7 Days Fly-In Southern Tanzania Safari Mikumi, Ruaha and Nyerere National Park

IMG_2403 A male and female lion  walking towards the camera in grass at dawn Tarangire National Park serengeti plain Guruguru Safaris CMP Leopard Relaxing on Rock Amidst Natural Habitat in Masai Mara SAFARI IN TAZ

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Group Size

Unlimited

Travel Styles

Nature & Adventure

Tour Overview:

This 7-day fly-in Southern Tanzania safari is designed for travelers who want to explore Tanzania’s quieter southern circuit with a combination of flights, game drives, and remote wilderness experiences. The journey starts in Dar es Salaam, continues to Mikumi National Park, Ruaha National Park, and Nyerere National Park, and ends with a flight back to Dar es Salaam. It is ideal for guests looking for a less-crowded safari route with rich wildlife, scenic landscapes, and comfortable 3-star safari accommodation.

Is this tour for me?

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+

Families with children are welcome! We take care to create a comfortable and seamless safari experience for travelers of all ages.

Safari Packing List

what to pack 1

Get PDF Safari Packing List + Useful Tips

Our safari packing list covers everything you need to prepare for a Tanzanian safari — what to wear, how to plan, where to stay, safari etiquette, insurance tips, and more.
what to pack 1

Get PDF Safari Packing List + Useful Tips

Our safari packing list covers everything you need to prepare for a Tanzanian safari — what to wear, how to plan, where to stay, safari etiquette, insurance tips, and more.

Safari Tour Seasons & Pricing

Low Season

Apr - May

2 Person

$3,742.20

4 Person

$3,621.48

6 Person

$3,564.00

7+

Upon Request

Peak Season

July-Oct / Dec - Jan

2 Person

$4,010.60

4 Person

$3,889.88

6 Person

$3,832.40

7+

Upon Request

MAP

You’ll Visit

- Dar es Salaam
- Mikumi National Park
- Ruaha National Park
- Nyerere National Park

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 flight and prepare for your Southern Tanzania 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*

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your scheduled flight to Mikumi National Park. Upon arrival, meet your safari guide and continue with a game drive with packed lunch boxes.

Mikumi National Park is known for its open savannah, wildlife-rich plains, 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*

After breakfast, depart from Mikumi 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 3 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Ruaha River lodge 3*

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 many northern safari 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 4 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Ruaha River Lodge 3*

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 following day’s full safari experience.

Day 5 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Rufiji River Camp 3*

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 6 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Rufiji River Camp 3*

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 7-day fly-in Southern Tanzania safari through Mikumi, Ruaha, and Nyerere National Park.

Meal Plan:Breakfast & Lunch

Let's Plan Your Adventure

Get instant answers about safari packages, mountain climbing, accommodation, pricing, and travel planning.

Picture of Chat With  Expert

Chat With Expert

What's included

What's not included

BOOK THIS TOUR

Do you need a visa to visit Tanzania?

You can obtain this visa either online or on arrival. Typically, it takes 3-5 days to get your visa approved online. However, if your trip starts in less than a week, we recommend opting for the on-arrival visa. To avoid issues with POS machines, bring $50 in cash.

What Our Clients say about us

Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
Florian Wirtz profile picture
Florian Wirtz
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Great 4-day safari, Fantastic! We booked a private 4-day safari with Guruguru Safari for our honeymoon, and it was truly the best trip. The experience was beyond our imagination and a memory we will never forget. Everything went smoothly from start to finish on the safari. The journey to Serengeti National Park was quite strenuous, but the vehicle was air-conditioned and the seats were comfortable, and we were very well looked after the whole time. We stayed at Leo Leo Serengeti Camp which was wonderful the surroundings were beautiful and perfectly balanced, a peaceful haven. The staff were warm and friendly and the food was excellent. The second and third days were full-day safaris in the park, and we were overwhelmed by the amount of wildlife we saw: lions, wildebeest, impala, kudu, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, wild dogs, zebras, hippos, crocodiles and more. Seeing the endangered wild dog was a special highlight, and it was made even more special to learn that it is an iconic species of the park. Our tour guide and driver, Goodlucky, deserves special praise. He was kind, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the animals, the landscape, the villages and the local culture. He made us feel completely comfortable and his driving skills were exceptional. We felt safe at all times.
Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
Sidrat K profile picture
Sidrat K
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
GURUGURU SAFARIS I enjoyed a lot everything was beautiful organised.and it was lots of fun
Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
jesse b profile picture
jesse b
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Perfecto So amazing and adventurous i enjoyed alot
Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
Said M profile picture
Said M
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Nice safari It was worth the price I paid. and I had good experience with them in ngorongoro
Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
Zainab W profile picture
Zainab W
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
⭐️⭐️⭐️ My experience with Guruguru Safaris was absolutely amazing! From the excellent customer service to the well-organized arrangements, everything was handled professionally. The team was welcoming, supportive, and attentive to every detail, making the entire experience smooth, enjoyable, and memorable. I truly appreciated their commitment to ensuring we had a wonderful experience. I would definitely recommend Guruguru Safaris to anyone looking for a reliable and unforgettable safari experience. Definitely a 10/10! ❤️
Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
Said M profile picture
Said M
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Guruguru shines our experience ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an amazing experience with GuruGuru Tour Guide! The tour was well-organized, enjoyable, and full of wonderful experiences. The guide was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and very helpful throughout the trip. Everything was handled smoothly, making the whole journey comfortable and memorable. I truly appreciated the excellent service, hospitality, and attention to detail. I highly recommend GuruGuru Tour Guide to anyone looking for a fun, safe, and unforgettable travel experience. Definitely worth it! I would love to travel with them again.
Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
jesse b profile picture
jesse b
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
10/10 So fun and enjoyable nice experience
Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
Adalyn M profile picture
Adalyn M
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
The best of the best! Highly recommended! The beauty of Tanzania will forever remain in our hearts! Our safari adventure was exceptional from start to finish. The sales team created a perfect itinerary, and everything went smoothly. Every national park we visited was unique and beautiful, and our driver-guide was professional, knowledgeable, and outstanding. The best of the best! Highly recommended!
Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
Daydream63291754433 profile picture
Daydream63291754433
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Perfect Family Safari We had an incredible 6-day safari with Guruguru Safaris, and it was truly an unforgettable adventure for our family. Everything was well organized from start to finish, making our trip smooth and enjoyable. A special thank you to our guide, Goodlucky who was exceptional. His knowledge of the wildlife was outstanding, and his driving skills made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the journey. He was always patient, friendly, and ensured we had the best possible wildlife viewing experiences.
Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
seka trizza profile picture
seka trizza
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Great Day We had an amazing day visiting the ngorongoro crater. The tour guide was informative and great. The food was well prepared. It was a beautiful day. Make sure you go with guruguru safaris.

Other Related Safari Packages

selous 4

Fly-In Southern Tanzania Safari – Mikumi, Udzungwa, Ruaha & Nyerere

Starts from
$4,721.57
Per person

Tanzania Safari

Fly-In Southern Tanzania Safari Mikumi, Ruaha and Nyerere National Park

Starts from
$3,564.0
Per person

nyerere np

Fly-In Southern Tanzania Safari Mikumi, Ruaha & Nyerere National Park

Starts from
$3,942.77
Per person