14-Days Safari to Ruaha, Mikumi, Nyerere & Saadani National Park

14 Days

Overview

Discover Tanzania’s best-kept secrets on this immersive 14-day Southern Circuit Safari.

Escape the crowds and experience a more untouched, authentic side of Tanzania where wilderness stretches endlessly and each moment feels deeply personal.

Explore the vast Ruaha, serene Mufindi Highlands, predator-rich Mikumi, majestic Nyerere (Selous), and the unique blend of bush and beach in Saadani. With every region, a new adventure unfolds from intimate game drives to tranquil landscapes and cultural impressions.

Choose your comfort: classic, mid-range charm, or luxury refinement. This journey is tailored to awaken your senses and soothe your soul.

Itinerary

Day 01 :

Arrival in Dar-Es-Salaam – Begin Your Journey

Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport, your dedicated guide will welcome you and transfer you to your serene overnight lodge in Dar es Salaam. Relax, refresh, and prepare for the journey

Day 02 :

Dar -Es-Salaam – Ruaha National Park

A scenic full-day drive or scheduled flight takes you to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most dramatic. After lunch, enjoy an introductory game drive. Ruaha’s rugged beauty, baobab-studded plains, and abundant predators promise unforgettable encounters.

Day 03-04 :

Full Days Game Drive – Ruaha National Park

Spend two full days on game drives across Ruaha’s remote terrain. Track lions, leopards, elephants, and wild dogs amid stunning savannahs and dry riverbeds.

Day 05 :

Mufindi Highlands

Drive to the lush Mufindi Highlands where tea plantations, pine forests, and lakes dominate the landscape. Enjoy a cool and relaxing evening at a highland lodge.

Day 06 :

Mufindi Highlands – Mikumi National Park

Journey through changing landscapes to Mikumi National Park, a gem with open plains reminiscent of the Serengeti. Enjoy a relaxed game drive on arrival.

Day 07 :

Half Day Game Drive – Mikumi National Park – Then Drive to Nyerere National Park

Catch a morning game drive in Mikumi, then continue to Nyerere National Park, East Africa’s largest protected area. Enjoy the stillness of the bush and prepare for deep safari experiences.

Day 08-09 :

Full Days Game Drives – Nyerere National Park

Two full days of game drives across floodplains and miombo forests. Nyerere is home to elephants, crocodiles, lions, and over 400 bird species.

Day 10 :

Fly to Dar-Es-Salaam – Rest & Reflect

Board a scenic bush flight to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival, check into your city lodge and enjoy a quiet evening.

Day 11 :

Dar-Es-Salaam – Saadani National Park

Drive to Saadani National Park, the only park that meets the Indian Ocean. Game drive through savannahs before settling by the beach.

Day 12 :

Full Day Game Drive - Saadani National Park

Enjoy a mix of game drive and beachside relaxation watch elephants in the morning and unwind with sand between your toes in the afternoon.