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7-Day Luxurious Southern Circuit of Tanzania

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Overview

This seven-day African wildlife safari focuses on all of the national parks of the Southern Circuit of Tanzania and is designed for those who want to see the true beauty of nature in Tanzania.

You will visit Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park and Mikumi National Park and experience a variety of different activities throughout your time with us on your luxurious holiday to Tanzania.

While on safari you'll be living with nature, but not without a little indulgence. From lodges to extravagantly equipped campsites, each has been specifically chosen to ensure you can enjoy the more lavish side of life while in the wilderness.
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Dar es Salaam & Relax

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Arrive in Dar es Salaam & Relax

Today, you'll touch down at the Julius Nyerere International Airport where your own personal driver will be waiting to greet you. Then, you'll let your driver whisk you away to your chosen hotel in the hub of Tanzania. You'll have the evening free so you can relax at the hotel or explore the city on your own.

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    Accommodation

    Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Dar es Salaam

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    Restaurants

    The Palm Brasserie RestaurantOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel

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    Destinations

    Dar es Salaam

Day 2

Travel from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

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Travel from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

You will be collected from your hotel first thing in the morning, and the journey to Mikumi Wildlife Camp will begin. You can expect to arrive at the camp around midday. You will then have a short break before your afternoon game drive begins in the Mikumi National Park. In the evening, you'll return to camp where dinner will be served by one of the best chefs in the park.

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    Accommodation

    Stanley's Kopje4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

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    Restaurants

    Stanleys Kopje

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Dar es Salaam

    Morogoro Region

    Kikiboga

Day 3

Mikumi to Ruaha National Park & Afternoon Game Drive

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Mikumi to Ruaha National Park & Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, you will travel to Ruaha National Park, where you will check into Ruaha River Lodge. After a short break, depart for your afternoon game drive. The remoteness of Ruaha gives you the perfect impression of a real safari in wild Africa. The park is officially the largest in Tanzania and animals commonly seen include the East African cheetah, lions, the African leopard, wild dogs and more. A picnic lunch will be served in the park and dinner will be served at the lodge.

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    Accommodation

    Ruaha River Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ruaha National Park Game Drive

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    Restaurants

    Ruaha River Lodge

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mikumi National Park to Ruaha National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Morogoro Region

    Iringa Region

Day 4

Ruaha National Park Game Drive

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Ruaha National Park Game Drive

This morning, breakfast will be served at the lodge, and then you will depart for a full day game drive in the National Park - keep your binoculars close! In Ruaha National Park, animals commonly seen include the East African cheetah, lions, the African leopard, wild dogs, spotted hyenas, giraffes, hippos, African buffalo and sable antelope. A picnic lunch will be served en-route and you will return to the lodge in good time for dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Ruaha River Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ruaha National Park Game Drive

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    Restaurants

    Ruaha River Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Iringa Region

Day 5

Ruaha Park to Selous Game Reserve

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Ruaha Park to Selous Game Reserve

After breakfast, you will depart for Selous Game Reserve. You should arrive in the early afternoon. You will have some time to freshen up before your late afternoon game drive. The Selous Game Reserve is Africa’s largest protected wildlife reserve, a UN World Heritage Site and a pristine uninhabited area twice the size of Switzerland. It has the world’s largest number of big game and over 400 species of birds, some extremely endangered.

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    Accommodation

    Selous Wilderness Camp4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

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    Restaurants

    Selous Wildneress Camp

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ruaha National Park to Selous Game Reserve

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Iringa Region

    Pwani Region

    Lindi Region

Day 6

Game Drives & Boat Safaris in Selous Game Reserve

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Game Drives & Boat Safaris in Selous Game Reserve

Today, you'll spend the whole day exploring Selous Game Reserve, the 'hidden treasure of the Southern Circuit'. If you like, you'll have the option to go on a boat safari where you can get up close to the animals. Cruising down the river at a leisurely pace you'll find yourself struggling to look in all directions, as animals hide everywhere, from treetops to waterbed. Lunch will be served picnic-style in the park and dinner will be at camp.

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    Accommodation

    Selous Wilderness Camp4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

    Boat Safari on the Rufiji RiverOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Selous Wildneress Camp

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Pwani Region

    Lindi Region

Day 7

Selous Game Reserve Walking Safari & Fly Back to Dar es Salaam

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Selous Game Reserve Walking Safari & Fly Back to Dar es Salaam

Today is the final day of your holiday to Tanzania. You'll wake up for a very early breakfast and head out on a walking safari through Selous Game Reserve. You will then check out and fly back to Dar es Salaam, where you can then catch your outbound flight.

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    Activities

    Walking Safari in Selous Game Reserve

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Selous wilderness camp to Julius Nyerere International Airport

    Plane from Selous Game Reserve to Julius Nyerere International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Pwani Region

    Lindi Region

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 6 activities
  • 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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