10-Day Fly-In Southern Tanzania Safari – Mikumi, Udzungwa, Ruaha & Nyerere
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Group Size
Unlimited
Travel Styles
Nature & Adventure
Starts from $4,721.57 Per person
Tour Overview:
This 10-day fly-in Southern Tanzania safari is designed for travelers who want to explore Tanzania’s less-crowded southern safari circuit with comfort and adventure. The journey begins in Dar es Salaam before flying to Mikumi National Park, continuing to Udzungwa Mountains, Ruaha National Park, and Nyerere National Park. It combines classic game drives, remote wilderness, scenic landscapes, riverine wildlife areas, and comfortable 3-star safari accommodation.
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Trip Type: Private Group
Travel on your own schedule with full flexibility in dates, pace, and itinerary. Pricing is tailored to your private group size, and you can enjoy a fully customized experience!
Age Requirements: 3+
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Safari Tour Seasons & Pricing
Low Season
Apr - May
2 Person
$5,226.65
4 Person
$4,953.58
6 Person
$4,721.57
7+
Upon Request
Peak Season
July-Oct / Dec - Jan
2 Person
$5,613.85
4 Person
$5,340.78
6 Person
$5,108.77
7+
Upon Request
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Dar es Salaam Airport – Transfer to Hotel
Upon arrival at Dar es Salaam Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, you may relax after your international flight and prepare for the safari adventure starting the following day.
Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy the hotel facilities or spend the evening at leisure.
Day 1 | Accommodation
Meal Plan:Bed & Breakfast (BB)
Options based on your package:
Explorer
Mediterraneo 3*
Day 2: Fly from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your scheduled flight to Mikumi National Park. Upon arrival, you will meet your safari guide and continue with a game drive with packed lunch boxes.
Mikumi National Park is known for its open savannah, large herbivore herds, and good chances of seeing elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, lions, and many bird species. Later in the afternoon, proceed to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 | Accommodation
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Options based on your package:
Explorer
Vuma Hills Tented Camp 3*
Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park
After breakfast, depart with packed lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park. The park’s open plains offer rewarding wildlife viewing and beautiful photographic opportunities.
You may explore different areas of the park in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, impalas, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species. After a full day in the park, return to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 | Accommodation
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Options based on your package:
Explorer
Vuma Hills Tented Camp 3*
Day 4: Mikumi National Park – Udzungwa Mountains
After breakfast, drive to the Udzungwa Mountains area. Udzungwa is known for its lush forests, mountain scenery, waterfalls, primates, and rich biodiversity.
This day gives you a change of scenery from open savannah to green mountain landscapes. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings.
Day 4 | Accommodation
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Options based on your package:
Explorer
Hondo Hondo 3*
Day 5: Udzungwa Mountains – Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, depart from Udzungwa and drive toward Ruaha National Park, one of Tanzania’s largest and most impressive wilderness areas. The journey offers views of rural landscapes, highlands, and remote southern Tanzania scenery.
Upon arrival, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Ruaha is known for its wild atmosphere, large elephant population, predators, baobab trees, and the Great Ruaha River.
Day 5 | Accommodation
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Options based on your package:
Explorer
Ruaha River Lodge 3*
Day 6: Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park. Ruaha offers a remote and authentic safari experience with fewer crowds compared to the northern parks.
During your game drive, you may see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, crocodiles, hippos, and many bird species. Ruaha is also known for predators, including lions, leopards, hyenas, and wild dogs, depending on sightings and season.
Day 6 | Accommodation
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Options based on your package:
Explorer
Ruaha River Lodge 3*
Day 7: Fly from Ruaha to Nyerere National Park
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your camp.
Nyerere National Park is one of Africa’s largest protected wilderness areas, known for its rivers, lakes, woodlands, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, and rich birdlife. After arrival, enjoy the camp atmosphere and prepare for the next day’s full safari experience.
Day 7 | Accommodation
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Options based on your package:
Explorer
Rufiji River Camp 3*
Day 8: Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park
After breakfast, depart with packed lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park. The park offers a beautiful mix of river systems, open plains, woodland, and lakes.
During the game drive, you may see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, lions, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and many bird species. After a rewarding day in the wilderness, return to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 8 | Accommodation
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Options based on your package:
Explorer
Rufiji River Camp 3*
Day 9: Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park
Enjoy another full day exploring Nyerere National Park. This additional day gives you more time to discover different wildlife areas and follow animal movement based on recent sightings.
Your guide will focus on maximizing your chances of seeing wildlife across the park’s varied habitats. Nyerere is especially rewarding for travelers who enjoy remote safari landscapes, river scenery, and a quieter safari atmosphere.
Day 8 | Accommodation
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Options based on your package:
Explorer
Rufiji River Camp 3*
Day 10: Fly from Nyerere National Park to Dar es Salaam
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival, you will enjoy lunch depending on your flight schedule before connecting with your onward departure.
This marks the end of your 10-day fly-in Southern Tanzania safari through Mikumi, Udzungwa, Ruaha, and Nyerere.
Meal Plan:Breakfast & Lunch
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What's included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Transfer to Arusha Airport for Zanzibar flight
- Zanzibar Airport transfers
- Accommodation at all mentioned lodges and beach hotels
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area fees
- Crater descent fee
- All government taxes
- Packed lunch during safari days
- Lunch on departure day in Zanzibar
- 1 litre of mineral water per person per day while on safari
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide during safari
What's not included
- Visa
- International flights
- Tips for lodge and hotel staff
- Tips for driver-guide
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional Zanzibar activities
- Optional romantic honeymoon experiences
- Optional safari activities such as cultural visit, walking safari, or sundowner
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