The 10-Day Southern Circuit Explorer Safari Tours

After breakfast, depart Dar es Salaam for the scenic drive to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). Upon arrival, settle into your lodge before embarking on an unforgettable afternoon boat safari along the Rufiji River. Glide quietly past hippos, crocodiles, and a dazzling array of birdlife while soaking in the tranquil beauty of the riverine wilderness. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.

Spend a full day exploring Tanzania’s largest protected area, Nyerere National Park. Traverse diverse habitats in search of magnificent wildlife, including elephants, lions, hippos, and the rare and elusive African wild dogs. The expansive wilderness offers exceptional opportunities for close wildlife encounters and memorable photo moments. Return to your lodge in the evening to relax and enjoy dinner. Overnight stay at the same lodge.

Begin the day with a morning walking safari accompanied by an experienced park ranger in Nyerere National Park. This intimate bush walk allows you to explore the smaller details of the wilderness—animal tracks, plants, and signs of wildlife offering a unique perspective on the ecosystem. After breakfast, depart for Mikumi National Park with a scenic drive of approximately 5 hours, passing through Morogoro town and beautiful landscapes. Upon arrival, check in at the lodge and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.

Enjoy a full day of exciting game drives through the diverse habitats of Mikumi National Park. Explore the open plains and forested areas as you seek out a variety of wildlife, including giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, lions, and leopards. Take a break mid-day for a scenic picnic lunch in the heart of the park, surrounded by nature’s tranquility. On your back from the game drive, you will visit the Maasai boma and experience and interact with their culture.  In the evening return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, take a short scenic drive of approximately 1.5 hours to Udzungwa Mountains National Park, renowned for its scenic landscape such as waterfalls, mountains and endemic primate species. Upon arrival, embark on a guided hike through the forest trails to the spectacular Sanje Waterfalls, the tallest in Tanzania. Along the way, spot vibrant birdlife, monkeys, and endemic plants. After the hike, relax and unwind at your lodge nestled within this verdant wilderness. Overnight stay in Udzungwa.

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive of approximately 5 hours from Udzungwa to Iringa, passing through picturesque landscapes dotted with iconic baobab trees, traditional rural villages, and farmlands. Along the way, admire the distant silhouette of the Udzingwa Mountains near Morogoro and experience the rhythms of Tanzanian countryside life. Upon arrival in Iringa, check in at the charming Iringa Sunset Hotel, where you can relax and take in panoramic views of the surrounding highlands. Overnight stay at Iringa Sunset Hotel.

After breakfast, depart Iringa for the drive to Ruaha National Park, approximately 2 hours through scenic highland landscapes. Upon arrival, embark on an afternoon game drive in Ruaha, where you will explore its rugged wilderness renowned for large populations of elephants, lions, leopards, and greater kudu. The park’s diverse habitats and dramatic baobab-studded landscapes provide fantastic opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. Overnight stay inside Ruaha National Park.

Begin your day with an early morning game drive in Ruaha National Park, exploring the park’s rugged landscapes and diverse wildlife. Expect to see majestic lions, elephants, leopards, kudu, and a variety of other animals thriving in this vast wilderness. Midday, enjoy a bush lunch surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. After lunch, depart Ruaha and drive back to Iringa town. Upon arrival, check in at the Iringa Sunset Hotel, where you can relax and enjoy dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, depart Iringa and embark on the scenic drive to Morogoro, passing through charming rural villages and lush landscapes. Upon arrival, board the evening train to Dar es Salaam, enjoying a comfortable and unique journey through the heart of Tanzania. The train ride offers a relaxing way to take in the countryside before arriving in Dar es Salaam in the evening. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.