6-Day Hidden Gems of Southern Tanzania Safari
Two southern parks in six days: the open plains of Mikumi, reached by train to Morogoro, and the river wilderness of Nyerere, with a boat safari on the Rufiji.
- Length
- 6 days, 5 nights
- Starts and ends
- Dar es Salaam (hotel or Julius Nyerere International Airport)
- Travel style
- Private safari: your own vehicle and guide
- Transport
- SGR train to Morogoro, then private 4×4
- Accommodation
- Lodges in Mikumi and Nyerere
- Group size
- From 2 travellers
- Best months
- We advise when you enquire
From
US$3,300
per person
Starting price per person.
Prefer a different standard? We can swap any lodge for something simpler or more luxurious and requote.
Prices are a guide. Lodge rates, park fees and availability change, so we always confirm your exact price in a personal quote before you book. Your price depends on the lodges you choose, your travel dates and your group size. Request a quote at any time, with no obligation to book. Simpler budget options are available on special request.
Includes park fees, private 4×4, guide, lodges and full board during the safari. A 30% deposit confirms your booking; the balance is due 30 days before you travel.
Overview
A relaxed introduction to the south. You leave Dar es Salaam on the fast SGR train to Morogoro and continue to Mikumi for two nights on its open plains. Then you cross to Nyerere for river safaris, a full game drive and an optional walk with a ranger. The south has far fewer vehicles than the north, so sightings are often yours alone.
Highlights
- The SGR train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro
- Mikumi’s hippo pools, baobabs and open plains
- A visit to a Maasai boma near Mikumi
- A sunset boat safari and sundowner on the Rufiji River
- A chance of African wild dogs in Nyerere
Route
Dar es Salaam → (SGR train) Morogoro → Mikumi (2 nights) → Nyerere (3 nights) → Dar es Salaam
Day by day
By train to Morogoro, then Mikumi
Pick-up in Dar es Salaam and a transfer to the SGR station for a train of about 2 hours to Morogoro. Your guide meets you there for the drive of about 2 hours to Mikumi and a first afternoon game drive.
A full day in Mikumi
From sunrise to sunset among Mikumi’s hippo pools, baobabs and acacia woodland, looking for elephant, lion, giraffe and zebra, with a picnic lunch in the park. In the evening, visit a Maasai boma.
Mikumi to Nyerere
A drive of about 5 to 6 hours to Nyerere, game viewing on the way, arriving in time for sunset.
A full day in Nyerere
Game drives across one of Africa’s largest wildernesses, looking for African wild dogs, elephants, lions, hippos and crocodiles, and a remarkable variety of birds.
A walk, then the river
An optional morning walk with an experienced ranger, then a late-afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River, ending with a sundowner on the riverbank.
Back to Dar es Salaam
Drive back to Dar es Salaam, stopping in a village on the way to meet the community. Drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Where you stay
| Night | Area | Lodge or camp |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Mikumi National Park | Confirmed in your personal itinerary |
| 3–5 | Nyerere National Park | Confirmed in your personal itinerary |
Included
- SGR train ticket, Dar es Salaam to Morogoro
- Park and conservation fees
- All accommodation
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional driver-guide
- Full board during the safari
- All transfers
- Reservation costs
- Support from our team, 24 hours a day, during your trip
Not included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance and medical evacuation cover
- Tips (guideline US$20 per person per day)
- Drinks and personal items
- Anything not listed in the itinerary
Make it yours
Add a day in the Uvidunda Mountains
Add Zanzibar
An extra night in Mikumi
“Best safari experience ever! Our guides and drivers were great.” Jessi Venter, Tarangire · Google review, October 2026
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