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Tanzania · Safari

Best of Nyerere, Ruaha, Udzungwa & Mikumi

Tanzania’s south without the crowds: boat on the Rufiji, wild dog country in Ruaha, then forest and Mikumi plains.

10 days, 9 nights · Private

A specialist southern circuit for travellers who have already seen the north, or who want wilder camps and fewer vehicles. Nyerere (formerly Selous) is boat and walking country; Ruaha is vast, dry and famous for dogs and lions; Udzungwa is rainforest; Mikumi is the accessible close.

Highlights

  • Rufiji boat safari
  • Ruaha predators
  • Udzungwa waterfalls
  • Mikumi plains

Itinerary

  1. Day 1–3

    Nyerere National Park

    Fly or drive in. Game drives, boat safari on the Rufiji and a guided walk.

  2. Day 4–6

    Ruaha

    Transfer west into baobab-and-kopje country. Full days looking for wild dog, kudu and lion.

  3. Day 7–8

    Udzungwa

    Forest camp, Sanje Falls hike and endemic birding.

  4. Day 9–10

    Mikumi and Dar

    Last game drive, then return to Dar es Salaam.

Included

  • Park fees
  • Camps or lodges on full board
  • Activities listed
  • Internal transfers as quoted

Not included

  • International flights
  • Insurance
  • Tips

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