Detailed ItineraryDay 1 – Arrival in Dar es Salaam
Arrive at Dar es Salaam Airport, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel for relaxation and safari briefing.Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Dar es SalaamDay 2 – Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
Drive to Mikumi National Park (approx. 5–6 hours). Afternoon game drive in the open plains to spot elephants, zebras, giraffes, and lions.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or camp in MikumiDay 3 – Full Day in Mikumi National Park
Full-day game drive in Mikumi. Explore the park’s scenic landscapes and spot predators and herbivores.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or camp in MikumiDay 4 – Mikumi to Ruaha National Park
Drive to Ruaha National Park. Afternoon game drive to explore the park’s remote wilderness and abundant wildlife.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or camp in RuahaDay 5 – Full Day in Ruaha National Park
Full-day game drive in Ruaha, spotting lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and wild dogs. Ruaha’s vast landscapes offer excellent photographic opportunities.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or camp in RuahaDay 6 – Ruaha to Nyerere National Park
Drive to Nyerere National Park. Optional short afternoon game drive or relax at the lodge.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or camp in NyerereDay 7 – Full Day in Nyerere National Park
Enjoy a full-day safari combining a game drive and a boat safari along the Rufiji River. Spot elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or camp in NyerereDay 8 – Optional Morning Game Drive in Nyerere National Park / Drive Back Towards Dar es Salaam
Morning game drive, then begin the return journey to Dar es Salaam with scenic stops en route.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Dar es SalaamDay 9 – Departure
Transfer to Dar es Salaam Airport for your departure flight.Meals: BreakfastSafari Includes
Park entrance fees (Mikumi, Ruaha, Nyerere)
Professional safari guide/driver
4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodation in lodges or camps
All meals as indicated
Boat safari in Nyerere
Bottled water during safari
Transfers from/to Dar es SalaamSafari Excludes
International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips for guide and staffWhy This Safari is Great
Southern Tanzania Experience: Visit three diverse and less crowded parks
Diverse Wildlife: Lions, leopards, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras
Scenic Landscapes: Savannah plains, remote wilderness, riverine habitats
Unique Boat Safari: Rufiji River in Nyerere National Park
Perfect for Wildlife Enthusiasts: Ideal 9-day adventure for complete southern Tanzania safari experience