8 DAYS SOUTHERN SAFARI

Enjoy 8 days safari featuring Selous game reserve, Mikumi and Ruaha national parks, these are major parks in Southern circuits enjoy game drives,…

Trip Type

Safari
Activities

Game Drive
Group size

No size limit
Locations

Ruaha , Selous
Trip duration

8 Day(s) 7 Night(s)

Trip Enquiry

Trip Code :WT-CODE 1144

Enjoy 8 days safari featuring Selous game reserve, Mikumi and Ruaha national parks, these are major parks in Southern circuits enjoy game drives, boat drive, bird watching, cultural experience, walking safari while overnight stay in mid ranges accommodations.

During the safari you will be passing though country side and have nice scenery and beautiful valleys and mountains.

Itineraries

Day 1

Arrival at Arusha or Dar es Salaam Airport

- overnight in an accommodation in Arusha or Dar es Salaam.

Day 2

Selous Game Reserve

Transferred to domestic flight to Selous Game Reserve. During the flight, the incredible vastness of the country and the variety often described open up to you. Pick up and transfer to accommodation. First game drive in the afternoon.
- overnight at Selous River Camp or Rufiji River Camp (Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 3 & 4

Selous Game Reserve

Two days to explore Africa's largest wildlife sanctuary, little visited in its remoteness and still an insider tip. The Selous Game Reserve, through which the mighty Rufiji River flows, is home to half of the Tanzanian elephant population as well as the rare wild dogs, crocodiles, hippos, buffalo, giraffes, kudus and around 440 bird species. Wildlife viewing is possible by 4x4, on foot and by boat. The activities can be freely selected in consultation with the camp management. Safari vehicles or boats may be shared with other camp guests.
- overnight at Selous River Camp or Rufiji River Camp (Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 5

Selous Game Reserve / Ruaha National Park

Panoramic flight from Selous to Ruaha NP in a bush plane. You can get a bird's eye view of individual animals and herds. Pick up and transfer to accommodation. Often elephants, giraffes and other animals are on the doorstep. Game drive in the park.
- overnight at Ruaha River Lodge (Dinner,Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 6 & 7

Ruaha National Park

Extensive game drives (together with other guests) in Ruaha NP. There are 1,600 plant species, approx. 500 bird species and a large number of mammals such as Sable antelopes, kudus, lions, cheetahs, leopards, one of the largest elephant populations in Tanzania and the rare wild dogs. The Ruaha River with its meanders and gorges determines the landscape and is a habitat for a large number of hippos and crocodiles.
- overnight at Ruaha River Lodge (Dinner,Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 8

Departure

Drive to the airport for flight to Dar es Salaam or Arusha, which enables you to take a bird's eye view again.
End of the safari or start of a follow-up program.