6-Day Southern Tanzania Safari
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6-Day Southern Tanzania Safari

6 Days / 5 Nights Wildlife & Wilderness Safari Dar es Salaam

Overview

Experience the wild beauty of Southern Tanzania on a six-day safari combining Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park. Enjoy exciting game drives, a Rufiji River boat safari, scenic wilderness landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife encounters across two of Tanzania's major southern safari destinations.

Safari Details

Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Starting Point
Dar es Salaam
Ending Point
Dar es Salaam
Safari Type
Wildlife & Wilderness Safari
Best Time to Visit
June – October
Price
$2,450 / person

Itinerary (6 Days)

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park

Depart from Dar es Salaam and travel toward Nyerere National Park. After arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive exploring the park's plains and woodland areas.

Destination Nyerere National Park
Accommodation Nyerere Lodge · Lodge
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 02

Nyerere National Park Full-Day Safari

Spend a full day exploring Nyerere by 4×4 safari vehicle. Search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, wild dogs and other wildlife across the park's diverse habitats.

Destination Nyerere National Park
Accommodation Nyerere Tented Camp · Tented Camp
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03

Rufiji River Boat Safari

Enjoy a different perspective of Nyerere with a boat safari along the Rufiji River. Look for hippos, crocodiles, elephants and rich birdlife along the river and surrounding wetlands.

Destination Rufiji River
Accommodation Nyerere Tented Camp · Tented Camp
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04

Nyerere to Ruaha National Park

Travel toward Ruaha National Park. After arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive through Ruaha's rugged landscapes and baobab-studded wilderness.

Destination Ruaha National Park
Accommodation Ruaha River Lodge · Lodge
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05

Full-Day Ruaha National Park

Spend a full day exploring Ruaha. Enjoy game drives along the Great Ruaha River and across the park's plains and woodlands, with opportunities to see elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards and other wildlife.

Destination Ruaha National Park
Accommodation Ruaha Tented Camp · Tented Camp
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06

Ruaha to Departure

Enjoy a final morning game drive before departing Ruaha for your onward journey to Dar es Salaam or your chosen departure point.

Destination Ruaha National Park
Meals Breakfast, Lunch

What's Included

Included

  • Private safari vehicle
  • Professional safari guide
  • Park entrance fees
  • Accommodation
  • Meals as specified
  • Game drives
  • Rufiji River boat safari
  • Drinking water
  • Conservation/park fees where applicable
  • Transfers between safari destinations

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights unless specified
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Drinks not specified
  • Optional activities

Experiences

Bird Watching Boat Safari Game Drive Nature Exploration River Exploration Sundowner Experience Wilderness Safari Wildlife Photography

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