DURATION
18 days / 17 nights
START & END
Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar
TRIP TYPE
Private trip
STYLE
Budget, Mid-range or Luxury
CITY, MOUNTAINS, SAFARI AND ZANZIBAR
Into the Wild South begins with two nights in Dar es Salaam, including a private city tour. The journey then continues to Nyerere National Park for game drives and a private sunset boat safari.
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After Nyerere, you travel to Morogoro for a guided hike in the Uluguru Mountains before continuing to Mikumi National Park. The safari ends with three nights near Ruaha National Park, where you have two full days and a final morning to explore the park.
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From Ruaha, you fly to Zanzibar for seven nights at the beach, with free time to relax or add other activities.
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This is an example route. We can adapt the accommodations, activities and pace to your preferences.
YOUR ROUTE AT A GLANCE
2 NIGHTS
DAR ES SALAAM
Arrival and private
city tour
2 NIGHTS
NYERERE NP
Game drives and a private sunset boat safari
1 NIGHT
ULUGURU MOUNTAINS
Guided mountain hike and time in Morogoro
2 NIGHTS
MIKUMI NP
Guided mountain hike and full day game drive
3 NIGHTS
RUAHA NP
Two full days and a final morning of game drives
7 NIGHTS
ZANZIBAR
Beach stay with time for optional activities
DAY 1
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN DAR ES SALAAM
After arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport, your driver will meet you
and transfer you to your hotel in Dar es Salaam.
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No activities are planned today because international arrival times vary. You
can settle in, rest after your flight and prepare for the journey to Nyerere
National Park the following morning.
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Meals included: none (meals available at the hotel)
DAY 2
DAY 2: PRIVATE CITY TOUR IN DAR ES SALAAM
After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel for a full day exploring
Dar es Salaam on foot and by private transport.
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The route can include Kariakoo Market, the Khanga Market, Kivukoni Fish
Market, Posta and the area around the National Museum. Along the way, your
guide will tell you more about daily life in the city and show you local shops,
neighbourhoods and landmarks.
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You can stop for lunch at the fish market or another local restaurant and pay directly according to what you order. The route can be personalised according to your interests and how you prefer to spend the day.
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Meals included: breakfast
DAY 3
DAY 3: DRIVE TO NYERERE AND SUNSET BOAT SAFARI
After breakfast, your private driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in
Dar es Salaam. The drive to Nyerere National Park takes approximately four
to five hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
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After arriving and checking in at Mtemere Safari Lodge, you will have lunch
and some time to relax. At around 16:00, you will leave for a private sunset boat
safari of approximately two hours on the Rufiji River.
From the boat, you can look for hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds and other animals along the riverbanks while the landscape changes towards sunset. Afterwards, you will return to the lodge for dinner.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 4
DAY 4: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN NYERERE NATIONAL PARK
After an early breakfast, you will leave the lodge with your private guide and a
picnic lunch for a full day in Nyerere National Park.
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Your guide will plan the route according to recent wildlife movements, road
conditions and your interests. During the day, you might see elephants, giraffes,
buffaloes, antelopes, hippos, lions and many different bird species.
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Because the safari vehicle is private for your group, you can spend more time at
interesting sightings and explore the park at your own pace. You will return to the lodge in the late afternoon for dinner.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 5
DAY 5: MORNING GAME DRIVE AND DRIVE TO MOROGORO
After an early breakfast, you will enter Nyerere National Park for a final morning
game drive with your private guide.
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Around midday, you will leave the park and begin the journey to Morogoro.
Lunch will be arranged during the journey. After arriving, you will check in at
Forest Sunset Hotel and have the rest of the evening free to relax before the
Uluguru Mountains hike the following morning.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 6
DAY 6: ULUGURU MOUNTAINS HIKE AND DRIVE TO MIKUMI
After breakfast, your mountain guide will meet you at the hotel and take you
to the starting point of the hike.
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The first part of the walk leads to Morningside and takes approximately two
and a half hours, covering around eight kilometres. After a short break, you
will continue for another two kilometres to Choma Waterfall. Here you have
time to rest, take photos and swim if conditions allow.
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The return walk passes through Kireka village, where you will stop for lunch. Along the way, your guide can tell you more about village life, farming and the Uluguru Mountains.
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After completing the hike, your driver will take you to the lodge near Mikumi National Park. The drive takes approximately two hours. You will arrive in the evening and have dinner at the camp.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 7
DAY 7: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK
After an early breakfast, you will enter Mikumi National Park with your private
guide and a picnic lunch for a full day of game driving.
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Your guide will choose the route according to recent wildlife movements and
your interests. During the day, you might see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes,
zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, lions and many different bird species.
