7 Days Southern Tanzania Safari

Tour overview

This safari takes you to the biggest parks in Tanzania’s southern circuit. You’ll enjoy a game drive and boat safari in Nyerere National Park and a game drive in Mikumi Park. You’ll overnight in lodges. You’ll end the trip relaxing on Kilwa Beach and pay visits to Kilwa Masoko and Kila Kisiwani before driving back to Dar es Salaam.

Tour Type

Tanzania Safaris

Duration

7 days

Tour Location

Tanzania

Airport Pickup

Tour Highlights

Places You'll Visit

Mikumi National Park
Nyerere National Park
Kilwa Beach

Tour Day By day Itinerary

Day 1: Mikumi Game Drive

You’ll be picked up in Dar es Salaam at 6:00am and drive six hours to Mikumi National Park. We’ll stop in Morogoro for hot lunches and arrive in the park in time for an afternoon game drive. You’ll see herds of impala, elephants, Masai giraffes, lions, wildebeests, buffaloes, and many other animals. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Camp Bastian.

Day 2: Mikumi Game Drive

After breakfast at the lodge, we’ll depart with a packed lunch in hand for a full day game drive inside the park. Animals commonly found here include lions, eland, hartebeest, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, and elephants. You’ll eat lunch at the picnic site before driving to the hippo and crocodile pool. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Camp Bastian.

Day 3: Nyerere National Park – Boat Trip to Rufiji River

You’ll be picked up at the lodge at 6:30am and drive to Nyerere National Park. We’ll eat lunch at a restaurant along the way and then make our way to the lodge. We’ll arrive in the late afternoon in time for check in and an evening boat drive along the Rufiji River. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the African Safari Selous Lodge

Day 4: Nyerere Game Drive

After breakfast at the lodge, we’ll depart on a game drive with packed lunches in hand. You can expect to see lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, and hyena (among others). You will also see a large variety of birds and wonderful scenery with varied topography, including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains. You’ll eat lunch in the afternoon and rest before finishing your game drive and returning to the lodge.

Day 5: Kilwa Beach

After breakfast at the lodge, we’ll depart with lunch boxes in hand for Kilwa Beach. We’ll be staying at an excellent lodge located on the Indian Ocean. You can choose to visit the fish market or just spend the afternoon and evening at your leisure. You'll be staying at the lodge on a full board basis.

Day 6: Kilwa Masoko

After breakfast we’ll depart with a picnic lunch in hand to Kilwa Kisiwani. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its influence on the birth of Swahili culture, Kilwa Kisiwani is a fishing village that was once occupied by Arabs. They minted gold and sold spices, jewelry, and slaves—all while holding parties under the light of the moon. Songo Mnara, a neighboring small island close to Kisiwani, was a Swahili stone town that was founded in the early 19th century. Its comparatively short history compared to its more illustrious neighbor has allowed archaeologists to examine early Swahili houses within a specific time period. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Day 7: Kilwa - Dar es Salaam

After breakfast at the lodge, you’ll be transferred to Dar es Salaam with a packed lunch in hand. You’ll be dropped off at the hotel or the airport/ferry.

Includes

Airport pickup and drop off
Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Professional, English-speaking guide
Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
Meals while on safari
Mineral water
All government taxes
All mentioned activities
All national park fees

Excludes

International or Local Flights
Optional activities
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Visa fees
Tips
Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
Travel insurance

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THE MOSTLY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How to Book Safari in Tanzania?

You can book your safari with utmost ease with Kisambi Tours. What we suggest you initially do is plan the various Things to Do in Tanzania and the locations you wish to visit in the country. Give us a call and we will assist you in preparing the best-customized itinerary for Tanzania as per your needs. You need to make a 30% payment to save your bookings and make the complete payment before 120 days of your safari date. After this, you need to book your international flight tickets at least 6-9 months before your safari schedule dates. After this, you need to start applying for your Tanzania Visa on the Tanzania Embassy websites or visit their offices in your country. This is followed by buying your travel insurance and takes the necessary vaccinations before your travel.

What is the best time to visit Tanzania?

We truly believe that you can have a fantastic Tanzania safari at any time of year! Many of our guests book with us throughout the "long rains" of April and May, as well as the "short rains" of November. We make every effort to provide them with the greatest possible experience, even during the rainy season. The brief wet seasons are ideal for arranging a Tanzania Safari for bird watchers. The migratory birds can be seen during a rainstorm. However, the dry season is the best time to visit Tanzania.

Why Should You Visit Tanzania, And What Are Its Top Attractions?

Tanzania is a prime safari destination, boasting abundant wildlife and diverse landscapes. Popular attractions include:

Northern Circuit: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Southern Circuit: Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park

Western Circuit: Katavi National Park

Additionally, Tanzania is home to Africa's tallest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, which is primarily accessed from Tanzania despite being near the Kenya border.

How Much Does A Tanzania Safari Cost?

The cost of a Tanzania Safari is influenced by various factors like activities chosen, accommodation type, trip duration, season, and group size. Consider budgeting starting from $500 per person daily as a general guide. Prices can also fluctuate based on the season: you might save during the rainy season but expect higher costs during prime wildebeest migration times. Camping safaris are often more affordable than luxury lodge safaris. Places like the Serengeti offer larger hotels that might be more budget-friendly.

Is Tanzania Worth Visiting?

Tanzania is a country where you can time travel and get lost in the transcendental form of nature and wildlife that the country has to offer. There is a huge diversity of Tanzania Population and Tanzania Religion with the more dominating being Islam and its culture. What you will be surprised with is the amazing Tanzania Safari Facts and insights about the Tanzania Time of the past when the country witness colonial rule and anarchy. You must have come across numerous Tanzania Safari Videos that give you a clear insight into how the country is and its beauty. It is worth visiting Tanzania and understanding its glorious traditions and culture. All you need is a visa and a backpack.

