17 Days The Best of Southern Circuit (Nyerere, Mikumi, Ruaha, Udzungwa Mountains National Parks) and Zanzibar Vacation

Pick up at 08:00 am at your hotel and drive to Nyerere National Park (4-5 hrs).
You will take part in an afternoon boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River.
Where you can see plenty of hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.

Accommodation: Selous Kinga Lodge

Earlier in the morning, you will go on a walking safari, Selous is also good for walking, the safari will give you an opportunity to make an adventure in the largest game reserve in Africa with our well-experienced bush guide. You will go back to the camp for breakfast and your guide will pick you up then go for a game drive for great animal sightings including all the great favorites’ lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra and all the other major species like hunting dogs and birds in the afternoon take your lunch and take some few minutes for rest then proceed with the game drive during evening drive back to your Camp.

Accommodation: Selous Kinga Lodge

You have another full day after breakfast set off by 4×4 on the game drive
Across the Nyerere National Park with picnic lunch then Later drive back for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Selous Kinga Lodge

In the morning you will depart to Mikumi National Park while crossing through
In the northern part of the Park, you will have an opportunity to see some more animals. Upon your arrival, you will take a rest.

Accommodation: Vuma Hills

Full day of game drives in Mikumi National Park ,Whilst on safari, you can see a rich variety of bird species, as well as large numbers of giraffe, buffalo and elephants, lions, leopards and African wild dogs and more others including zebras, hippos, hartebeest, wildebeest, impala, warthog, eland and antelope.

Accommodation: Vuma Hills

After early breakfast you will start driving to Ruaha National park which is the second largest park in Tanzania, Ruaha is home to about one-tenth of the world’s endangered lions some grouped in pride of 30 or more. The park has plenty of plants and animals that will leave you satisfied. The Ruaha National Park is also well known for its large population of elephants. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded here and make it a paradise to bird watchers. Most of the birds are residents such as Kingfishers, Hornbills, and Sunbirds but some are migrants from other continents such as Asia, Europe, and within Africa to the region for instance the White Stork. As much as the birds can be spotted all year round, the best season for bird watching is on the wet season.
Other animals that can easily be spotted in the park include both Greater and Lesser Kudu, lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, elands, zebras, impala, African wild dogs, Jackals, and bat-eared foxes. On the Miombo woodlands, you will easily spot the Sable and Roan antelopes. In arrival, you will start game drive later drive for dinner and overnight at,

Ruaha has an area of 10,300 sq km, is the second-largest park, and has
Largest elephant sanctuary in Tanzania then followed by Tarangire National Park in the North. The great Ruaha River that flows along its entire eastern border creates spectacular gorges and scenery and features a large number of hippos and crocodiles. The wide variety of animals that inhabit the park includes both Greater and Lesser Kudu, roan, and sable antelope. Birdlife is also rich, with over 370 species recorded.

Accommodation: Asanja Ndembo Camp

After breakfast, you will drive to Uduzungwa Mountain National Park, lunch on the way (provided by the camp from Ruaha National Park). Afternoon walking tour around Mang’ula village and get a feeling of a typical Tanzanian day-to-day life. Back to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Udzungwa Falls Lodge

After breakfast, drive to the park gate and start hiking into the superb primary forest to the base and the top of the spectacular 180m Sanje Waterfall looking for primates on the way (Iringa Red Colobus and Sanje Mangabey). Swim in plunge pools, see endemic African Violets growing in the spray zones, and have lunch in the forest on the top of the falls. Descend after enjoying superb views.
Drive back to the camp in the late evening for your hot dinner and spend the night at your fabulous Lodge.

Accommodation: Udzungwa Falls Lodge

End of your southern circuit safari, departure to Dar Es Salaam by vehicle for
Onward travel. Breakfast and lunch box provided. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to the airport to connect you with your flight to Zanzibar.

Accommodation: Double Hilton Nungwi

From day 13 to 16 you will relax at the beach in Zanzibar and enjoy some of the beach activities.

Accommodation: Double Hilton Nungwi

Depending on your International Flight Schedule, transfer to Zanzibar Airport, to connect with your International flight back home