A True African Safari Experience

The southern safari circuit of Tanzania includes the National Parks of Mikumi, Ruaha and Saadani and the game protected areas of the Selous and Udzungwa Mountains.Each of these areas is an attraction in its own right with Mikumi and Selous combining to a land area greater than the size of Switzerland. The Ruaha ecosystem including at its centre the National Park has recently been extended to make it the largest National Park in Africa. Saadani is the only area in East Africa which combines both beach and game viewing. The Udzungwa Mountains is an ancient rainforest trapped in the present, recent research shows this area is a true ecological hotspot with a large number of endemic species including the Sanje Crested Mangabey.
The southern circuit is a lot quieter than the northern circuit and at many of the lodges you will not see any other guests when out on game drives. This and the more varied landscape gives the south a wilder and more natural feel.
The game concentrations are similar to the north but in the south the game is spread over a larger area. Distances between parks and lodges is greater in the south meaning that flying is often the best option.
Mikumi and Saadani National Parks are both good destinations if you have limited time for safaris, as both are easily accessible from Dar-es-Salaam. Three to four days would be ideal for the Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park if you fly. With a bit longer you could combine the Selous and Ruaha, or – for safari and hiking - Mikumi and Udzungwa Mountains.

Southern Circuit Game Controlled Areas

Day 1- 08:00 Depart for Iringa town.

Lunch at Kitonga Inn Lodge.

14:00 Continue to Iringa Hotel for dinner and overnight

Day 2- 08:00 Proceed to Ruaha National park

Lunch at Ruaha River Lodge

15:00 Evening game drive in Ruaha National Park

Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge

Day 3- 08:00 With picnic lunches, depart for a full day tour.

Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge

Day 4- 08:00 Check out from the Lodge and have a short game drive before proceeding to Kitonga

Inn for lunch.

14:00 Continue to Vuma Hill Camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 5- 08:00 Enjoy a morning game drive in Mikumi National Park

12:00 Lunch at the Camp.

PM drive back to Dar

End of services.

1Person 1732usd

2Persons 1137usd

3Person 940usd

4Person 841usd

Safari Mini-buses have a capacity of 8 seats but gurantee 7 window seats. One client near the driver.

Safari 4x4 vehicles have a capacity of 6 seats but gurantee 5 window seats. One client near the driver.

Prices in $ USD per person sharing a double / twin room, single room supplement (SRS)

has been shown seperately. Prices do not include flights, drinks, visa fees, laundry or any personal expenditure.

Children sharing with adults, the rate is 60% of adults rates.

Children in their own room 80% of adult rates apply. No discounts for children on Xmas and New Year

mikumi national park safari 1 night / 2 days by safari

1 night / 2 days Mikumi National Park Safari by Road exDar

Day 1-  08:00 Pick up from town hotel and drive to Mikumi

13:00 Lunch at Vuma Hill Camp.

15:00 Evening game drive.

Dinner and overnight at at Vuma Hill Camp.

Day 2-  08:00 Another morning game drive still inMikumi

Lunch at the camp.

Drive back to Dar and transfer to the city centre or Hotel.

End of our services.

1person 855usd

2persons 700usd

3persons444usd

4Person 359usd

Prices in $ USD per person sharing a double / twin room,

single room supplement (SRS) has been shown seperately. Prices do not include flights, drinks, visa fees, laundry or any personal expenditure.

Safari Mini-buses have a capacity of 8 seats but gurantee 7 window seats. One client near the driver.

Safari 4x4 vehicles have a capacity of 6 seats but gurantee 5 window seats. One client near the driver.

Children sharing with adults, the rate is 60% of adults rates.

Children in their own room 80% of adult rates apply. No discounts for children on Xmas and New Year.

Budget option

2 DAYS/1 NIGHT IN MIKUMI NAT. PARK

Day 1: Pick up from hotel at 8.00 am and proceed on to Mikumi National Park. We will arrive in time for lunch. After lunch, we will go for afternoon game drive and overnight at . Half board (BED, LUNCH AND DINNER)

Day 2: The morning game drives in Mikumi can be very spectacular. Chances of seeing wild dogs are very high in Mikumi. Depart from the Lodge at 06.30 for a morning game drive that will take 4-5 hours. Return for lunch and thereafter we head back to Dar es Salaam.   (Breakfast and Lunch) Mikumi National Park is flanked between the Uluguru and Udzungwa Mountains. The Park is home to buffalos, giraffes, elephants, lions, zebras and leopards. The park is also famous for its wild dogs and 6m long pythons                                                                       END OF THE SAFARI

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RATES ARE VALID TILL DECEMBER  2013

rices inclusive of:

accommodation as mentioned above on sharing basis

service of an English speaking driver/guide

4WD vehicle

park fees

lunch on Day 2

Prices exclusive of:
drinks
personal and travel-insurance

any other activity / excursion not mentioned above.

US$ 480  per person in Guesthouse 
US$ 575  per person in Lodge
US$   80  single supplement for lodge only

3 Days, 2 Nights

Manyatta SAFARI ITINERARY
Day 01: Flight Arusha to Selous Game reserve,

arrive lunch time, afternoon gamedrive, overnight Rufiji River Camp.
Day 02: Full day in Selous Game Reserve (options walking safari/boat safari/gamedrive),

overnight Rufiji River Camp
Day 03: After breakfast drive to Airstrip for Dar es Salaam.