Tanzania · Safari

10-Day Tanzania Safari through Selous, Mikumi, Ruaha and Udzungwa

10 Days Round trip from Tanzania Moderate pace
Rufiji River Camp
Udzungwa Falls Lodge
JABALI RIDGE
Ruaha National Park
Masai Giraffe
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience game drives, a boat safari, and a walking safari in Selous Game Reserve
  • 02 Enjoy cultural interaction at a Maasai village on the way to Mikumi National Park
  • 03 Explore Ruaha National Park in search of elephants, lions, leopards, and giraffes
  • 04 Hike through the Udzungwa Mountains, known for endemic birds, primates, and waterfalls

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure through Tanzania's renowned national parks, including Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi, Ruaha, and the Udzungwa Mountains. Enjoy exciting experiences such as a boat safari along the Rufiji River, game drives to spot elephants, lions, wild dogs, and leopards, and cultural interactions with local Maasai communities. Discover Tanzania's diverse landscapes, from vast wildlife reserves to mountain trails, while encountering endemic birds, primates, and breathtaking waterfalls.

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure through Tanzania's renowned national parks, including Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi, Ruaha, and the Udzungwa Mountains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Dar es Salaam, Iringa, Morogoro, Mikumi National Park, Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Selous and Rufiji River Safari

  • Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport or your hotel in Dar es Salaam.
  • Set out on a 5-hour road journey to Selous Game Reserve, followed by a boat safari on the Rufiji River, where you can spot crocodiles, hippos, and various bird species.

Enjoy sunset on the river, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive and Walking Safari in Selous

  • Enjoy a full-day game drive to see giraffes, elephants, wild dogs, and more.
  • Take a 2.5-hour walking safari to discover hidden wildlife and learn about bush life.

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

3
Day 03

Journey from Selous to Mikumi via Uluguru Mountains

  • Take a 7-hour road trip through the Uluguru Mountains and Morogoro village.
  • Visit a Maasai village for cultural interaction.

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Safari in Mikumi National Park

  • Spend the day on safari in Mikumi National Park, home to lions, zebras, elephants, and buffalos.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at a campsite.

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

5
Day 05

Mikumi to Iringa and Onward to Ruaha

  • Depart for Iringa with visits to the Mtwa Mkawawa Museum and the Isimila Stone Age Site.
  • Have lunch in Iringa before continuing to Ruaha National Park.

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

6
Day 06

Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha National Park

  • Enjoy a full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park, home to elephants, lions, leopards, and giraffes.
  • Have a picnic lunch inside the park.

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

7
Day 07

Transfer from Ruaha to Udzungwa Mountains

  • Drive for 5.5 hours to the Udzungwa Mountains, with a cultural visit to a village or rubber farm.

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

8
Day 08

Udzungwa Hike and Waterfall Picnic

  • Take a half-day hike in the Udzungwa Mountains, famous for endemic birds and primates.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch near a waterfall.

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

9
Day 09

Return from Udzungwa to Dar es Salaam

  • Take a 6-hour return drive to Dar es Salaam with a picnic lunch along the way.

Dinner and overnight stay in Dar es Salaam.

10
Day 10

Departure Transfer

  • Have breakfast and receive transfer assistance to the airport or hotel for departure.
Rufiji River boat safari, Selous Game Reserve plains, Mikumi National Park savanna, Udzungwa Mountains waterfalls

Where this trip takes you

Rufiji River boat safari, Selous Game Reserve plains, Mikumi National Park savanna, Udzungwa Mountains waterfalls

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tanzania 7 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Accommodation
  • All transportation
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (mineral water)

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for the driver/guide
  • Visa or passport fees
  • Personal items or additional beverages not specified

What to bring

  • All safari items

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tanzania
Tour start
Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Tanzania.

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