This 15 Days Safari Special Tour includes a fourteen-day safari in an off-road vehicle to the four most famous and in flora and fauna very different national parks in southern Tanzania. The safari visits the Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountain National Park and Ruaha National Park. In addition, this safari will also visit Iringa with the prehistoric site of Isimilia, the capital Dodoma, and the petroglyphs at Kolo.
This tour is specifically designed for Tanzanian travellers who have enough time to see all the famous southern parks in Tanzania. You will find that this safari is truly a highlight among safaris, as you get to see one of the greatest diversity of landscapes and wildlife that East Africa has to offer.
You will spend a lot of time in the parks and reserves on this safari, as the transfer distances between the individual parks are quite short by African standards. You can also start your game drives very early in the morning, as your accommodation is either in the park or in the immediate vicinity of the park.
Transfers from Kilimanjaro airport or Arusha bus station to the hotel in Arusha and back, as well as two nights' hotel accommodation in Arusha and all fees are included in our Special Offers, unless otherwise stated.
All our safaris are conducted in small groups of 2-7 people and each guest is guaranteed a window seat in the vehicle. As our contingent is limited, we recommend that you book early, especially during the high season.
On all our safaris, we take care of your physical well-being and your restful sleep. You can choose between three types of accommodation: Camping-only safari, lodge-only safari or tented camp-only safari. These overnight options can also be mixed and matched according to your personal preference.
With the camping option, you will sleep on camping beds in simple campsites in tents as high as a man. During the safari you will be accompanied and fed by your personal safari cook.
In the lodge and tented camp option, you will be looked after by the staff of the lodges and camps.
You will travel in off-road vehicles and all our vehicles have roof hatches or elevating roofs which allow a better view of the African wildlife especially in high vegetation.
On safari you will be driven by a well-trained English-speaking driver who will also act as your guide. On the camping and mixed safaris you will also be accompanied by a cook who will prepare each meal fresh for you at the campsites.
For an additional charge, you can also book a higher-quality hotel in Arusha for this safari in the camping variant.
Day | Description | Silver | Gold | Tanzanite | Catering |
1 | Transfer from Dar es Salaam Airport or ferry terminal to the Ferry terminal to the Selous Game Reserve. | Selous Mbega Campsite | Selous Mbega Campsite | Selous Mbega Campsite | M-A |
2 | After breakfast walking safari in the Selous Game Reserve and in the afternoon a boat safari on the Rufiji River. | Selous Mbega Campsite | Selous Mbega Campsite | Selous Mbega Campsite | F-M-A |
3 | After breakfast at the campsite, full day game drive in the Selous National Park. | Selous Mbega Campsite | Selous Mbega Campsite | Selous Mbega Campsite | F-M-A |
4 | Crossing from west to east, including a game drive to the lakes in the park. | Selous Mbega Campsite | Selous Mbega Campsite | Selous Mbega Campsite | F-M-A |
5 | Drive to Mikumi National Park, enter the park around lunch time, game drive until evening. | Mikumi Bandas | Mikumi Bandas | Mikumi Bandas | F-M-A |
6 | Early morning game drive from 6am in Mikumi National Park, return for brunch and rest. Further game drive from 3pm until sunset. | Mikumi Bandas | Mikumi Bandas | Mikumi Bandas | F-M-A |
7 | Half-day game drive in Mikumi National Park, then on to the Udzungwa Mountains. | Mud Huts vom Hondo Hondo | Mud Huts vom Hondo Hondo | Mud Huts vom Hondo Hondo | F-M-A |
8 | Full day walking tour with guide in the Udzungwa Mountains. | Mud Huts vom Hondo Hondo | Mud Huts vom Hondo Hondo | Mud Huts vom Hondo Hondo | F-M-A |
9 | Drive from the Udzungwa Mountains to Iringa. City tour and visit to the prehistoric site of Isimilia. | Neema Craft Guesthouse | Neema Craft Guesthouse | Neema Craft Guesthouse | F-M-A |
10 | Drive from Iringa to Ruaha National Park Entry into the National Park with afternoon game drive. | Ruaha Bandas | Ruaha Bandas | Ruaha Bandas | F-M-A |
11 | Early morning game drive from 6am in Ruaha National Park, return for brunch and rest. Further game drive from 3pm until sunset. | Ruaha Bandas | Ruaha Bandas | Ruaha Bandas | F-M-A |
12 | In the morning after breakfast we leave Ruaha National Park and drive about 380 km to the capital of Tanzania - Dodoma, which we reach in the afternoon. Afterwards, a tour of the city. | Dodoma Siesta Inn | Dodoma Siesta Inn | Dodoma Siesta Inn | F-M-A |
13 | In the morning after breakfast at 8am we leave Dodoma and drive in about 4 hours to Kolo, a small village about 250 km north of Dodoma. Picnic lunch en route. Excursions to the petroglyphs. | Kondoa Climax Motel Annex | Kondoa Climax Motel Annex | Kondoa Climax Motel Annex | F-M-A |
14 | In the morning after breakfast we leave the accommodation and drive to Arusha. | Bird of Paradise Lodge | Bird of Paradise Lodge | Arusha Coffe Lodge | F-M-A |
15 | Breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to the central bus station or airline office in town for your shuttle bus to the airport. | F |
You can always add a Mount Kilimanjaro Climb, a Safari in the Selous Game Reserve or a beach vacation on Zanzibar to your once in a lifetime adventure in Tanzania.
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