Enjoy an 8-day luxury walking safari through Mikumi, Ruaha, and Nyerere National Parks with scenic flights, wildlife encounters, and luxury stays.
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Experience an unforgettable 8-day luxury walking safari through Tanzania’s Southern Circuit, exploring Mikumi, Ruaha, and Nyerere National Parks by air. This adventure combines guided walking experiences with exciting game drives, offering opportunities to discover Tanzania’s remarkable wildlife, diverse birdlife, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Explore Mikumi’s open plains, admire Ruaha’s impressive baobab trees and rich wildlife, and discover the varied habitats of Nyerere National Park. Guided walking activities provide a closer appreciation of nature, including animal tracks, plants, and smaller details often missed during vehicle safaris. Scenic bush flights between destinations make travelling convenient while allowing more time for wildlife exploration and relaxation.
Arrive in Tanzania and prepare for the scheduled flight to Mikumi National Park. After completing the arrival arrangements, continue to the departure point for your flight. On reaching Mikumi, complete the accommodation arrangements and prepare for the safari. The day introduces you to the landscapes and natural surroundings of southern Tanzania. Any additional activity will depend on your arrival time, flight schedule and confirmed arrangements.
Time: Arrival and flight schedule dependent
Destination: Mikumi National Park
Attraction: Mikumi’s natural landscapes and wildlife environment
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Spend a full day exploring Mikumi National Park and observing wildlife in its natural environment. The park’s open landscapes provide opportunities to appreciate the scenery and discover the wildlife encountered during the safari. Your guide will help you explore the park and understand its natural surroundings. Any walking safari activity must be arranged separately and confirmed according to park regulations and safety requirements. Return to your accommodation after the scheduled activities.
Time: Full day
Destination: Mikumi National Park
Attraction: Wildlife viewing and open savannah landscapes
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Prepare for your scheduled bush-plane flight from Mikumi to Ruaha National Park. This air connection allows you to continue the safari without relying on a long road transfer between the destinations. On arrival, proceed with your accommodation arrangements and prepare for the next stage of the journey. Ruaha offers expansive landscapes, river environments and varied natural habitats to explore. Activities on arrival will depend on the flight schedule and confirmed arrangements.
Time: Flight and arrival schedule dependent
Destination: Ruaha National Park
Attraction: Ruaha’s landscapes, river environments and wildlife habitats
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Enjoy a full day exploring Ruaha National Park and discovering its wildlife and natural surroundings. The day provides time to observe animals, appreciate the scenery and learn about the park’s varied habitats. Your safari guide will help you explore the areas included in the confirmed itinerary. If a guided walking safari is available and approved, it must be arranged with the appropriate qualified guides and according to park regulations. Return to your accommodation after the day’s planned activities.
Time: Full day
Destination: Ruaha National Park
Attraction: Wildlife viewing, natural habitats and river scenery
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Continue exploring Ruaha National Park with another full day dedicated to discovering its natural environment. The additional time allows you to observe wildlife and appreciate the park’s landscapes under changing natural conditions. Your guide will assist with exploring the areas included in the safari schedule. Walking activities may be considered only if they have been confirmed in advance and meet the park’s safety and operational requirements. After the day’s exploration, return to your accommodation and prepare for the next flight.
Time: Full day
Destination: Ruaha National Park
Attraction: Wildlife observation and Ruaha’s varied scenery
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Depart Ruaha by scheduled bush plane and continue to Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival, follow the confirmed transfer and accommodation arrangements. This stage introduces another destination within Tanzania’s Southern Circuit, offering different landscapes and natural surroundings to discover. The availability of additional activities will depend on the flight schedule and arrangements for the day. Settle into your accommodation and prepare for a full day of exploration in Nyerere.
Time: Flight and arrival schedule dependent
Destination: Nyerere National Park
Attraction: Natural landscapes and river environment
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Spend a full day exploring Nyerere National Park and appreciating its wildlife and natural surroundings. The planned safari activities provide opportunities to observe animals and discover the landscapes encountered during the day. Your guide will help you understand the park’s natural environment and follow the confirmed itinerary. A walking safari should not be assumed to be included unless it has been specifically arranged and approved. Return to your accommodation after the day’s exploration.
Time: Full day
Destination: Nyerere National Park
Attraction: Wildlife viewing, natural landscapes and river scenery
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Enjoy the final morning of your safari in Nyerere National Park according to the confirmed departure schedule. Take time to appreciate the natural surroundings before preparing for your onward journey. After the morning arrangements, transfer to the relevant airstrip for your scheduled flight. Any additional activity will depend on the available time and confirmed arrangements. Your eight-day Southern Circuit safari concludes with your departure from Nyerere.
Time: Final morning; flight schedule dependent
Destination: Nyerere National Park and departure airstrip
Attraction: Final views of the park’s natural surroundings
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 $4,451 pp | From $3,338 pp |
| 2 Pax | From $3,451 pp | From $2,588 pp |
| 3 Pax | From $3,118 pp | From $2,338 pp |
| 4 Pax | From $2,951 pp | From $2,213 pp |
| 5 Pax | From $2,851 pp | From $2,138 pp |
| 6 Pax | From $2,784 pp | From $2,088 pp |
| 7+ Pax | From $2,737 pp | From $2,053 pp |
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Enjoy an 8-day luxury walking safari through Mikumi, Ruaha, and Nyerere National Parks with scenic flights, wildlife encounters, and luxury stays.
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