8 Days Tanzania Southern Circuit Luxury Safari to Mikumi, Ruaha and Nyerere by Air

Arrive in Tanzania and prepare for your scheduled flight to Mikumi National Park. After the arrival arrangements, transfer to the departure point for your flight, with the exact timing depending on the confirmed travel schedule. On arrival, continue with the arrangements for your accommodation and safari experience. Mikumi introduces you to the landscapes of southern Tanzania and provides the starting point for the wildlife journey. The remainder of the day will depend on arrival time and the arrangements confirmed for your safari.

Time: Arrival and flight schedule dependent

 Destination: Mikumi National Park 

Attraction: Mikumi’s natural landscapes and wildlife environment

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Spend a full day exploring Mikumi National Park and observing wildlife in its natural environment. The day provides time to appreciate the park’s open landscapes and the scenery that makes it an important destination on Tanzania’s Southern Circuit. Wildlife sightings will depend on animal movements, weather and seasonal conditions. Your guide will help you explore the park and identify wildlife encountered during the day. Return to your accommodation after the scheduled safari activities.

Time: Full day

 Destination: Mikumi National Park 

Attraction: Wildlife viewing and open savannah landscapes

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After your stay in Mikumi, prepare for the scheduled bush-plane flight to Ruaha National Park. The flight connects the two destinations and reduces the need for a long overland transfer. On arrival, continue with the arrangements for your accommodation and the next stage of the safari. Ruaha is known for its expansive landscapes, river environments and varied wildlife habitats. The activities available on arrival will depend on the flight schedule and the arrangements confirmed for the day.

Time: Flight and arrival schedule dependent 

Destination: Ruaha National Park 

Attraction: Ruaha’s landscapes, river environments and wildlife habitats

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Kichaka Safari Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Enjoy a full day exploring Ruaha National Park, allowing time to appreciate its distinctive scenery and wildlife environment. The park’s broad landscapes and natural habitats provide opportunities to observe animals and learn about the southern Tanzanian wilderness. Your safari guide will help you explore areas according to the day’s arrangements and the conditions within the park. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed and may vary throughout the day. Return to your accommodation after the planned safari activities.

Time: Full day

Destination: Ruaha National Park

 Attraction: Wildlife viewing, natural habitats and river scenery

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Kichaka Safari Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Continue exploring Ruaha National Park with another full day dedicated to the safari experience. Having additional time in the park allows you to observe its landscapes under changing light and look for wildlife in different areas visited during the day. The experience may include observing animals, appreciating the vegetation and learning about the park’s natural environment. Your guide will help make the most of the day while following park regulations and the confirmed itinerary. After the activities, return to your accommodation to relax before the next flight.

Time: Full day

 Destination: Ruaha National Park 

Attraction: Wildlife observation and Ruaha’s varied scenery

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Kichaka Safari Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Depart Ruaha by scheduled bush plane and continue to Nyerere National Park. This flight connects the next major destination on your Southern Circuit journey. Following arrival, proceed with the transfer and accommodation arrangements. Nyerere offers a different natural setting, with landscapes and river environments that contribute to its distinctive safari character. The timing of any additional activity will depend on the flight schedule and the arrangements confirmed for the day.

Time: Flight and arrival schedule dependent 

Destination: Nyerere National Park 

Attraction: Nyerere’s natural landscapes and river environment

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Roho ya Selous

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Spend a full day exploring Nyerere National Park and appreciating its wildlife and natural surroundings. The day provides time to experience another part of southern Tanzania and observe the park’s distinctive landscapes. Wildlife viewing depends on seasonal conditions, animal movements and the areas visited. Follow the guidance of your safari guide throughout the planned activities. Return to your accommodation after the day’s exploration.

Time: Full day 

Destination: Nyerere National Park 

Attraction: Wildlife viewing, natural landscapes and river scenery

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Roho ya Selous

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Enjoy the final morning of your safari in Nyerere National Park according to the confirmed schedule. This is an opportunity to appreciate the surroundings one last time before preparing for departure. After the morning arrangements, transfer to the relevant airstrip for your scheduled flight. The departure time and any activity before the flight will depend on the flight booking. Your eight-day journey through Mikumi, Ruaha and Nyerere concludes with the fly-out arrangements.

Time: Final morning; flight schedule dependent

Destination: Nyerere National Park and departure airstrip

Attraction: Final views of the park’s natural surroundings