Day 1: Arrival in Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar – Transfer to Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park)

• Arrival: Arrive in Dar es Salaam(or Zanzibar, depending on your international flight).
• Pick-up: Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver-guide and transferred to Selous Game Reserve(approximately 5-6 hours by road or 1 hour by flight from Dar es Salaam).
• Check-in: Check-in at your lodge or camp within the reserve.
• Evening Activity: Depending on arrival time, you might enjoy a relaxed evening, with an option for a sunset game drive or boat safari along the Rufiji River.
• Overnight: Stay at a lodge/camp in the Selous region.

Day 2 & Day 3: Exploring Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park)

• Morning Game Drive: Start your day with an early morning game driveto explore the park’s rich wildlife, including large herds of elephants, buffalo, and predators like lions and hyenas.
• Boat Safari: In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safarion the Rufiji River, offering opportunities to view hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.
• Guided Walking Safari: You can also opt for a walking safariled by armed guides, which allows you to experience the reserve up close.
• Overnight: Stay at your lodge or camp in Selous.

Day 4: Selous Game Reserve to Mikumi National Park

• Morning Game Drive: A final early morning game drive in Selous before departing.
• Transfer to Mikumi: After breakfast, transfer to Mikumi National Park(about 5-6 hours by road).
• Check-in: Check-in at your accommodation in Mikumi.
• Afternoon Game Drive: After arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive. Mikumi is famous for large populations of elephants, lions, and giraffes, and it provides great opportunities for birdwatching.
• Overnight: Stay at your lodge or camp in Mikumi.

Day 5: Full Day in Mikumi National Park

• Morning Game Drive: Early morning game drive, where you’ll explore the park’s diverse ecosystems. Mikumi’s wide-open plains offer excellent sightings of big catsand large herbivores.
• Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated spot within the park, often overlooking waterholes or riverbanks where animals frequently gather.
• Afternoon Game Drive: Continue your exploration of Mikumi’s diverse wildlife in the afternoon.
• Overnight: Return to your lodge or camp for the night.

Day 6: Mikumi to Udzungwa Mountains National Park

• Transfer to Udzungwa: After breakfast, transfer to Udzungwa Mountains National Park(about 2-3 hours by road).
• Check-in: Check-in at your accommodation near Udzungwa.
• Afternoon Hike: In the afternoon, embark on a short hike to one of Udzungwa’s beautiful waterfalls, such as the Sanje Waterfall. The park offers stunning views of tropical rainforests, and you may see the rare Udzungwa red colobus
• Overnight: Stay at your lodge or camp near Udzungwa.

Day 7: Full Day in Udzungwa Mountains National Park

• Full-Day Trekking: Spend the day hiking in the Udzungwa Mountains, known for their biodiversity. The trekking routes range from easy walks to more challenging climbs, offering you the chance to explore the park’s lush forests, see rare plants, and spot wildlife. You may also visit other waterfalls, such as the Ruinsori Waterfall, which is set amidst scenic forest landscapes.
• Overnight: Return to your accommodation for a peaceful night.

Day 8: Udzungwa to Ruaha National Park

• Transfer to Ruaha: After breakfast, depart for Ruaha National Park(approximately 4-5 hours by road).
• Check-in: Upon arrival, check in at your lodge or camp inside or near Ruaha National Park.
• Afternoon Game Drive: Start your exploration of Ruaha, where you’ll see an abundance of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, and giraffes. The Great Ruaha Riveris the highlight of the park, where you can spot wildlife gathering around the river’s waterholes.
• Overnight: Stay at your lodge or camp in Ruaha.

Day 9 to Day 14: Exploring Ruaha National Park (7 Nights)

• Morning & Afternoon Game Drives: Over the next 6 days, you will have multiple game drives in different regions of the park. Ruaha’s varied terrain, including riverbeds, hills, and open plains, offers diverse opportunities for wildlife sightings. The park is particularly known for its large elephant herdsand predator sightings (especially lions and cheetahs).
• Optional Walking Safaris: For a more immersive experience, enjoy a walking safari with an armed guide. This offers the opportunity to explore the park’s ecosystems on foot.
• Bird Watching: Ruaha is home to over 500 species of birds, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. The park’s diverse habitats provide a rich environment for spotting species such as the African fish eagle, vultures, and hornbills.
• Special Activities: If time permits, enjoy some downtime in your accommodation, relax by the river, or take a sunset game drive.
• Overnight: Stay at your lodge or camp in Ruaha for the next 6 nights.

Day 15: Ruaha to Iringa – Departure

• Morning Game Drive: On your final morning in Ruaha, you will enjoy one last early morning game drive.
• Return to Iringa: After breakfast, you will drive back to Iringa(approximately 3-4 hours).
• Drop-off: You will be dropped off at your hotel in Iringa, or you can be transferred to the Iringa Airportfor your onward flight, concluding your 15-day safari adventure.