5 Days Midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit Safari Adventure

5:30 AM–12:00 PM: Drive into Southern Tanzania

Depart Dar es Salaam early enough to preserve part of the afternoon for wildlife viewing. The road leads away from the city through busy settlements, farming communities and increasingly quiet countryside. Your guide will provide information about the region and arrange a refreshment stop during the journey.

12:00 PM–2:30 PM: Lunch and Midrange Camp Check-In

Arrive at a midrange lodge or tented camp near Nyerere National Park and settle into your room. Lunch is served before a short rest and safari briefing.

3:00 PM–6:00 PM: Introductory Nyerere Game Drive

Enter Nyerere for the first wildlife drive of the trip. Woodland clearings and grass-covered areas provide opportunities to encounter elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and antelopes. As the temperature drops, predators may also begin to move. Return to the accommodation for dinner.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Lake Manze Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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6:30 AM–11:30 AM: Morning Wildlife Expedition

Set out after breakfast with a picnic lunch packed for the day. Your guide will interpret tracks, alarm calls and fresh signs while searching for lions, African wild dogs, elephants and buffaloes across Nyerere’s enormous wilderness.

11:30 AM–2:00 PM: Lakeside Exploration and Picnic

Continue toward the park’s lakes and river channels. Hippos occupy the deeper water, crocodiles rest along the banks and fish eagles patrol from nearby trees. Lunch will be served at an authorized picnic site.

2:00 PM–6:00 PM: Afternoon Wilderness Drive

Spend the remaining hours exploring habitats not covered during the morning. Because Nyerere’s wildlife is widely dispersed, the guide will select the afternoon route according to recent sightings and animal movements. Return for dinner and a second night at the midrange camp.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Lake Manze Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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6:30 AM–10:30 AM: Final Nyerere Game Drive

Make one last journey through Nyerere after an early breakfast. Morning conditions provide another chance to locate predators, elephant families and species missed during the previous day. The route will remain reasonably close to the departure road so the transfer can begin on time.

10:30 AM–7:00 PM: Road Journey to Mikumi

Leave the Nyerere area and travel toward Mikumi National Park, stopping for lunch and refreshments along the way. Arrival time will depend on road conditions. Check in at your midrange accommodation, enjoy dinner and rest after the overland journey.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Matembezi Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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6:30 AM–12:00 PM: Mkata Floodplain Wildlife Drive

Enter Mikumi early and scan the open Mkata Floodplain for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. The wide terrain provides strong visibility and excellent opportunities to observe interactions between grazing animals and predators.

12:00 PM–2:00 PM: Picnic Lunch inside Mikumi

Stop at a designated picnic location for lunch and a short break. Birds and smaller animals often remain active nearby, adding interest during the midday period.

2:00 PM–6:00 PM: Mountains, Water Points and Wildlife

Continue around water sources, grassland and woodland beneath Mikumi’s mountain backdrop. Your guide will focus on productive areas and any species not yet encountered. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Matembezi Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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7:00 AM–9:00 AM: Breakfast and Relaxed Check-Out

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge and take time to prepare for departure. Depending on the accommodation location, there may be an opportunity to observe birds or wildlife around the property.

9:00 AM–4:00 PM: Drive Back to Dar es Salaam

Travel from Mikumi to Dar es Salaam with lunch or refreshments arranged en route. Drop-off will be provided at your hotel, residence, airport or another agreed location.