DOUBLE A Transfer & Getaway offers comfortable, reliable, and convenient transportation services for airport transfers, private transfers, city trips, excursions, and memorable getaway experiences across Tanzania.
DOUBLE A Transfer & Getaway offers comfortable, reliable, and convenient transportation services for airport transfers, private transfers, city trips, excursions, and memorable getaway experiences across Tanzania.
Discover the untamed beauty of Southern Tanzania on an unforgettable safari through Ruaha National Park, Mikumi National Park, and Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). Explore vast wilderness landscapes, encounter impressive herds of elephants and buffaloes, and search for lions, leopards, giraffes, and other remarkable wildlife. From thrilling game drives across open savannahs to scenic river landscapes and unique boat safari experiences in Nyerere, this adventure offers an authentic African safari away from the crowds. Experience the hidden marvels of Tanzania’s southern circuit, where breathtaking scenery, rich biodiversity, and unforgettable wildlife encounters await.
Depart from Dar es Salaam in the morning and travel towards Mikumi National Park.
After arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the open savannah, looking for
elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes,
and lions. In the evening, head to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp near Mikumi
Spend a full day exploring Mikumi's wildlife-rich plains. Enjoy morning
and afternoon game drives to discover its diverse wildlife,
including antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety
of bird species. Take a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your adventure.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp near Mikumi
After breakfast, depart for Ruaha National Park, travelling through the scenic landscapes
of southern Tanzania. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive if time permits, exploring the
park's rugged terrain and searching for elephants, lions, giraffes,
and other wildlife. Settle into your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp near Ruaha
Explore the remarkable wilderness of Ruaha on a full-day game drive.
The park is renowned for its large elephant herds, impressive lion populations,
ancient baobab trees, and diverse antelope species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue discovering the park's
spectacular wildlife habitats.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp near Ruaha
After breakfast, depart for Nyerere National Park,
travelling through the beautiful landscapes of southern Tanzania. This is a substantial
transfer day, so a road journey should be planned carefully or replaced with a suitable
connecting flight where available. Arrive at your lodge or camp, relax, and enjoy
dinner surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp near Nyerere
Experience a different side of Tanzania's wilderness with a memorable boat safari along
the Rufiji River. Observe hippos resting in the water, crocodiles along the riverbanks,
elephants coming to drink, and colourful birdlife.
Enjoy the peaceful scenery and return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp near Nyerere
Spend the day discovering the wildlife and landscapes of Nyerere National Park.
Enjoy a guided game drive in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes,
wild dogs, and other species. Depending on availability and park regulations,
you may also enjoy a guided walking safari
with an authorised ranger for a closer appreciation of the African bush.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp near Nyerere
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before beginning your return journey to Dar es Salaam.
Depending on your departure schedule, you may have time for a final short activity
or a relaxed morning at camp. Arrive in Dar es Salaam for your hotel drop-off or
airport transfer, bringing your Southern Tanzania safari to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
Travel note: The itinerary should be confirmed around the actual transfer times between Ruaha and Nyerere. These parks are far apart, so a domestic flight or a carefully planned overland transfer may be necessary to make the eight-day schedule comfortable.