Southern circuit safaris Tanzania
SOUTHERN CIRCUIT SAFARIS TANZANIA
OVERVIEW:
The south of Tanzania is mostly a destination for the the second time visitors. The south can also be combined with the the serengeti in the north or linked with the west if time and budget allow.
This tour is the best of southern Tanzania safari for selous, Ruaha is home of high concentration of Greater kudu and elephant in Africa and the second largest national park in Africa after Katie national park.
This tour takes you in visit 4 southern circuit game parks of Tanzania for game viewing, walking and boat excursion, also for great river experiences on the Rufiji river and for walking safari in uduzungwa mountains national park is all about forests, waterfalls and weird endemics.
The southern circuit has a lot to offer. Its national parks and game reserves are remote and visited by few tourists hence allowing you to experience a quiet and intimate connection with the wild when on safari.
10 Days to Selous, Udzungwa, Ruaha & Mikumi Safari Package: Perfect as an adventure for wildlife enthusiasts, serious safari-goers or newcomers alike, this journey promises the best that Southern Tanzania has to offer with an amazing selection of iconic parks and reserves for you to experience fully inclusive safari that explores in with experiences of game drive, boat safari, walking safari & hiking to Selous, Ruaha, Mikumi and Udzungwa. Capture these memories into camera for life time, the unforgettable safari experiences.
10 DAYS SELOUS, UDZUNGWA, RUAHA & MIKUMI ITINERARY
Day 1: Dar es salaam to Selous – 5 hrs drive
Meet & greet in Dar es salaam at 0730 hrs & drive with lunch box to Selous. Enjoy late afternoon thrilling boat safari on the Rufiji River where you will see hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat. Overnight at Selous Jimbiza Camp on FB Basis ( Lunch & Dinner).
Day 2: Selous
Full day game drive with lunch box. Overnight at Selous Jimbiza Camp on FB Basis (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Day 3: Selous
Full day game drive with lunch box. Overnight at Selous Jimbiza Camp on FB Basis (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Day 4: Selous to Mikumi – 7 hrs drive
Early morning – Walking safari. Drive back to Mikumi with lunch box. Enjoy scenery, through crude road but one of the unforgotten safaris for the true traveler. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of landscape, which is dominated by Hills and Plains as well as part of the famous Miombo Woodlands, these varied habitats. Overnight at Camp Bastian on FB basis (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) .
Day 5: Mikumi to Udzungwa – 1 hr drive
After breakfast, drive to Udzungwa for hiking till Sanje Falls. Enjoy swimming at the in the cool water hole at the base of the falls. Hot lunch at the lodge. Return back to Mikumi for overnight at Camp Bastian on FB Basis (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Day 6: Udzungwa to Ruaha – 7 hrs drive
After breakfast, drive with lunch box to Ruaha. En-route visit local villages & farms. On the way pass through the Kitonga hills which are part of the Udzungwa Mountains. The road then follows the Great Ruaha River and then climbs the Great Rift Escarpment. En-route visit Neema Craft. Overnight at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge on FB Basis (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Day 7: Ruaha
After breakfast, full day game drive with lunch box. Overnight at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge on FB Basis (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Day 8: Ruaha
After breakfast, full day game drive with lunch box. Overnight at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge on FB Basis (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) .
Day 9 : Ruaha to Mikumi – 6 hrs drive
After breakfast, drive to Mikumi with lunch box. Late afternoon game drive with sunset view & watch the animal’s drinking water at hippo pool. Overnight at Camp Bastian on FB basis (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) .
Day 10 : Mikumi to Dar es salaam- 6 hrs drive
After breakfast, drive back to Dar with lunch box (Breakfast & Lunch) END OF TRIP. Additional activity If interested & have enough time: Maasai Walking tour can be arranged, 45 minute walk one way, spending 1 hr in Maasai Village with their morning activities like milking cow. Depart at 0600 hrs & expect to be back by 0930 hrs & depart back to Dar es salaam.