Overview
This 14-day adventure explores Tanzania’s
Southern Safari Circuit — wilder, more
remote, and less crowded than the north.
From boat safaris in Selous (Nyerere NP)
to predator-rich Ruaha, rainforest hikes in
the Udzungwa Mountains, and classic
game drives in Mikumi, this journey is a
dream for experienced safari-goers and
photographers. Finish with the spice,
history, and beaches of Zanzibar,
combining wilderness immersion with
coastal relaxation.
Itinerary
Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Style: Mid-Range Lodges & Tented Camps
Focus: Remote wilderness, wild dogs,
elephants, waterfalls, and Zanzibar
relaxation
Best Time: June – October (dry season,
best game viewing) & December –
February
Day 01 :
Arrival in Dar es Salaam
- Arrival at Julius Nyerere International
Airport (DAR). - Meet your guide and transfer to your
city hotel. - Accommodation: Southern Sun Dar es
Salaam (B&B).
Day 02 :
Journey to Selous (Nyerere National Park)
- Morning: Scenic drive (or optional
flight) to Selous Game Reserve, Africa’s
largest protected area. - Afternoon relaxation at lodge on the
Rufiji River. - Accommodation: Selous River Camp /
Rufiji River Camp (FB).
Day 03 and 04 :
Selous – Boat Safaris, Walking & Game Drives
- Activities:
- Boat safari on Rufiji River, spotting
crocs, hippos, and birdlife. - Walking safari with armed guide — a
rare and thrilling wilderness experience. - Game drives in search of elephants,
lions, and the endangered African wild
dog. - Accommodation: Selous River Camp /
Rufiji River Camp (FB).
Day 05 and 06 :
Ruaha National Park
- Travel by drive or flight to Ruaha NP,
Tanzania’s largest and most untouched
park. - Explore its baobab valleys and the Great
Ruaha River, home to large elephant
herds, lions, leopards, cheetahs, kudu, and
sable antelope. - Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge /
Jabali Ridge (FB).
Day 07 :
To the Udzungwa Mountains
- Scenic drive to Udzungwa Mountains
NP, the “Galapagos of Africa” for its
unique biodiversity. - Accommodation: Udzungwa Forest
Camp (FB).
Day 08 :
Hike to Sanje Waterfalls
- Half-day guided hike to Sanje
Waterfalls (170m drop), with swimming
pools at the base. - Spot endemic primates such as Iringa
red colobus and Sanje mangabey. - Afternoon relaxation at camp.
- Accommodation: Udzungwa Forest
Camp (FB).
Day 09 and 10 :
Mikumi National Park
- Short drive to Mikumi NP, with
floodplains often compared to Serengeti. - Activities: Game drives among lions,
giraffes, zebra, elephants, and eland, set
against Rift Valley escarpments. - Accommodation: Vuma Hill Tented
Camp (FB).
Day 11 :
To Zanzibar via Dar es Salaam
- Drive back to Dar es Salaam and
connect by ferry or short flight to
Zanzibar. - Evening leisure in Stone Town.
- Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel
(B&B).
Day 12 :
Stone Town Exploration
- Guided tour of UNESCO-listed Stone
Town: Old Slave Market, House of
Wonders, Sultan’s Palace, spice shops, and
labyrinthine alleys. - Evening free to enjoy the seafront.
- Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel
(B&B).
Day 13 :
Zanzibar Coast Relaxation
- Transfer to a boutique beach resort on
the north or east coast. - Spend the day swimming, sunbathing,
or enjoying optional activities like
snorkeling and dhow cruises. - Accommodation: Zanzibar Queen Hotel
/ Pongwe Beach Hotel (HB).
Day 14 :
Departure
- Morning at leisure. Optional last-minute
shopping in Stone Town. - Transfer to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) for
departure flight.
Accommodation Summary - Dar es Salaam: Southern Sun Hotel
- Selous: Selous River Camp / Rufiji River
Camp - Ruaha: Ruaha River Lodge / Jabali Ridge
- Udzungwa Mountains: Udzungwa Forest
Camp - Mikumi: Vuma Hill Tented Camp
- Stone Town: Tembo House Hotel
- Zanzibar Coast: Zanzibar Queen Hotel /
Pongwe Beach Hotel
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Private safari vehicle with professional
- English-speaking driver-guide
- • All transfers as per itinerary (ground &
- internal flights if chosen)
- • 13 nights’ accommodation (FB on safari,
- B&B in Stone Town, HB on Zanzibar
- beach)
- • Park entrance & conservation fees
- (Selous, Ruaha, Udzungwa, Mikumi)
- • Scheduled activities: boat safaris,
- walking safari, game drives, Sanje
- Waterfalls hike, Stone Town guided tour
- • Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
- • AMREF Flying Doctor emergency
- evacuation cover
- • All government taxes and levies
Cost Excludes
- • International flights & visas
- • Travel & medical insurance (mandatory)
- • Tips & gratuities, bar drinks, laundry,
- personal expenses
- • Optional Zanzibar activities (diving,
- snorkeling, dhow cruises, spice tours, spa)
- • Any increases in park fees or
- government taxes after booking