Is Tanzania Safe For Safaris?

Tanzania is relatively safe but not without risks. Tourists may encounter touts and petty thefts. Safeguard your valuables, avoid isolated areas, and use only reputable transport. Always carry your passport and monetary essentials with you.

When Is The Best Time To See Wildebeest Migration?

The best times to witness Tanzania's wildebeest migration are June-July in the Serengeti and January-February for calving near Lake Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Where Will I Stay During The Tanzania Safari?

Based on your package choice, accommodation ranges from lodges to tented camps during a Tanzania safari.

Words from Our happy Clients

We have received feedback from our clients, and Kisambi Tours is rated 5/5 by them. Customers grant us this honor because we are constantly committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure that their safari is completely satisfactory.

    
 
 
        
   Fahreen B 
 2023-11-24
 
 
 Verified Serenity experience
Excellent service provided, staff were prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. Food provided was good. I’d recommend their service anytime!
  
 
       
   Julia S 
 2023-11-22
 
 
 Verified Extraordinary flexible and friendly
We climbed Kilimanjaro thanks to Kizambi tours and it was a wonderful experience. The team was very nice, flexible and there for our needs and wishes. For example we decided to go up one day earlyer than planned and it was no problem even though decided quite spontaneously! We had quite a few changes like this in our plans and it was never a problem, the team adapted very well ("hakuna Matata"). So, the communication was very good and not complicated. When we had questions we could always ask our "manager" and he responded us very quickly. I felt safe and in good hands though we also had enough freedom to explore and do things by ourselves. Thanks for these beautiful holidays!
  
 
       
   Stefano P 
 2023-11-09
 
 
 Verified Four Parks in Six days
We visited four National Parks and could see the Big Five thanks the professional skills of our guides. Very satisfactory tour!
  
 
       
   Ronald R 
 2023-10-23
 
 
 Verified Priceless memories once in a life time trip
Exellent guys as in the office and the full time guide who did guide us in all the tours we did who were made to what we all wanted to visit. Exellent ,fair price and quality. Maturni homes was a beathifull stay in accomodation, very friendly big family who looked after us... Hashim, our full time guide, was there for us once we get up in the morning untill bedtime...they did a lot of efford to change and add things in tours what we wanted to do and see in the 4 days we were there. All there drivers are also helpfull and friendly. A+++++, absolutely recommended Thank you guys....
  
 
       
   Keith M 
 2023-10-19
 
 
 Verified Waterfall & Hot Spring!
First class trip. Let's you visit both on the same day if time is tight. Emanuel & Julius were fantastic! 👍
  
 
       
   Tara 
 2023-10-12
 
 
 Verified Great tour!
Had an amazing day trip with Mercy and Charlie! Mercy led us on a great trek to the waterfall and then to the coffee bean farm where we got to take part in the local coffee making process! Then onto the fabulous hot springs! Food was great throughout the day! Would recommend this trip, especially Mercy and Charlie!
  
 
       
   Bente B 
 2023-09-25
 
 
 Verified Climbing the Kilimanjaro with a wonderful, reliable and fun crew! An amazing experience that I would recommend everyone!
We highly recommend this organization for any excursion offered. With a high reliability and clear instructions we together checked our gear and did a briefing on how the 7 day trek would look like. After six intense but rewarding days, the team helped us achieve our long-time dream of climbing the Kilimanjaro. We were humbled by the kindness and professionalism of our 10-man crew. Our two guides made it their sole purpose to get us to the roof of Africa and summit with succes. Throughout this amazing experience we were surprised during every meal about the wonderful food that the team prepared for us. Good nutrition is key for such a challenging experience and we were grateful that this was really handled well. We would definitely make use of this organization again upon another visit of Tanzania.
  
 
       
   Elisa S 
 2023-09-16
 
 
 Verified Best experience ever
My partner and I stayed with Kisambi tour for a 6 days experience. Elisante organized everything for us, and even before the trip was always precise and fast in replying to our questions via messages. The tour included: the first day visiting Materuni waterfall and a coffee preparation experience accompanied by traditional songs and dances. The following day we went to hot spring and visiting a Masai Village. After this, we met out amazing guide Godlove and we started our 4 days safari. We visited Tarangire national park , Serengeti and Ngorogoro crater. It was without doubts, one of the best experiences of our lives. During the safari, we spent nights in campsites and we had a personal cook with us, Idd, who made the trip even better cooking traditional foods every day. We highly recommend travelling with Kisambi tour!
  
 
       
   Susan K 
 2023-09-14
 
 
 Verified Amazing Waterfall and Coffee Roasting Experience
Great, moderate hike to the stunning Materuni Falls. Along the way, our guide Godwin told us so much about the history of the area, and the local flowers, fruit, and birds. He was so knowledgeable! After seeing the waterfall, which was incredible, we hiked back to a local Chogga village and had a delicious lunch of banana soup, rice, beans and spiced vegetables. Then, we learned all about coffee cultivation and roasting, and had the most delicious cup of coffee. So much fun and so educational. It was a highlight of our trip to Tanzania,
  
 
       
   Katerina K 
 2023-09-09
 
 
 Verified Best company to visit Moshi!
Great company to visit Tanzania and go around Arousha and Moshi. Elisante is very available, friendly and kind! First, we had a wonderful safari, with a very kind and prepared driver, Joseph, always on-time! The last day they even offered us a middle day trip, before going to the airport, with another fantastic, joyful driver, Julius! They are the best!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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