7 Days Southern Circuit
Mikumi, Ruaha and Udzungwa, with far fewer visitors than the north. Elephants, lions and a chance of wild dogs, finishing with a rainforest hike to Sanje Falls.
Tour details
Duration: 7 days
Best for: Repeat Tanzania visitors, off-the-beaten-track explorers, wildlife lovers
Group size: Private tour, your group and your guide
Travel style: Safari, adventure, photography, hiking
Introduction
Have you already done the northern circuit? Then head south. Mikumi, Ruaha and Udzungwa get far fewer visitors. You'll see elephants, giraffes and lions, with a chance of sable antelope and African wild dogs in Ruaha. You'll finish with a rainforest hike to Sanje Falls.
On this journey, you will explore the following highlights:
Mikumi National Park
Ruaha National Park
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Big Five & Wildlife
Day to day programme
Day 1: Arrive in Dar es Salaam
Transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: To Mikumi National Park
An optional afternoon game drive.
Day 3: To Ruaha National Park
A scenic drive through local villages.
Day 4: A full day in Ruaha
Game drives all day.
Day 5: To Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Day 6: Sanje Waterfall
Hike through the rainforest, then transfer to Morogoro.
Day 7: Back to Dar es Salaam
Take an optional city tour before your flight.
Price
Every tour is private, and prices vary by season and group size, so we quote each trip individually.
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What's included
Includes
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation on bed and breakfast, half board or full board (you choose)
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle and guide
- Bottled drinking water
- Park entry fees
- Game drives and the hike to Sanje Falls
Excludes
- International flights and visa
- Optional activities (such as the afternoon game drive at Mikumi and the city tour)
- Travel insurance
- Extra meals and drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
Accommodations
During the trip, you will stay at:
Imperial Hotel and Apartments
Camp Bastian
Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
Udzungwa Falls Lodge
ARC Hotel
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