After an early breakfast, depart Dar es Salaam for a scenic drive to Nyerere National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Rufiji River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and vibrant birdlife as the sun sets over the water. Dinner and overnight stay at your riverside lodge.
Accommodation: Rufiji River Camp or Selous Wilderness Camp
Spend the day exploring Nyerere’s vast landscapes on exhilarating game drives. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, lions, wild dogs, giraffes, and buffaloes roaming the savannah. You may also opt for a guided walking safari to experience the bush from a different perspective. In the evening, return to your lodge for a sundowner and a delicious dinner overlooking the plains.
Accommodation: Rufiji River Camp or Lake Manze Tented Camp
After breakfast, travel to Mikumi National Park, either by road or light aircraft. On arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park’s open grasslands, home to large herds of zebra, wildebeest, elephants, and lions. Mikumi’s stunning landscapes are often compared to those of the Serengeti, offering spectacular photographic opportunities.
Accommodation: Vuma Hills Tented Camp or Stanley’s Kopje
Rise early for a final morning game drive, capturing the best light for wildlife photography. After breakfast, begin your journey back to Dar es Salaam, either by road or flight, arriving in the afternoon. This marks the end of your incredible Southern Tanzania safari.
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