7-Day Legacy Southern Safari Adventure
Three ecosystems in a week: the rivers of Nyerere, the plains of Mikumi and the mountain forest of Udzungwa, with a hike to the Sanje Waterfalls.
- Length
- 7 days, 6 nights
- Starts and ends
- Dar es Salaam (hotel or Julius Nyerere International Airport)
- Travel style
- Private safari: your own vehicle and guide
- Transport
- Private 4×4; SGR train from Morogoro on the last day
- Accommodation
- Hotel in Dar es Salaam and lodges in the parks
- Group size
- From 2 travellers
- Best months
- We advise when you enquire
From
US$4,950
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
For travellers who want more than game drives. After a boat safari and a full day in Nyerere, you walk with a ranger and cross to Mikumi for its open plains. The trip ends in the Udzungwa Mountains, a forest park known for species found nowhere else, with a hike to the Sanje Waterfalls. It is a good choice for birdwatchers and anyone who enjoys being on foot.
Highlights
- A boat safari on the Rufiji River and a full day in Nyerere
- A walking safari with an experienced ranger
- A full day on Mikumi’s plains and a visit to a Maasai boma
- A forest hike in the Udzungwa Mountains to the Sanje Waterfalls
- Endemic primates, birds and plants in Udzungwa
Route
Dar es Salaam → Nyerere (2 nights) → Mikumi (2 nights) → Udzungwa Mountains → Morogoro → (SGR train) Dar es Salaam
Day by day
Arrive in Dar es Salaam
We meet you at Julius Nyerere International Airport and take you to your hotel to rest.
To Nyerere and the Rufiji River
Drive to Nyerere and settle into your lodge, then an afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River among hippos, crocodiles and birdlife.
A full day in Nyerere
A full day with a picnic lunch, searching for lions, elephants and the elusive African wild dog.
A walk, then on to Mikumi
A morning walking safari with a ranger, then a drive of about six hours to Mikumi.
A full day in Mikumi
Game drives on Mikumi’s plains for elephant, lion, giraffe, buffalo and zebra. In the evening, visit a Maasai cultural boma.
Udzungwa and the Sanje Waterfalls
A short drive to the Udzungwa Mountains and a guided forest hike to the Sanje Waterfalls, looking for monkeys, birds and rare plants on the way.
By train back to Dar es Salaam
Drive to Morogoro through village and farm country, then the SGR train of about 2 hours back to Dar es Salaam and a transfer to your hotel or the airport.
Where you stay
| Night | Area | Lodge or camp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dar es Salaam | Confirmed in your personal itinerary |
| 2–3 | Nyerere National Park | Confirmed in your personal itinerary |
| 4–5 | Mikumi National Park | Confirmed in your personal itinerary |
| 6 | Udzungwa Mountains | Confirmed in your personal itinerary |
Included
- SGR train ticket, Morogoro to Dar es Salaam
- 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 day in Udzungwa
“Best safari experience ever! Our guides and drivers were great.” Jessi Venter, Tarangire · Google review, October 2026
Request a quote for this safari
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