7 Days Safari from Dar Es Salaam to Southern Tanzania Parks

Discover Southern Tanzania’s wild beauty on a 7-day safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi, Nyerere and Ruaha National Parks with expert-guided game drives.

Dar es Salaam Safari to Nyerere Mikumi and Udzungwa Midrange

Start directly from Dar es Salaam on this 7 day midrange safari to three of Southern Tanzania's most rewarding destinations. Travel by road to Nyerere National Park for extensive wildlife viewing, continue to Mikumi National Park for classic savannah game drives and finish in Udzungwa Mountains National Park for forest walking, primates, birds and waterfalls before returning to Dar es Salaam. The itinerary is especially convenient for travelers already staying in the city or arriving through Dar es Salaam who want a complete Southern Circuit safari without domestic flights. With comfortable midrange accommodation, private or arranged road transportation and carefully paced daily activities, the journey combines convenience, wildlife and varied landscapes in one complete safari package.

Tour Highlights

Day 1
Dar es Salaam to Nyerere Afternoon Game Drive
Day 2
Full Day Nyerere Safari from Dar es Salaam Route
Day 3
Second Full Day Wildlife Safari in Nyerere
Day 4
Nyerere to Mikumi Afternoon Game Drive
Day 5
Full Day Safari in Mikumi National Park
Day 6
Mikumi to Udzungwa Full Day Forest Adventure
Day 7
Udzungwa Half Day Experience to Dar es Salaam

Tour Features

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Duration 7 Days
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Tour Mode Drive In – Drive Out
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Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari
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Tour Type Private Safari
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Special For Wildlife
Destination/Accommodation
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Start/End
Dar es Salaam
Tour Starting & Ending Point
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Day 1
Nyerere National Park
Overnight: Nyerere Tented Camp
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Day 2
Nyerere National Park
Overnight: Nyerere Tented Camp
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Day 3
Nyerere National Park
Overnight: Nyerere Tented Camp
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Day 4
Nyerere National Park
Overnight: Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
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Day 5
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight: Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
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Day 6
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight: Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Camp
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Day 7
Udzungwa Mountains
Overnight: Udzungwa Mountains
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Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Nyerere Afternoon Game Drive

Dar es Salaam to Nyerere Afternoon Game Drive

Your safari begins with pickup in Dar es Salaam at approximately 6:00 AM from your hotel, residence or another agreed location. Leave the city and travel toward Nyerere, making suitable stops during the journey. Arrive during the early afternoon, enjoy lunch and start your first game drive at approximately 3:00 PM. Explore until around 6:00 PM, watching for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, hippos and other wildlife before continuing to your midrange accommodation.

Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Overnight:
Nyerere Tented Camp
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch, Dinner
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Day 2: Full Day Nyerere Safari from Dar es Salaam Route

Full Day Nyerere Safari from Dar es Salaam Route

After breakfast, depart at approximately 7:00 AM for a full day in Nyerere. Travel through different habitats while your guide searches for wildlife and explains the ecology of the park. Stop for a picnic lunch around 12:30 PM, then continue the safari during the afternoon. Return to your lodge at approximately 5:30 PM.

Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Overnight:
Nyerere Tented Camp
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3: Second Full Day Wildlife Safari in Nyerere

Second Full Day Wildlife Safari in Nyerere

Begin the morning around 6:30 to 7:00 AM and explore different areas from those visited previously. Spend the day watching wildlife at an unhurried pace, with enough time for photographs and longer observations. Lunch will be taken in the park, followed by another afternoon session before returning to the lodge.

Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Overnight:
Nyerere Tented Camp
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4: Nyerere to Mikumi Afternoon Game Drive

Nyerere to Mikumi Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast at approximately 7:00 AM, leave Nyerere and travel toward Mikumi National Park. On arrival, enjoy lunch and begin an afternoon game drive at around 3:00 PM. Search the open plains for giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, elephants, buffaloes and other wildlife until approximately 6:00 PM. Continue to your midrange accommodation for dinner and overnight

Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Overnight:
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi

Day 5: Full Day Safari in Mikumi National Park

Full Day Safari in Mikumi National Park

Start after breakfast at approximately 7:00 AM and spend the full day in Mikumi. Explore the Mkata plains, woodland and water areas while watching for mammals and birds. Around midday, stop for lunch before continuing through the afternoon. Finish at around 5:30 PM and return to the lodge.

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight:
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi

Day 6: Mikumi to Udzungwa Full Day Forest Adventure

Mikumi to Udzungwa Full Day Forest Adventure

Depart Mikumi at around 7:00 AM and travel to Udzungwa. Meet a local guide and begin a walking experience through tropical forest, enjoying opportunities to see monkeys, birds, butterflies, unusual plants and mountain scenery. Depending on your chosen trail, the activity can include scenic waterfall areas and viewpoints. Finish during the afternoon and transfer to your midrange accommodation.

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight:
Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Camp
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
midrange lodge
midrange lodge
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Day 7: Udzungwa Half Day Experience to Dar es Salaam

Udzungwa Half Day Experience to Dar es Salaam

Begin the last day at approximately 7:00 AM with breakfast and a shorter guided nature walk. Enjoy the cooler forest atmosphere for a few final hours before returning to prepare for departure. At around 10:00 AM, begin the road transfer to Dar es Salaam with lunch and comfort stops along the way. Arrival is expected during the late afternoon or evening, completing your seven day safari from Dar es Salaam through Nyerere, Mikumi and Udzungwa

Destination:
Udzungwa Mountains

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

  •   Private Tour (Sharing Price)
  • The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

  •   Group Joining Tour
  • Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

    Gamedrive Cost

    No of pax Adult Price Child Price
    1 Pax From $2,334 pp From $1,751 pp
    2 Pax From $1,584 pp From $1,188 pp
    3 Pax From $1,334 pp From $1,001 pp
    4 Pax From $1,209 pp From $907 pp
    5 Pax From $1,134 pp From $851 pp
    6 Pax From $1,084 pp From $813 pp
    7+ Pax From $1,048 pp From $786 pp

    PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

    Inclusions
  • ✓ Rescue fee
  • ✓ Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • ✓ All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • ✓ All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • ✓ All Taxes/VAT
  • Exclusions
  •  International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
  •  Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  •  Tips: tipping guideline
  •  Personal items
  •  Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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