10 Days Southern Tanzania Safari from Dar Es Salaam by Sgr and Road in Nyerere, Mikumi and Udzungwa

The safari begins in Dar es Salaam, where you will board the SGR train for the journey to Morogoro. Enjoy the views along the way as the train travels inland through parts of Tanzania before arriving at Morogoro, where your road transfer will take you towards Nyerere National Park. The drive gives you a chance to see the countryside and local settlements as you leave the town behind. On arrival in the Nyerere area, you will check in at your accommodation, settle down and have time to rest after the journey. There will be no game drive on this first day; your wildlife activities in Nyerere National Park will begin the following morning.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Lake Manze Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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The morning is set aside for travelling into the wildlife area of Nyerere National Park, with the road journey taking you through changing landscapes towards the park. Once the necessary arrangements have been completed and you have reached the safari area, you will have lunch and prepare for your first game drive in the afternoon. This is your first opportunity to look for wildlife in one of southern Tanzania's major safari destinations. Keep an eye out for elephants moving through the bush, giraffes feeding on trees, zebras grazing in open areas and antelopes gathering in the grasslands. Lions may also be spotted resting in the shade or moving in search of prey. Your guide will help you understand animal behaviour and look for signs of wildlife as you explore the park before returning to your accommodation in the evening.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Lake Manze Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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A full day in Nyerere National Park gives you more time to explore different areas and search for animals that you may not have seen during the previous afternoon. Following breakfast, you will set out with your guide and spend the day travelling through open plains, woodland and areas around the waterways where wildlife often gathers. Elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and several antelope species may be seen, while lions and other predators can sometimes be found resting or following herds of prey. The park is also known for its rich birdlife, so there will be opportunities to watch birds around the trees, grasslands and water sources. You will take a break for lunch before continuing the afternoon game drive, giving you more time to observe animals and enjoy the changing scenery before returning to camp or lodge.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Lake Manze Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, you will have a relaxed morning at your accommodation before preparing for another afternoon game drive in Nyerere National Park. This schedule allows you to enjoy the morning at a comfortable pace and head out when the afternoon wildlife viewing begins. With your guide, you will explore selected tracks and open areas, looking for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and other animals that may be moving between feeding and resting places. The afternoon can also provide good opportunities to observe birds and take photographs as the light changes across the landscape. Since wildlife moves freely, the sightings will depend on the conditions of the day, making each drive different from the previous one. Later, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay before continuing the safari to Mikumi.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Lake Manze Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Leaving Nyerere behind, you will travel by road towards Mikumi National Park, passing through parts of southern Tanzania and seeing the countryside along the way. The journey provides a different experience from the game drives, with views of rural settlements, roadside markets, farms and changing vegetation as you move between the two parks. Your driver will manage the transfer and allow for suitable stops when needed, depending on the journey and arrangements. On reaching the Mikumi area, you will check in at your accommodation and have time to settle in after the road trip. The rest of the day will be used for resting and preparing for the following day's full game drive, giving you a chance to recharge before exploring another important wildlife destination in southern Tanzania.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Mikumi Wildlife Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Mikumi National Park offers a different setting for wildlife viewing, with open grasslands that make it easier to scan the plains for animals. After breakfast, you will enter the park for a full-day game drive, exploring areas where elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest and different antelope species may be found. Lions are also present in the park, and your guide will look for tracks and other signs that may help locate them. The open landscape around the Mkata floodplain can provide good opportunities to watch animals grazing, moving in herds or gathering near water. You will pause for lunch during the day before continuing to other sections of the park. Along the way, there may also be opportunities to see colourful birds and smaller wildlife that are easy to miss when focusing only on large animals. In the late afternoon, you will leave the park and return to your accommodation.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Mikumi Wildlife Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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The journey continues from Mikumi towards the Udzungwa Mountains, where the focus changes from wildlife viewing in open plains to walking through a forested mountain environment. After reaching the Udzungwa area, you will prepare for the hike to Sanje Waterfalls with the assistance of a local guide. The trail passes through tropical forest, where you may see different plants, butterflies, birds and, with some luck, monkeys moving through the trees. The walk includes uphill sections and uneven ground, so a reasonable level of fitness and suitable walking shoes are important. As you get closer to the waterfalls, the sound of flowing water becomes more noticeable, leading you to the impressive Sanje Waterfalls, which descend through the green mountain landscape. You will have time to appreciate the surroundings and take photographs before returning along the trail and heading to your accommodation.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Rather than repeating the Sanje Waterfalls hike, today is set aside for an alternative hiking trail in the Udzungwa Mountains. Your guide will help select a suitable route according to trail conditions, your fitness level and the time available. Walking through the forest provides a closer look at the mountain environment, including tall trees, thick vegetation, unusual plants and birds calling from different parts of the forest. Udzungwa is also known for its unique wildlife, including several primate species, although sightings are never guaranteed. Along the way, your guide can explain the importance of the forest and how it supports wildlife and local water sources. The pace will allow time to stop, observe the surroundings and enjoy the walk rather than rushing to complete the trail. Once the hike is finished, you will return to your accommodation for relaxation and an overnight stay.

Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains

Overnight:

Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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With the main hiking activities completed, Day 9 provides time for a road transfer and a more relaxed part of the safari. You will leave your accommodation and travel through the Udzungwa area, enjoying views of the surrounding mountains, forested slopes and nearby rural communities. Depending on the transfer arrangements and the time available, there may be opportunities to stop along the way to appreciate the scenery or learn a little about daily life in the surrounding villages. This day also provides a useful break after the walking activities, allowing you to rest before the return journey by train. You will continue with the planned road arrangements and spend the night according to the transport schedule, ensuring that you are well positioned for the final journey through Morogoro back to Dar es Salaam.

Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains

Overnight:

Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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The final day begins with the road transfer towards Morogoro, where you will connect with the SGR train back to Dar es Salaam. Enjoy the views from the train as the journey brings your southern Tanzania safari to a close. On arrival in Dar es Salaam, the trip ends according to your onward travel plans