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8 days Tanzania south circuit self drive safari with accommodations trip overview

This 8 days Tanzania south circuit self drive safari with accommodations will take to less visited but equally magnificent parks of southern Tanzania. The trip will start from Dar es salaam and end in Dar es salaam leading you to places like Mikumi national park known for its beautiful landscape and abundancy of wildlife including “Big Five” (elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos), along with giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, wildebeest, impala, eland, kudu, sable antelope, cheetahs, and various bird species like marabou storks and red-billed oxpeckers. Mikumi is the nearest park to Dar es salaam taking about 5 hours to reach to the park. You will also visit Ruaha national park where you will see things like diverse wildlife like the Big Five (minus rhinos), African wild dogs, and numerous species of antelope and birds. You will end the safari with the visit to Nyerere national park which is the biggest national park in Tanzania. Things to see in Nyerere include you can experience game drives, walking safaris, boat safaris on the Rufigi River, and hot air balloon safaris to see its rich wildlife, including its famous African wild dog population and the Big Five. The park’s diverse habitats, from rivers and marshes to forests and open plains, make it excellent for bird watching, while also offering opportunities for nature treks, fishing, and visiting traditional villages.

Summary itinerary of 8 days Tanzania south circuit self drive safari with accommodations

Day 1: pick up from Dar es salaam airport, transfer to Mikumi

Day 2: full day game drive at Mikumi national park

Day 3: transfer to Ruaha national park

Day 4: full day game drive in Ruaha national park

Day 5: transfer to Nyerere national park

Day 6: full day game drive at Nyerere national park

Day 7: transfer to Dar es salaam

Day 8: transfer to the airport

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: pick up from Dar es salaam airport, transfer to Mikumi

pick up your car at Dar es salaam airport and transfer to Mikumi national park, known for its unique landscape and abundancy of wildlife and the home to all the big five of Africa and different bird species.

Accommodation: Angelia tented camp

Day 2: full day game drive at Mikumi national park

full day game drive at Mikumi national park. Explore the beauty of this park located closer to Dar with abundancy of big cats and several other wildlife that you will encounter today. You will also see several antelopes that call this park their home.

Day 3: transfer to Ruaha national park

Transfer to Ruaha national park. After the breakfast, drive to the second largest park in Tanzania. Ruaha is known for its rugged landscape and the variety of wildlife from both east and southern Africa that the park does offer.

Accommodation: Ikuka safari camp

Day 4: full day game drive in Ruaha national park

full day game drive through this remote park of Ruaha where you will encounter large elephant herds, impressive lion prides, and sightings of rare African wild dogs, as well as the chance to see greater and lesser kudu, roan and sable antelope before returning to your lodge

Accommodation: Ikuka safari camp

Day 5: transfer to Nyerere national park

transfer to Nyerere/ Selous national park. The largest park in Tanzania with a lot to be desired on this adventure. You will arrive in afternoon and head strait to the evening game drive to encounter the late grazers.

Accommodation: African safari Selous

Day 6: full day game drive at Nyerere national park

full day game drive through Nyerere national park where you will encounter a wide range of wildlife viewing opportunities, including the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino, though rhino sightings are rare). You will also see large herds of buffalos, zebras among others.

Accommodation: African safari Selous

Day 7: transfer to Dar es salaam

after your breakfast, you will start on your return journey to Dar es salaam where you will arrive in the evening and head straight to your lodge for the dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Johari Rotana hotel

Day 8: transfer to the airport

the last of day of this great adventure that will start with the breakfast before driving to the airport to drop off the car and catch your flight to your next destination.