Meet your guide at the airport or your hotel in Dar es Salaam. After a short briefing, you will begin your journey to Selous Game Reserve, one of the largest protected wildlife areas in Africa. Enjoy a scenic drive through rural villages and landscapes. On arrival, check in at your lodge or camp. Depending on your arrival time, you may have option to enjoy a late afternoon boat safari along the Rufiji River on an extra cost.

Main Destination: Nyerere (Selous) NP

Accommodation: Selous river camp,

Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the vast and untouched wilderness of Selous and walking safaris. The park is home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wild dogs, buffaloes, and numerous bird species. With fewer crowds compared to northern parks, Selous offers a truly authentic safari experience. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while surrounded by nature, then continue exploring different areas of the park, including woodlands, open plains, and riverine habitats. In the late afternoon, return to your lodge for relaxation and dinner.

Main Destination: Nyerere (Selous) NP

Accommodation: Selous river camp,

Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

After breakfast, depart from Selous and begin your journey towards Mikumi National Park. The drive will take you through scenic landscapes, local villages, and possibly some wildlife sightings along the way, especially in the buffer zones between the parks. Arrive in Mikumi in the afternoon and check in at your lodge or camp. If time allows, enjoy a short evening game drive in Mikumi well known for its open horizons and large populations of elephants, antelopes, lions, and more

Main Destination: Mikumi National Park

Accommodation: Mikumi safari lodge,

Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

After an early breakfast, depart Mikumi and drive to Ruaha National Park. Tanzania’s largest national park and one of the most remote and wild. The journey takes you through the Southern Highlands, with opportunities to enjoy scenic views and cultural encounters along the way. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and some rest. In the late afternoon, head out for a game drive in Ruaha. This park is known for its rugged landscapes, baobab trees, and high concentration of predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as large herds of elephants and buffaloes.

Main Destination: Ruaha National Park

Accommodation: Ruaha hilltop lodge,

Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

After an early breakfast, head out for a two full day game drive in Ruaha National Park. This day is dedicated to exploring different parts of the park, which is known for its dramatic landscapes, great predators, and vast herds of elephants, buffaloes, kudus, and other antelopes. The Great Ruaha River, which runs along the park’s eastern boundary, attracts a variety of wildlife, especially during the dry season.

Main Destination: Ruaha National Park

Accommodation: Ruaha hilltop lodge,

Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

After an early breakfast, head out for a two full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park. With your experienced guide, enjoy incredible sightings and photographic opportunities. Take a packed lunch in the bush, and continue your exploration into the afternoon before returning to your lodge or camp to relax and enjoy dinner under the stars.

Main Destination: Ruaha National Park

Accommodation: Ruaha hilltop lodge,

Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

After an early breakfast, depart Ruaha for your journey back to Dar es Salaam. The return can either be by road or by a scheduled domestic flight (depending on your travel plan or budget). Upon arrival in Dar, your guide will drop you off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Southern Tanzania safari experience.

Main Destination: Dar es Salaam