15 Days Tanzania Southern Drive in and Fly Out Experience
What to expect
Allow us to show you the beauty of southern parks of Tanzania. This package is the best for those who are visiting Tanzania for the second time and would like to see something else apart for Serengeti. Also, it is a good program for those who would like to visit less crowded parks. The south circuit will give you maximum wildlife safari experience where by most of the time it will be just your car and a group of animals. Less cars, greater picture. Remember all can be tailormade according to your schedule, it can be more days or less days. We are flexible. The price will also depend on the luxury level of accommodation you would like to have. We are here to make your safari a memorable one, share with us your ideas and we will do the rest.
Day to day Itinerary
1 NIGHT IN DAR ES SALAAM
Dar Es Salaam
Day 1
Arrive Dar es salaam airport where you will be met our representative who will transfer you to Golden Tulip Hotel for overnight. Dar es salaam is a business and largest city in Tanzania, it is an industrial center and the major port of the country. This itinerary gives you an opportunity of one night in Dar es salaam, let us know if you need a day or 2 to explore the city before starting your safari.
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Overnight: Golden Tulip Hotel
3 NIGHTS IN NYERERE NATIONAL PARK
Nyerere National Park
Your first morning in Africa, the sun rise is very beautiful from your room, how do you feel to be here…. Have breakfast and your safari guide will be ready waiting for you outside the hotel so that you can start a beautiful wildlife safari in Africa. After breakfast depart to Nyerere National Park. Nyerere National Park is Africa’s largest stand-alone National Park with 30,893 square kilometers roughly 230 Kilometers from Dar es salaam. Arrive in Nyerere National Park in good time for lunch, and after lunch depart the hotel for afternoon game drive. You will have a total of 3 nights in this national park. Remember Nyerere National Park was formerly Selous Game Reserve. The name of this part of Selous Game Reserve with more animals and ideal for game drive has been changed to Nyerere National Park, and the other part remain as Selous Game Reserve. On day two you will be able to do boat safari in Rufiji River. This is a beautiful experience. Remember walking safari is also possible in Selous. Tell us what you wish to do and we will do the rest. Your accommodation will depend on level of luxury you would like to book. We have budget, medium and luxury accommodation, options Let us know and we will find the best for you.
It can be Sand Rivers Camp, Rufiji River Camp, or Selous Safari Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Selous Safari Camp, Rufiji River Camp or Sand Rivers Camp.
2 NIGHTS MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK
Mikumi National Park
We know you cannot get enough of Nyerere National Park, but we have to leave so that you can get a chance to explore the Mikumi National Park among others. After breakfast leave the park and drive to Mikumi National Park. Arrive inn good time for lunch and after lunch you will have afternoon game drive in the park. This Park is located in Morogoro region with a size of 3230 square kilometers and was established in 1964 it is the most accessible park from Dar es salaam and the road from Dar es salaam to Iringa pass though this park. You will spend two nights here and hope you will see most of what is available when it comes to wildlife, birds, and so on. Your accommodation will be either in Bastian Camp, or Vuma Hills Lodge. Tell us your budget and we are here for you.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Vuma Hills or Bastian Camp
3 NIGHTS IN UDZUNGWA NATIONAL PARK
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
After sitting in the car for a long time, we want to give you a break by giving you an option for hiking Udzungwa mountains. After breakfast have last morning game drive in Mikumi National Park then proceed to Udzungwa mountains National Park. This Park has a size of 1,990 square kilometers and it includes rainforest, mountain forest, miombo woodland, grassland and steppe. The Park is rich with more than 400 bird species and 2500 plant species and 25% of the plant species are endemic. Hiking in this park is something you will love most, the waterfall with the beautiful view of sanje village is breathtaking. On day one you will just arrive and relax, on Day two you will do the hike and on day three you will have village tour, market visit and sugar cane plantation visit. Your accommodation options can be at Hondohondo Lodge or Udzungwa Lodge, again depending on how much you want to spend for your safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Overnight: Hondohondo Lodge or Udzungwa Lodge.
2 NIGHTS IN IRINGA TOWN
Iringa
Hope your stay at Udzungwa mountains has been great, the experience has been something to remember. After breakfast leave to Iringa town. I recommend you to have 2 nights in Iringa because of the beauty of this town. Arrive in Iringa in good time for lunch. In Iringa you will be on bed and breakfast to give you a chance to explore different restaurants. After lunch drive to Sunset Hotel for beautiful sunset and dinner. I can say the beautiful view of Iringa town and sunset from this hotel is incomparable. The next day you will get a chance to visit the Isimila Stone age site and natural pillars. Have lunch and return to the city for city tour. Your accommodation for both nights will be at Sunset Hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sunset Hotel
3 NIGHTS IN RUAHA NATIONAL PARK
Ruaha National Park
Have a relaxing breakfast, no hurry you are in Afrika, Hakuna Matata, after breakfast depart to Ruaha National Park where you will stop in Iringa Town for lunch before proceeding to the park. The additional of Usangu Game Reserve and other important wetland to the park in 20-08 increased Ruaha National Park to about 28,226 square Kilometers making the park the largest protected area in East Africa. This Park is about 130 Kilometers from Iringa town. This Park can be reached by car and by flight. After lunch enter the park and proceed with game drive. In Ruaha National Park you can do balloon safari or walking for extra cost. Let us know if you want us to include this on your package. Arrive in your accommodation in good time for sunset then dinner and overnight. Your accommodation can be in Ruaha River Lodge, Kigelia Ruaha or Jongomero. Share with us your expectations and we are happy to advice you.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Ruaha River Lodge, Kigelia Ruaha or Jongomero
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TRIP COST
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Price from 15 Days Tanzania Southern Drive in and Fly Out Experience
Includes & Excludes
- 4×4 vehicle for safari from day 1 to last day
- Private use of game drive vehicle
- Game drive as per the itinerary
- Park entry fee
- Boat Safari in Selous
- Walking Safari in Ruaha
- Levy Fee
- Concession fee
- Full board accommodation except in Dar es salaam and Iringa
- Water during safari
- Flight from Dar es salaam to Ruaha
- International flights
- Airport taxes
- All meals and drinks not specified
- Tips and gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
