8 Days Classic Tanzania Safari
Tour overview
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure on a classic Tanzania safari through the Southern Circuit! Cruise through the Selous Game Reserve on boat safaris and game drives, spot incredible wildlife in Ruaha National Park, hike to the breathtaking Sanje Waterfalls in the Udzungwa Mountains, and explore the open plains of Mikumi National Park. You’ll enjoy packed lunches during the day and unwind each evening in comfortable lodges.
Tour Type
Duration
Tour Location
Airport Pickup
- Julius Nyerere Int Airport (JNIA)
Tour Highlights
Places You'll Visit
- Nyerere National park
- Mikumi National Park
- Ruaha National Park
- Udzungwa Mountaion
Tour Day By day Itinerary
After breakfast, then introduction from Luitours stuffs you will be picked up from your hotel/Airport in Dar es salaam drive to Selous game reserve which is almost (218.6 km) approximates 4 hours driving, arrive at African safari camp in time for lunch (or if arriving late than just light refreshments). Nestled within the woodland along the banks of the great Rufiji River. Enjoy sunset cruise on our comfortable rooms, watching for hippos, crocodiles and birds, and enjoying the spectacular sunset over this enormous river. Dinner and your overnight stay at camp, if you will arrive early you will do game drive/boat safari.
After breakfast in the morning enjoy full day game drive by modified safari vehicle with a professional guide. Great animals sightings including all the great favorites lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra and all the other major species including the now rare African hunting dog. You will also see a large variety of birds, wonderful scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest and higher ground with vast views of far off mountains while dinner and overnight at African safari camp
After breakfast with your lunch boxes drive to Mikumi National Park 6 hours driving arrive late afternoon/evening with en route game drive in Mikumi national park you will able to see zebras, impala, giraffe and elephants and dinner overnight at Camp Bastian
After breakfast from camp with packed lunches drive for full day game drive in Mikumi national park, during evening return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Bastian Camp.
After breakfast early in the morning from Udzungwa Mountains by Jeep drive direct to Ruaha national park almost 274 km with lunch boxes via Iringa town, you will be passing though country side and have nice scenery and beautiful valleys and mountains. Upon arrival you will visit to the museum, which holds the head of the great local chief Mkwawa who resisted the Germans/in Iringa town, then drive to Ruaha hilltop lodge
After breakfast, lunch boxes experience extensive game drives in Ruaha National Park in order to explore its topography and wildlife. Ruaha is the second largest elephant sanctuary in Tanzania. The great Ruaha River, which flows along its entire eastern border, creates spectacular gorges and scenery and features a large of number of hippos and crocodiles. Special animals that inhabit the park include both the greater and lesser kudu and the roan and sable antelope. Bird life is also rich, with over 370 species recorded. Your dinner and overnight will be at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
After breakfast with your parked lunch boxes from the Lodge you will drive to Udzungwa National Park/Udzungwa Mountains. Enjoy hiking and waterfalls activities in Sanje with your guide, experience birds, monkeys, elephants and many more. Later drive back to Mikumi for dinner and overnight at Camp Bastian
After breakfast from the hotel/camp start driving back to Dar es Salaam, you will take your lunch in Morogoro before proceed with drive, arrive in afternoon or late evening at your hotel in Dar es Salaam
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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SAFARI FAQ'S
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.
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.
Tanzania is a prime safari destination, boasting abundant wildlife and diverse landscapes. Popular attractions include:
Northern Circuit:Â Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Southern Circuit:Â Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park
Western Circuit:Â 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.
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.
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.Â
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.
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.
Based on your package choice, accommodation ranges from lodges to tented camps during a Tanzania safari.
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