Overview
Mikumi • Ruaha • Morogoro • Nyerere National Park
Private Safari Escape into the wild heart of Southern Tanzania, where fewer crowds, vast landscapes and unforgettable wildlife encounters create a truly authentic safari experience. Journey from Mikumi's wildlife-rich plains to the remote wilderness of Ruaha, then finish beside the waterways of Nyerere National Park with a spectacular Rufiji River boat safari.
Tour Features
Mid Range
This mid range tour uses lodges and tented camps
Private Tour
This safari is arranged privately for your group.
Solo Travelers
Suitable for solo travelers.
Customizable
This itinerary can be customized.
Children Policy
Minimum age accepted is 5.
Start Date
This safari can start on any day.
Highlights
ARRIVAL IN DAR ES SALAAM
DAR ES SALAAM → MOROGORO → MIKUMI
MIKUMI → RUAHA NATIONAL PARK
FULL-DAY RUAHA SAFARI
RUAHA → MOROGORO
MOROGORO → NYERERE NATIONAL PARK
NYERERE | GAME DRIVE & RUFiji RIVER BOAT SAFARI
NYERERE → DAR ES SALAAM
Your Safari Map
Dar es Salaam
Mikumi National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Morogoro
Nyerere National Park
Nyerere National Park
Dar es Salaam
Safari Itinerary
Welcome to Tanzania Arrive in Dar es Salaam, where our representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your comfortable hotel. Relax and enjoy a safari briefing before your Southern Tanzania adventure begins.
- Duration: Arrival Day | 1–2 hrs transfer
- Game Viewing: /
- Transport: Private airport transfer
- Meals: Dinner
- Accommodation: Johari Rotana
Accommodation
Johari Rotana
Into the African Wilderness Take the SGR train to Morogoro before continuing by private safari vehicle to Mikumi. Enjoy your first afternoon game drive, searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, lions and abundant birdlife.
- Duration: Full day | Approx. 5–6 hrs travel
- Game Viewing: 3–4 hrs
- Transport: SGR + Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Camp Bastian
Accommodation
Camp Bastian
From Open Plains to Untamed Wilderness Begin with an early morning game drive while wildlife is most active. After breakfast, journey towards magnificent Ruaha, passing through scenic countryside and remote Tanzanian landscapes.
- Duration: Full day | Approx. 6–8 hrs travel
- Game Viewing: 2–3 hrs
- Transport: Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Tandala Safari Camp
Accommodation
Tandala Safari Camp
The Wild Heart of Tanzania Spend an unforgettable full day exploring Ruaha's spectacular wilderness. Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and, with luck, leopards and African wild dogs among ancient baobabs and the Great Ruaha River.
- Duration: Full day
- Game Viewing: 7–8 hrs
- Transport: Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Tandala Safari Camp
Accommodation
Tandala Safari Camp
Wilderness, Heritage & Mountain Scenery Enjoy a final morning game drive before travelling towards Morogoro. Visit Kalenga Village to discover an important part of the region's history before relaxing beneath the Uluguru Mountains.
- Duration: Full day | Approx. 7–9 hrs travel
- Game Viewing: 2–3 hrs
- Transport: Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Accommodation: Nashera Hotel, Morogoro
Accommodation
Nashera Hotel, Morogoro
Into a River-Rich Wilderness Travel towards Nyerere National Park, Tanzania's vast southern wilderness. After arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive through beautiful landscapes where elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos and other wildlife may be encountered.
- Duration: Full day | Approx. 4–5 hrs travel
- Game Viewing: 3–4 hrs
- Transport: Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Nyerere Tented Camp
Accommodation
Nyerere Tented Camp
Wildlife from Land to Water Enjoy a morning game drive before experiencing one of Southern Tanzania's signature adventures—a Rufiji River boat safari. Cruise among hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife while enjoying the peaceful river scenery and golden afternoon light.
- Duration: Full day
- Game Viewing: 3–4 hrs
- Boat Safari: 2–3 hrs
- Transport: Private 4×4 + Safari Boat
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Nyerere Tented Camp
Accommodation
Nyerere Tented Camp
A Beautiful Farewell After breakfast, begin your journey back to Dar es Salaam. Enjoy your final views of Southern Tanzania's countryside before your private transfer to the airport, hotel or preferred location.
- Duration: Approx. 5–6 hrs
- Game Viewing: Optional en-route viewing
- Transport: Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Not included
Accommodation details are available on request for this part of the itinerary.
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