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Private journeys across Tanzania
10-Day Southern Tanzania Safari and River Adventure
Trip Overview
Overview
Trade the northern circuit for a quieter southern Tanzania adventure. This private journey pairs broad Mikumi grasslands, the forests of Udzungwa, Ruaha’s rugged country and the Rufiji River ecosystem of Nyerere National Park.
In Pictures
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The Route
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Dar es Salaam
Welcome to the coast
Arrive in Dar es Salaam and meet your Meshuko representative for a smooth transfer to your hotel. Use the evening to rest before travelling into Tanzania’s southern safari country.
Airport transfer as scheduled Dinner where included in your quote
Tour accommodation level
Choose one level for the entire itinerary. Your selection updates all lodge options and the tour price.
Day 2: Mikumi National Park
Drive into Mikumi’s open plains
Head inland to Mikumi National Park, where open savannah makes wildlife viewing especially rewarding. Settle into camp and take an afternoon game drive as the light softens.
Road transfer from Dar es Salaam Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Tour accommodation level
Choose one level for the entire itinerary. Your selection updates all lodge options and the tour price.
Day 3: Mikumi National Park
A full day with wildlife
Spend the day exploring Mikumi’s grasslands and miombo woodland. Elephant, giraffe, zebra and predators are all possible, with the route chosen around the day’s freshest tracks and sightings.
Flexible full-day game drive Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Tour accommodation level
Choose one level for the entire itinerary. Your selection updates all lodge options and the tour price.
Day 4: Udzungwa Mountains
Forest paths and waterfalls
Continue to the Udzungwa Mountains for a change of pace. This day focuses on forest scenery, birdlife and a guided walk chosen to suit your energy level and current trail conditions.
Scenic road transfer and guided walk Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Tour accommodation level
Choose one level for the entire itinerary. Your selection updates all lodge options and the tour price.
Day 5: Ruaha National Park
Reach wild Ruaha
Travel to Ruaha, a vast landscape of rocky hills, baobabs and the Great Ruaha River. Arrive in time for an afternoon drive and an introduction to one of Tanzania’s least crowded major parks.
Road transfer and afternoon game drive Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Tour accommodation level
Choose one level for the entire itinerary. Your selection updates all lodge options and the tour price.
Day 6: Ruaha National Park
Big skies and remote wildlife
Explore Ruaha with a full day in the bush. The park’s remote feel, elephant herds and predator populations make every drive different, with your guide adapting the route as conditions unfold.
Flexible full-day game drive Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Tour accommodation level
Choose one level for the entire itinerary. Your selection updates all lodge options and the tour price.
Day 7: Nyerere National Park
Travel to the Rufiji River ecosystem
Continue to Nyerere National Park, a huge reserve shaped by rivers, lakes and woodland. Settle in, then enjoy a gentle introduction to this quieter southern safari landscape.
Transfer arranged by road or air in your quote Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Tour accommodation level
Choose one level for the entire itinerary. Your selection updates all lodge options and the tour price.
Day 8: Nyerere National Park
Game drive and sunset boat safari
Combine a game drive with time on the Rufiji River. From the water, watch for hippos, crocodiles and birdlife, then enjoy the changing colours of the evening from a quiet riverside setting.
Game drive plus boat safari Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Tour accommodation level
Choose one level for the entire itinerary. Your selection updates all lodge options and the tour price.
Day 9: Flight to Dar es Salaam
Return to Dar es Salaam
Take the scheduled flight from the Nyerere area to Dar es Salaam. The remainder of the day is kept flexible for your onward arrangements or a final night in the city.
Scheduled domestic flight and transfer Breakfast
Tour accommodation level
Choose one level for the entire itinerary. Your selection updates all lodge options and the tour price.
Day 10: Outbound flight from Dar es Salaam
Airport transfer and departure
Enjoy a final breakfast, then transfer to Julius Nyerere International Airport for your international departure. A beach extension can be added before or after the safari.
Transfer arranged around your flight Breakfast
Logistics
What's Included
Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Park fees and game drives
- Accommodation and meals as stated in your quote
- Drinking water during game drives
- Airport transfers as scheduled
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities not listed in your quote
Good To Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this itinerary be tailored?
Yes. We can adjust the pace, accommodation level, activities and arrival or departure arrangements to suit your travel plans.