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Most tourists when think of doing Tanzania safari think of Serengeti, Ngorongoro and in general Northern circuit of Tanzania because its popular and also much advertised. But Southern circuit of Tanzania has much to offer and can be also cheaper compare to Northern circuit of Tanzania which is way expensive and lots of tourists. In this circuit you have a chance to visit the biggest national park in Tanzania and second in Africa or you can do Selous game reserve which is the biggest game reserve in Africa. There is also Mikumi national park which can be visited all year also this is the closet national park from Dar es salaam (7hrs drive) and has enough to see. If you like hiking then combine Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa mountain national park and this can be the best Tanzania safari with affordable budget. The good this is you can also combine all southern circuit safari for only 8 days or you can do a safari to Selous game reserve for 3 days or Mikumi national park 2 days. We tend to recommend that you consider between 2 and 5 nights in each park as a good number. Please have a look at the itineraries below for more in depth information
DAY 1: Dar Es Salaam – Selous Game Reserve – 219km/7hr
On this day you will meet and greet by our driver guide who will transfer you to Selous game Reserve. Travel to tarmac and rough road with incredible scenery en route Activity: Evening boat Safari along Rufiji river up to sunset. Enjoy beautiful water birding in Africa as well as getting up close and personal to hippos and crocs which swarm through the river system, be they wallowing in the water or basking on the banks. Boat safari leave you with remarkable experience of fresh water ecosystem; crocodile, fish, birdlife and vegetation. Meals: provided by guide on picnic area Overnight at Mapumziko or similar.
DAY 2: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE SELOUS GAME RESERVE
Selous game reserve – walking safari (option) and game drive Breakfast at the Hotel or lodge Pick up: At 06:30am, our driver guide will pick you from your hotel and drive you to starting point of walking safari. Activity: Walking safaris are a fantastic way to get close to nature and learn more about the smaller species and the bush itself. Walks are slow-paced, accompanied by both an armed ranger and our expert guide. Please note groups cannot be larger than 6 people. Children must be able to walk unassisted and the camp management, guide or ranger accompanying the walking safari have the right to stop a child from participating if they feel it is in the best interests of the safety of the individual or group. Walking safari will take about 2-3 hours you should see and learn much about many animals, including all the great favorites – lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra – and all the other major species including the now rare African hunting dog. Great variety of bird species. Wonderful scenery, with varied topography: wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest and higher ground with long views to far-off mountains. Meal: Picnic lunch box will be provided by your driver guide at the picnic site Early evening drive to your camp inside the park for evening at leisure and hot dinner Dinner and Overnight at Mapumziko or similar on Full Board Basis.
DAY 3: Selous Game reserve – Mikumi national park – 10hrs
Breakfast at the camp, Pick up: After breakfasting our driver guide will pick you from your camp and drive you to Mikumi National Park. Activity: Today, we leave wonderful Selous game reserve towards Mikumi National park. Normally 2 hours spent inside the park and 7 hours outside to Morogoro. During our journey to Mikumi, you can enjoy the sheer scale of Tanzania’s territory; the raw beauty of the landscapes reveals themselves and your driver-guide will help you to spot any animals and birds on the way and answer any questions about what you see. Meal: Inside national park Early evening drive to your camp for evening at leisure and hot dinner Dinner and Overnight at budget Banda or similar inside national park
DAY 4: MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK Mikumi National park – Full day game drive
Breakfast at the camp, Pick up: After breakfasting our driver guide will pick you from your camp and drive you for a morning game drive in Mikumi. Activity: In the morning after breakfast, leave for the full game drive with a packed lunch. Animals commonly found here include lion, eland, hartebeest, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra and elephant. Wild dog can be seen in packs here. The open horizons and abundant wildlife of the Mkata Floodplain, the popular centerpiece of Mikumi, draw frequent comparisons to the more famous Serengeti Plains. Meal: Picnic lunch box will be provided by your driver guide at the picnic site Afternoon drive to campsite inside National Park for evening at leisure and hot dinner Dinner and overnight will be at the campsite
DAY 5: Mikumi national park-Dar es salaam(7hours)
Breakfast at the camp/lodge, Pick up: After breakfast, our driver guide will pick you from your camp/lodge and drive you to dar es salaam. Activity: Transfer from Mikumi national park to dar es salaam. Enjoy morning safari with our drive guide, this tour gives you the chance to see the beautiful Tanzania landscape, mountains, village and small town.
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