning flight from Mikumi to Nyerere National Park, Africa’s largest protected wilderness. Settle in and enjoy lunch at the camp before heading out on an unforgettable afternoon boat safari along the Rufiji River.
This water-based experience offers close encounters with hippos, enormous crocodiles, rare aquatic birds and elephants that often wander down to drink at the river’s edge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Rufiji River Camp / Similar
Begin the morning with a game drive through Nyerere’s vast woodlands and lakes before boarding your scheduled flight to Ruaha. This park is one of the most dramatic stops on any Southern Tanzania safari itinerary thanks to its enormous baobab trees, rugged landscapes and extraordinary concentration of wildlife.
Your afternoon game drive takes you deep into Ruaha’s heart, known for its massive elephant herds, superb lion viewing and healthy populations of wild dogs and leopards.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Ruaha River Lodge / Similar
Enjoy a full day in Ruaha, one of the most remote and rewarding destinations included in a Southern Tanzania safari itinerary. With fewer visitors and vast untouched landscapes, Ruaha delivers a truly wild and authentic safari experience.
Your day features extensive game drives along the Great Ruaha River, where lions stalk prey, elephants gather in large numbers and graceful antelope species graze among the baobabs. The scenery and wildlife diversity make today a highlight of your journey.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Ruaha River Lodge / Similar
Continue your Southern Tanzania safari itinerary with a morning flight to the lush Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Upon arrival, embark on a guided hike through tropical rainforest to the magnificent Sanje Waterfalls—one of Tanzania’s tallest and most scenic cascades.
After enjoying the views and refreshing atmosphere, you will transfer or fly back to Dar es Salaam, marking the end of this beautifully diverse Southern Tanzania safari experience.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Our Southern Tanzania safari packages start at USD 1,850 per person sharing, based on 2–6 travelers enjoying comfortable mid-range accommodation. Luxury lodge upgrades are available for travelers seeking an enhanced safari experience.
Top Serengeti Safaris Co LTD, a premier locally owned operator, offers unforgettable safari adventures across Tanzania’s iconic destinations, including Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Arusha National Park.
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