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This 13-day Southern Circuit safari combines thrilling game drives, walking safaris, and cultural experiences across Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park), Mikumi, Ruaha, and Udzungwa Mountains National Parks. Ideal for travelers seeking a less crowded and more authentic Tanzanian safari experience.
The dry season (June to October) is ideal for both wildlife viewing and chimpanzee trekking.
Yes! This itinerary combines diverse activities—boat safaris, walking, cultural visits, and classic game drives—making it great for first-time safari-goers who want variety.
Moderate. Most days involve driving and wildlife viewing, but the hike to Sanje Waterfalls requires a decent fitness level (2–4 hours of trekking).
Yes, you’ll stay in authentic tented camps, eco-lodges, and safari lodges. Meals, park fees, and activities are also included unless otherwise stated.
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Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport, your guide will meet and transfer you to the Southern Sun Hotel for an overnight stay. Relax and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Southern Sun Hotel
Meals Included: None
Depart at 08:00 AM for Selous Game Reserve, Africa’s largest protected wilderness (approx. 5 hours). After lunch at camp, enjoy a sunset boat safari on the Rufiji River, known for hippos, crocodiles, and rich birdlife.
Overnight: Nyerere Tented Camp
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Explore the untouched wilderness of Selous Game Reserve, four times the size of the Serengeti. Experience a mix of guided walking safaris, private 4×4 game drives, and boating excursions.
Spot elephants, buffalo, giraffes, wildebeests, lions, leopards, and over 350 bird species.
Overnight: Nyerere Tented Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start with an early morning walking safari near local villages for a cultural glimpse, then enjoy a full-day game drive across different sections of the reserve. Arrive at Sable Mountain Lodge in the evening.
Overnight: Sable Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel through Northern Selous to Mikumi National Park (approx. 5–6 hours). If arrival permits, embark on an afternoon safari in Mikumi—often referred to as Tanzania’s “mini-Serengeti.”
Overnight: Camp Bastian Mikumi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing in Mikumi, home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas, wildebeests, and occasional sightings of leopards and African wild dogs.
Bird lovers can spot hornbills, bee-eaters, and eagles in this biodiverse landscape.
Overnight: Camp Bastian Mikumi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart for Ruaha National Park (5–6 hours). Pass scenic villages and arrive at Tandala Tented Camp. Later, enjoy nature walks or relax at your lodge surrounded by baobabs and acacias.
Overnight: Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend three full days on game drives in Ruaha, the second-largest national park in Tanzania. Follow the Ruaha River, where elephants, kudu, sable antelope, crocodiles, and hippos gather.
Ruaha is also home to more than 370 bird species, making it a paradise for photographers and birders alike.
Overnight: Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast and a short morning game drive, journey back via Mikumi to Udzungwa Mountains National Park (5–6 hours). Stop at Mang’ula village for a cultural walk to experience rural Tanzanian life.
End the day with a drink at the Hondo Hondo bar, watching baboons pass by.
Overnight: Udzungwa Forest Camp (Hondo Hondo)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today’s adventure takes you into Udzungwa’s lush rainforest. Trek to the 180-meter-high Sanje Waterfall, passing rare primates like the Iringa red colobus and Sanje mangabey. Cool off in natural plunge pools and enjoy lunch with breathtaking views.
Return to camp by evening.
Overnight: Udzungwa Forest Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive back to Dar es Salaam with lunch boxes provided. Arrival in the afternoon marks the end of your 13-day Southern Tanzania safari adventure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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P.O.Box 19131, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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P.O.Box 19131, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
info@gecko-adventure.com
+255 784 991 576
www.gecko-adventure.com
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