7-Day Southern Tanzania Safari and Cultural Beach Adventure
Highlights
Mikumi National Park, Kilwa
nature, safari, Wildlife
Private Tour
7 Days
Medium
English, French, German, Swahili
Languages
English, French, German, Swahili
Description
Discover the natural and cultural wonders of southern Tanzania on this enriching 7-day itinerary. Experience unforgettable wildlife encounters during game drives in Mikumi and Nyerere National Parks, where you may spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and more. Enjoy a peaceful retreat on the white sands of Kilwa Beach and explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara, once powerful Swahili trading cities.
Itinerary
-
Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
- Depart early from Dar es Salaam at 6:00 AM.
Drive approximately six hours with a lunch stop in Morogoro.
Arrive at Mikumi National Park and begin an afternoon game drive.
Spot wildlife including impala, elephants, giraffes, lions, wildebeests, and buffaloes.
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at Camp Bastian.
-
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi
- Eat breakfast at the lodge.
Depart with packed lunch for a full-day game drive.
Explore various habitats and see eland, hartebeest, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, and elephants.
Visit the hippo and crocodile pool.
Return for dinner and overnight at Camp Bastian.
-
Day 3: Mikumi to Nyerere National Park
- Depart early from Mikumi to Nyerere National Park.
Stop for lunch en route at a local restaurant.
Arrive at the lodge in the late afternoon.
Enjoy an evening boat safari along the Rufiji River.
Dine and overnight at Nyerere Tented Camp.
-
Day 4: Game Drive in Nyerere National Park
- Have breakfast at the camp.
Depart with packed lunch for a full-day game drive.
Observe lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hyenas, and a wide range of birds.
Explore diverse landscapes including wetlands and acacia woodlands.
Return for dinner and overnight at Nyerere Tented Camp.
-
Day 5: Nyerere to Kilwa Beach
- Eat breakfast and depart for Kilwa Beach with lunch boxes.
Travel south to the coastal town of Kilwa.
Check in to a beach lodge located along the Indian Ocean.
Visit the fish market or relax for the rest of the day.
- Enjoy dinner and overnight at Kilwa Beach Lodge.
-
Day 6: Explore Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara
- Depart after breakfast for Kilwa Kisiwani with a picnic lunch.
Discover this UNESCO World Heritage site and learn about Swahili history.
Visit ancient ruins and explore nearby Songo Mnara Island.
Return to Kilwa Beach Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
-
Day 7: Return to Dar es Salaam
- Eat breakfast at the lodge.
Drive back to Dar es Salaam with packed lunch.
Drop off at your hotel, the ferry terminal, or the airport.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
-
For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
|---|---|
| 1 to 7 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 7 | /person |
|
This is a private tour |
|