7 Days Solo Traveller Tanzania Safari – Discover the Southern Circuit Independently

Distance: 230–250 km
Driving Time: 5–7 hours
Activities: Road transfer, safari briefing, Rufiji boat safari
Time: 06:00 departure; 15:30–18:00
Attractions: Rufiji River, hippos, crocodiles, birds and river landscapes

Begin your solo safari with a scenic road transfer from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park. After arrival, receive a safari briefing before enjoying a relaxing Rufiji River boat safari. Cruise along the river while watching hippos, crocodiles and diverse birdlife in their natural surroundings. The peaceful river experience provides a memorable introduction to your Southern Tanzania adventure.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Serena Mivumo River Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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Distance: 60–100 km
Driving Time: Full-day safari drive
Activities: Full-day game drive, photography, wildlife observation
Time: 06:30–16:30
Attractions: Elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebra and antelopes

Spend a full day exploring Nyerere National Park on a game drive focused on wildlife and photography. The park’s open plains, woodland and wetland areas provide opportunities to see elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebra and antelopes. As a solo traveler, you can enjoy the safari at a comfortable pace while focusing on the wildlife, birds or landscapes that interest you most.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Serena Mivumo River Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Distance: 20–50 km
Driving Time: Short game-drive movements
Activities: Guided walking safari, tracking, birding, afternoon game drive
Time: 06:30–10:00; 15:00–18:00
Attractions: Animal tracks, plants, birds, insects and wildlife

Experience Nyerere from a different perspective during a guided walking safari. Learn to identify animal tracks, plants, birds, insects and other details that are often missed from a vehicle. The slower pace creates a closer connection with nature while your guide explains the surrounding ecosystem. Continue with an afternoon game drive for additional wildlife viewing before returning to camp.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Serena Mivumo River Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Distance: 200–230 km
Driving Time: 5–7 hours
Activities: Inter-park transfer, countryside sightseeing
Time: 07:00–14:00
Attractions: Villages, farms, woodland and rural landscapes

Leave Nyerere and travel toward Mikumi through the changing landscapes of rural Tanzania. Along the route, enjoy views of villages, farms, woodland and local communities. The journey provides a relaxed break between safari activities while giving you a glimpse of everyday life outside the national parks. Arrive in Mikumi with time to settle in and prepare for the next day.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Distance: 70–120 km
Driving Time: Full-day safari drive
Activities: Full-day game drive, photography, wildlife observation
Time: 06:30–16:30
Attractions: Mkata Floodplain, elephants, lions, giraffes, zebra and buffalo

Explore Mikumi National Park on a full-day game drive through the open Mkata Floodplain and surrounding woodland. The wide landscapes offer excellent opportunities to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebra, buffalo and other wildlife. The open scenery is also ideal for photography, allowing you to capture animals within their natural environment. Enjoy the changing light, landscapes and wildlife encounters throughout the day.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Distance: 60–70 km
Driving Time: 1.5–2 hours
Activities: Forest hike, Sanje Falls, primate observation
Time: 08:00–15:00
Attractions: Sanje Waterfalls, rainforest, primates and mountain scenery

Travel from Mikumi to the Udzungwa Mountains for an active day surrounded by rainforest and mountain scenery. Follow a guided forest trail toward the impressive Sanje Waterfalls while observing birds, plants and primates along the way. The hike provides a refreshing contrast to the savannah experiences of the previous days. Enjoy the forest atmosphere and waterfall views before returning to your accommodation.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Udzungwa Falls Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Distance: 350–380 km
Driving Time: 5–7 hours
Activities: Mang'ula cultural experience, local interaction, return transfer
Time: 07:30–09:30; departure 10:00
Attractions: Mang'ula, Kilombero Valley and rural landscapes

Begin your final morning with a cultural experience around Mang'ula, learning about local life, traditions and the surrounding Kilombero Valley. After the activity, start your return journey to Dar es Salaam through Tanzania’s rural landscapes. Enjoy views of farms, villages and countryside along the way while reflecting on the wildlife, nature and cultural experiences from your solo safari