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24-Day Southern & Western Tanzania Grand Safari

24 Days 22 Nights

Itinerary

Day 01 :
Arrival in Dar es Salaam

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight at Slipway Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 02 :
Dar es Salaam – Nyerere National Park

After breakfast, depart for Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). Arrive in time for a scenic sunset boat safari along the Rufiji River, offering sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.

Overnight at African Safari Selous
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 03 :
Game Drive & Rufiji River Boat Safari

Enjoy a morning game drive in Nyerere National Park, home to elephants, lions, giraffes, and wild dogs. After lunch, embark on an afternoon boat safari along the Rufiji River.

Overnight at African Safari Selous
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 04 :
Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere

Spend the entire day exploring the vast wilderness of Nyerere with picnic lunch in the bush.

Overnight at Lemara Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 05 :
Nyerere – Mikumi National Park

Drive to Mikumi National Park, arriving for an evening game drive across its open savannahs.

Overnight at Camp Bastian
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 06 :
Full-Day Mikumi National Park

Explore Mikumi’s wildlife-rich plains, often compared to the Serengeti.

Overnight at Camp Bastian
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 07 :
Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Transfer to Udzungwa Mountains National Park for a guided hiking experience through lush rainforest and waterfalls.

Overnight at Udzungwa Mountain Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 08 :
Udzungwa – Ruaha National Park

Drive to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest national park, known for its rugged landscapes and large elephant population.

Overnight at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 09 :
Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha

Discover Ruaha’s dramatic scenery and abundant wildlife during a full-day safari.

Overnight at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 10 :
Game Drive & Nature Walk

Enjoy another day in Ruaha with a mix of game drives and guided nature walks.

Overnight at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 11 :
Ruaha – Kitulo National Park

Journey to Kitulo National Park, famously known as the “Garden of God” for its floral diversity.

Overnight at Kitulo Bandas
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 12 :
Explore Kitulo National Park

Enjoy a full day exploring Kitulo’s unique landscapes, wildflowers, and birdlife.

Overnight at Kitulo Bandas
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 13 :
Kitulo – Mbeya

Drive to Mbeya, a scenic highland city.

Overnight at Utengule Coffee Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 14 :
Leisure at Utengule Coffee Lodge

Relax and enjoy the tranquil coffee estate surroundings.

Overnight at Utengule Coffee Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 15 :
Mbeya – Kipili (Lake Tanganyika)

Drive toward Lake Tanganyika, passing the Mbozi Meteorite en route.

Overnight at Kipili Lake Shore Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 16 :
Relaxation at Lake Tanganyika

Enjoy a day at leisure on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.

Overnight at Kipili Lake Shore Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 17 :
Kipili – Katavi National Park

Transfer to Katavi National Park, one of Africa’s most untouched wilderness areas.

Overnight at Katavi Wildlife Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 18 :
Full-Day Game Drive in Katavi

Explore Katavi’s remote plains, home to large buffalo herds, lions, and hippos.

Overnight at Katavi Wildlife Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 19 :
Another Day in Katavi

Enjoy another full day of wildlife viewing in this pristine park.

Overnight at Katavi Wildlife Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 20 :
Katavi – Kigoma

Drive to Kigoma, located on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.

Overnight at Kigoma Hilltop Hotel
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 21 :
Kigoma – Gombe National Park

Take a boat to Gombe National Park, famous for chimpanzee tracking.

Overnight at Gombe Bandas
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 22 :
Chimpanzee Trekking in Gombe

Enjoy morning chimpanzee trekking followed by an afternoon at leisure.

Overnight at Gombe Bandas
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 23 :
Return to Dar es Salaam

Boat transfer back to Kigoma, followed by a flight to Dar es Salaam.

Overnight at Amani Beach Resort
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 24 :
Departure

Transfer to Julius Nyerere International Airport for your international departure.

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24-Day Southern & Western Tanzania Grand Safari