8-Day Southern Tanzania Explorer
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Explore Tours
Venture into Tanzania’s less-traveled southern safari circuit for a raw, authentic wilderness experience. The Southern Tanzania Explorer takes you deep into Mikumi, Ruaha, and Udzungwa Mountains National Parks, offering a diverse blend of open plains, dramatic mountain landscapes, and dense forests. This tour is perfect for adventurers seeking intimate wildlife encounters away from the crowds—home to lions, elephants, rare birds, and endemic primates. Expect varied terrain, stunning views, and cultural insight along the way.
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Park entry fees
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Domestic flight (Ruaha–Dar/Arusha)
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Accommodation and meals as listed
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Game drives in a private 4x4 safari vehicle
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Walking safari in Ruaha
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English-speaking driver/guide
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Bottled water during safari
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All ground transfers
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International airfare
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Visa fees
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Travel insurance
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Personal expenses
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Gratuities
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Optional excursions
Tour Plan
Arrive at Dar es Salaam International Airport. You’ll be met by your driver/guide and transferred (5–6 hrs drive) to Mikumi National Park. Evening at leisure in your lodge near the park.
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Accommodation: Safari Lodge
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Meals: Dinner
Explore Mikumi’s open floodplains and acacia woodlands on a full-day game drive. Expect sightings of giraffes, zebras, lions, and large herds of elephants.
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Accommodation: Safari Lodge
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
After breakfast, drive to Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon walk in the forest or village visit.
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Accommodation: Eco-lodge near the park
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek through lush rainforest to Sanje Waterfalls—a 170-meter cascade with panoramic views. Spot endemic birds, butterflies, and primates like the Iringa red colobus.
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Accommodation: Eco-lodge
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Depart early for Ruaha, Tanzania’s largest national park. Arrive by afternoon and enjoy your first game drive en route to the lodge.
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Accommodation: Safari Camp inside Ruaha
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Spend a full day on safari in Ruaha. Known for its rugged terrain and predator-rich ecosystem, it’s home to lions, leopards, wild dogs, and over 570 bird species.
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Accommodation: Safari Camp
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Join an early morning walking safari with an armed ranger—an unforgettable way to track animals and learn about flora and fauna. Afternoon at leisure.
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Accommodation: Safari Camp
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Dar or Arusha. Connect with your international flight or extend your trip to Zanzibar or northern parks.
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Meals: Breakfast
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We always stay at here when in town. The location is great, staff is wonderful and we love the overall feel. Beautiful view from the here.
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This is the best tour on the east coast! It was amazing how many places we visited and what great memories we made!
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It is a great place to shop not too far from New York. We took the bus from Port Authority and traveled through the countryside to get there.