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9 Days

Southern Circuit Safari

Ruaha • Nyerere (Selous) • Mikumi — vast wilderness with fewer vehicles and rich predator action.

Boating SafariWalking SafariRemote Camps
Day 1: Arrive Dar es Salaam
Dar
City: Dar es Salaam

Hotel overnight before morning flight south.

Highlights

  • Welcome briefing

Details

Dar City Hotel
Dinner
Day 2: Fly to Nyerere (Selous)
Nyerere
3–4 hours
Activity: Boat safari

Riverbank camp and afternoon boat safari.

Highlights

  • Crocodiles & hippos
  • Birdlife

Details

Rufiji River Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Nyerere Game Drives
Nyerere
6–7 hours

Miombo woodland and lakes systems with lions and wild dogs.

Highlights

  • Wild dogs (seasonal)
  • Lagoons & lakes

Details

Rufiji River Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Walking Safari & Boat
Nyerere
4–5 hours

Guided bush walk in morning, boating in golden light.

Highlights

  • Guided walk
  • Golden-hour boating

Details

Rufiji River Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Fly to Ruaha
Ruaha
2–3 hours

Change in habitat to rugged baobab-studded hills.

Highlights

  • Big lion prides
  • Elephants

Details

Ruaha River Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Ruaha Full Day
Ruaha
6–8 hours

Track predators near Mwagusi & Great Ruaha River.

Highlights

  • Mwagusi sand river
  • Predator tracking

Details

Ruaha River Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: More Ruaha
Ruaha
5–6 hours

Explore remote loops with picnic lunch.

Highlights

  • Remote loops
  • Picnic lunch

Details

Ruaha River Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Mikumi National Park
Mikumi
3–4 hours

Drive/fly to Mikumi for savannah herds and views.

Highlights

  • Open plains
  • Savannah herds

Details

Mikumi Safari Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Return to Dar
Dar
1–2 hours

Fly back to Dar for onward departure.

Highlights

  • City skyline (from air)

Details

Day room if needed
Breakfast
Safari Overview
Duration:9 Days
Best Months:Jun-Oct
Crowds:Very Low
What's Included
  • Professional safari guide
  • All park fees & permits
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • All meals during safari
  • Quality accommodations
  • Airport transfers