Spend your holiday on a 4-day midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit safari from Dar es Salaam, combining Nyerere, Mikumi and memorable wildlife viewing.
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Turn four free days into a genuine African wildlife escape with this midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit holiday safari from Dar es Salaam. The route combines the secluded wilderness of Nyerere National Park with Mikumi’s sweeping Mkata Floodplain, producing two distinct safari experiences within one carefully organized journey. It is an excellent holiday choice for couples, families or friends who want more than a conventional city break: mornings begin with wildlife tracks, afternoons unfold among elephants and giraffes, and evenings are spent at inviting midrange lodges or tented camps. Private drive-in, drive-out transportation, park activities, meals and professional guiding are coordinated throughout, leaving guests free to enjoy the scenery and wildlife rather than manage travel arrangements.
6:00 AM–12:00 PM: The Holiday Adventure Begins
Leave the pace of Dar es Salaam behind as your safari vehicle heads south toward Nyerere. Conversations with the guide, passing village scenes and broad countryside views make the drive an introduction to the region rather than merely a transfer. A refreshment break provides time to stretch before the final approach to the park.
12:00 PM–2:30 PM: Holiday Lunch and Camp Welcome
At the midrange lodge or tented camp, receive a warm welcome and settle into your accommodation. Lunch is served in relaxed surroundings, followed by a short break to enjoy the property and prepare for the afternoon.
3:00 PM–6:00 PM: First Safari Celebration in Nyerere
Your holiday changes character the moment the vehicle enters the wilderness. Elephant herds may emerge from the woodland, giraffes appear above the bushes and impalas scatter across sunlit clearings. Follow wildlife activity through the late afternoon before returning for dinner under the Southern Circuit sky.
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6:30 AM–11:00 AM: Into the Heart of the Park
Set off after an early breakfast with a picnic lunch packed for the day. Travel beyond the areas visited yesterday and explore Nyerere’s combination of miombo woodland, grassland and riverine vegetation. The guide will look for lions, leopards, buffaloes, wild dogs and elephants while explaining how the animals use this immense ecosystem.
11:00 AM–2:00 PM: Waterways, Hippos and Picnic Lunch
The route shifts toward lakes and channels, adding hippos, crocodiles, fish eagles and other water-associated species to the holiday experience. Break for lunch at a designated picnic area where the surrounding wilderness becomes part of the meal.
2:00 PM–6:00 PM: Afternoon Discovery Drive
No two sections of Nyerere feel identical. Continue through new scenery, stopping for unusual sightings and photographs instead of racing along a fixed circuit. Return to the midrange camp as daylight fades, ready for dinner and a second peaceful night.
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6:30 AM–2:00 PM: Nyerere–Mikumi Road Experience
Breakfast is followed by a cross-country journey toward Mikumi National Park. The road reveals rural southern Tanzania and links the holiday’s remote first chapter with the open-plains experience ahead. Your guide will arrange lunch and convenient breaks without disrupting the flow of the day.
2:00 PM–6:00 PM: Mkata Floodplain Game Drive
Enter Mikumi and scan its broad plains for zebras, wildebeest, giraffes and buffaloes. Elephants often move close to the woodland margins, while lions may be found near concentrations of grazing animals. Continue until evening, then transfer to a midrange lodge for a well-earned meal and overnight stay.
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6:30 AM–9:30 AM: Sunrise Wildlife Finale
Make the most of the final holiday morning with another Mikumi game drive. Cooler temperatures bring movement across the plains, creating fresh opportunities to observe predators, herbivores and early-rising birds.
10:00 AM–6:00 PM: Lunch and Journey Home
After leaving the park, enjoy an early lunch and begin the return to Dar es Salaam. Drop-off at your chosen destination concludes four days of Southern Circuit landscapes, wildlife encounters and midrange safari comfort.
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
| No of pax | Adult Price | Child Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | From $1,211 pp | From $908 pp |
| 2 Pax | From $836 pp | From $627 pp |
| 3 Pax | From $711 pp | From $533 pp |
| 4 Pax | From $649 pp | From $486 pp |
| 5 Pax | From $611 pp | From $458 pp |
| 6 Pax | From $586 pp | From $440 pp |
| 7+ Pax | From $568 pp | From $426 pp |
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Spend your holiday on a 4-day midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit safari from Dar es Salaam, combining Nyerere, Mikumi and memorable wildlife viewing.
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