The Soul of Southern Tanzania
12 Days Safari - The Soul of Southern Tanzania
$10600-10650 USD
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Safari summary
This is not just a safari, it is a journey into the wild heart of Southern Tanzania, where every moment feels real, raw, and deeply personal. From the vast plains of Selous Game Reserve to the golden sunsets along the Rufiji River, you will find yourself surrounded by life in its purest form.
Walk gently through the bush, feel the silence, then witness the open horizons of Mikumi National Park alive with wildlife. In Ruaha National Park, the wilderness grows deeper and wilder, where elephants roam free and nature unfolds without interruption. And in Udzungwa Mountains National Park, the forest whispers a different story, filled with waterfalls, primates, and quiet wonder.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hot air balloons
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
ARRIVAL – A WARM AFRICAN WELCOME
Your journey begins the moment you land at Julius Nyerere International Airport. The warm coastal air greets you, carrying a sense of calm and quiet excitement. You are welcomed by your guide and transferred through the lively streets of Dar es Salaam to your hotel. Tonight is for rest, but your heart already senses the adventure ahead.
Golden Tulip Hotel or Similar
DAR ES SALAAM – SELOUS GAME RESERVE
Nyerere (Selous)
The city slowly fades behind you as you journey into the vast wilderness of Selous Game Reserve. By afternoon, the magic begins. You glide along the Rufiji River on a boat safari as the sun dips low. Hippos surface nearby, crocodiles bask silently, and birds fill the sky with life. It is peaceful, raw, and unforgettable.
Selous Kinga Lodge or Similar
SELOUS – INTO THE WILD
Nyerere (Selous)
Each morning, you set out into one of Africa’s largest untouched wilderness areas. The landscapes stretch endlessly, alive with elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and the rare wild dogs. Every game drive feels like a new story unfolding, with no crowds and no rush, just you and nature in its most authentic form
Selous Kinga Lodge or Similar
WALKING SAFARI – FEEL THE WILD
Nyerere (Selous)
Before the world fully wakes, you step into the wilderness on foot. Accompanied by your guide and an armed ranger, every sound becomes meaningful. You notice the small details, including the tracks, the plants, and the rhythm of nature. This is not just seeing the wild, it is feeling it. The afternoon invites you to relax or continue exploring with another game drive.
Selous Kinga Lodge or Similar
SELOUS – MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK
Nyerere (Selous)
Your journey continues toward Mikumi National Park, where open plains stretch beneath endless skies. Along the way, wildlife accompanies you, with elephants crossing your path, giraffes moving gracefully, and antelope scattered across the savannah. Mikumi welcomes you with abundance and beauty, where nature feels both vast and intimate.
Angalia Tented Camp or Similar
MIKUMI – RUAHA NATIONAL PARK
Ruaha
Today you travel deeper into wild, untouched Africa, toward Ruaha National Park. This is where the wilderness becomes even more raw and dramatic. Rivers cut through rugged landscapes, and wildlife thrives in remarkable numbers. If you choose an evening game drive, the fading light reveals a different side of the wild, quiet, mysterious, and powerful.
Ruaha Hilltop Lodge or Similar
RUAHA – THE UNTAMED HEART
Ruaha
These days are slow, deep, and unforgettable. Ruaha offers a rare sense of isolation and authenticity. Massive elephant herds roam freely, predators move silently through the bush, and over 450 bird species fill the air with life. From your hilltop lodge, you wake to golden horizons and fall asleep beneath a sky overflowing with stars. This is Africa, untouched and unforgettable.
Ruaha Hilltop Lodge or Similar
RUAHA – UDZUNGWA MOUNTAINS
Ruaha
The journey shifts once more as you enter the lush rainforest of Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Here, you trade safari vehicles for hiking boots. Trails lead you through dense forest, past waterfalls and rare primates, surrounded by butterflies and birds. It is refreshing, peaceful, and deeply moving, offering a completely different side of Tanzania.
Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp or Similar
UDZUNGWA – MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK
Mikumi
You return to Mikumi National Park for one final day of wildlife exploration. The Mkata floodplain opens wide before you, offering one last chance to witness lions, elephants, giraffes, and colourful birdlife in their natural rhythm. It feels like a gentle farewell from the wild.
Angalia Tented Camp or Similar
MIKUMI – DAR ES SALAAM (FAREWELL)
After breakfast, you begin your journey back to Dar es Salaam. As you head to the airport, you carry more than memories, you carry stories, emotions, and moments that will stay with you forever. This was not just a safari, it was a journey into the heart of Africa.
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