13-Day Southern Tanzania Grand Expedition
Duration
13 Days / 12 Nights
Location
Tanzania
From
$4,927
Overview
Explore southern Tanzania's less-visited landscapes on a comprehensive expedition from Dodoma's wine country to Ruaha National Park, the biodiverse forests and waterfalls of Udzungwa, Mikumi and Morogoro, and the vast wilderness of Nyerere National Park. The journey combines game drives, three walking safaris, a boat safari, night game drive, cultural visits and an optional balloon safari. Published net rates are valid until 30 May 2027, excluding the festive season, and require a minimum of four guests. Scheduled group departures operate from August through November, with a separate festive-season departure.
Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Dar es Salaam
Meet your representative at Julius Nyerere International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Join the group for a welcome dinner.
SGR Train to Dodoma
Depart Dar es Salaam on the early-morning SGR train to Dodoma. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and begin an introductory tour of Tanzania's capital.
Dodoma Wine Tour
Discover Dodoma's vineyards and wine-making traditions, shaped by the region's semi-arid climate. Enjoy a guided wine experience and lunch, followed by an afternoon at leisure.
Dodoma to Ruaha via Iringa
Drive from Dodoma toward Ruaha National Park via Iringa. Stop for lunch at Neema Crafts and visit the Isimila Stone Age Site, known for its sandstone formations and archaeological significance, before continuing to the lodge.
Ruaha Walking Safari and Game Drive
Join a guided walking safari with an armed ranger and learn about the smaller animals, tracks and medicinal plants of the bush. After a bush breakfast, continue with a game drive through Ruaha National Park.
Ruaha Game Drive and Optional Balloon Safari
Choose an optional early-morning balloon safari followed by a champagne breakfast, then spend the day searching for African wild dog, roan and sable antelope, greater kudu, elephant and predators along the Great Ruaha River.
Ruaha to Udzungwa National Park
Travel through rural villages and descend the Great Rift Escarpment on the journey from Ruaha to Udzungwa National Park, arriving at camp in the late afternoon.
Udzungwa, Sanje Waterfalls and Mikumi
Take a guided walking safari in Udzungwa National Park and hike to Sanje Waterfalls for a swim and panoramic views. Descend and transfer to Mikumi for a Maasai village visit.
Mikumi to Morogoro
Transfer to Morogoro beneath the Uluguru Mountains. Explore local agricultural life through farm visits and a cultural tour, then enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Morogoro to Nyerere National Park
Travel through scenic southern Tanzania from Morogoro to Nyerere National Park. Arrive at camp in time for lunch and spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.
Nyerere Game Drive and Boat Safari
Begin with an early-morning game drive, then take a boat safari for close views of hippos, crocodiles and birdlife. After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive before returning to camp.
Nyerere Walking Safari and Night Game Drive
Join an armed ranger for a dawn walking safari focused on tracks, plants and the smaller details of the ecosystem. Relax at camp during the day, then depart after dinner for a night game drive from approximately 7:30pm to 10:00pm.
Return to Dar es Salaam
Travel by road from Nyerere National Park to Dar es Salaam with a packed lunch, then transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
- Twelve nights' accommodation on a sharing basis
- Meals described in the itinerary
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle, fuel and vehicle park fees
- Maasai village visit near Mikumi
- Udzungwa National Park entry fee
- Three Ruaha National Park entry fees
- Three Nyerere National Park entry fees
- Walking safaris in Ruaha, Udzungwa and Nyerere
- Armed ranger fees in Ruaha and Nyerere
- Rufiji River boat safari
- Night game drive in Nyerere
- Water and juices during game drives
- Local emergency evacuation medical cover
What's Not Included
- Tanzania entry visa
- Personal and travel insurance
- Optional Ruaha balloon safari (USD 590 per person)
- Festive-season supplement (USD 650 per person)
- Tips for guides and staff
- Additional drinks
- Hospitalization and other medical expenses
- Activities and items not mentioned as included