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Because the safari vehicle is private for your group, you can spend more time at
interesting sightings and explore different parts of the park at your own pace. You will return to the lodge in the late afternoon for dinner.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 8
DAY 8: DRIVE FROM MIKUMI TO RUAHA
After breakfast, your private driver-guide will pick you up from Camp Lilac for the
journey to Ruaha. The drive takes approximately six hours, depending on road
conditions, with lunch arranged along the way.
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After arriving at the lodge, you can check in and relax for the rest
of the afternoon. No game drive is planned today. Dinner will be served at
the lodge.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY
9 - 10
DAYS 9 & 10: FULL DAY GAME DRIVES IN RUAHA
You have two full days to explore Ruaha National Park with your private driver-guide.
After breakfast, you will leave the lodge with a packed lunch and spend the day
searching for wildlife in different parts of the park.
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Ruaha is known for its large elephant population and varied landscapes,
including open plains, woodland and the Great Ruaha River. Depending on
their movements, you may see lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and many
different bird species.
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At the end of each game drive, you will return to the lodge for dinner.
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Meals included on all days: breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 11
DAY 11: MORNING GAME DRIVE AND FLIGHT TO ZANZIBAR
After an early breakfast, you will leave for a final morning game drive in
Ruaha National Park. Afterwards, you will have lunch and transfer to the airstrip
for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar.
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When you arrive in Zanzibar, your driver will meet you at the airport and take
you to the beach hotel. After checking in, you can relax and enjoy
your first evening by the coast.
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Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
DAY
12 - 17
DAYS 12 TO 17: BEACH TIME IN ZANZIBAR
You have six full days to enjoy Zanzibar at your own pace. No fixed activities are
planned, so you can relax at the beach or by the pool and decide how you
would like to spend each day.
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If you would like to explore more of the island, we can add optional activities
such as a Stone Town tour, a spice farm visit, snorkelling or a boat trip. These
can be included when we personalise the itinerary or booked directly at the
hotel during your stay.
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Meals included on all days: breakfast (can be adapted to your preferred meal plan).
DAY 18
DAY 18: DEPARTURE FROM ZANZIBAR
After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel. At the agreed time, your driver will
transfer you to Zanzibar International Airport for your flight home.
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If your international return flight departs from Dar es Salaam instead, we can
arrange a ferry or domestic flight from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, together
with the required transfers. We will advise you on the best option based on
your international flight schedule.
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Meals included: breakfast.
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATIONS
The accommodations below are used for this example itinerary and have been inspected by our team. We can suggest other options depending on your travel dates, budget, group size and preferred style.
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ONOMO HOTEL
DAR ES SALAAM
2 NIGHTS
Onomo Hotel is a modern city hotel in central Dar es Salaam, with air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a rooftop pool, restaurant and fitness centre. Its location makes it a convenient place to rest after arriving in Tanzania.
MTEMERE SAFARI LODGE
NYERERE NATIONAL PARK
2 NIGHTS
Mtemere Safari Lodge is a comfortable midrange lodge just outside Nyerere National Park and close to Mtemere Gate. The lodge has well-decorated rooms and a relaxed bar and restaurant area where guests can enjoy their evenings in a bush setting.
FOREST SUNET HOTEL
MOROGORO
1 NIGHT
Forest Sunset Hotel is a peaceful hotel in Morogoro at the foot of the Uluguru Mountains. The hotel has comfortable rooms, a swimming pool, restaurant and green gardens, making it a convenient place to stay before and after the Uluguru hike.
CAMP LILAC
MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK
2 NIGHTS
Camp Lilac is a small camp just outside Mikumi National Park, with views of the surrounding mountains. Guests can stay in a spacious safari tent or private cabin, each with an ensuite bathroom and private deck. Some cabins also have panoramic mountain views and a bathtub.
RUAHA HILLTOP LODGE
RUAHA NATIONAL PARK
3 NIGHTS
Ruaha Hilltop Lodge is situated on a hillside outside Ruaha National Park, with views across the surrounding landscape. The lodge offers individual cottages, a restaurant and bar, and a quiet setting where guests can relax after a day on safari.
FUN BEACH HOTEL
ZANZIBAR
7 NIGHTS
Fun Beach Hotel is located on Jambiani Beach and offers air-conditioned rooms around its pools or closer to the ocean. Guests can enjoy three swimming pools, a private beach area, restaurant, bar, games room and spa.
HOW MUCH DOES THIS TRIP COST?
All prices are estimates. Your final quotation depends on your travel dates, group size,
room configuration, availability and any changes or additional activities requested.
OTHER ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
The estimated prices are based on the accommodations shown above. More luxurious hotels, beach resorts
and safari lodges can be included, including accommodation inside Nyerere National Park.
Tell us what level of comfort you prefer and we will include suitable options in your personalised proposal.
Upgrading the accommodation will change the final price.
2 travellers: $3,326 per person
3 travellers: $2,923 per person
4 travellers: $2,839 per person
5 travellers: $2,725 per person
6 travellers: $2,702 per person
Prices can be higher during peak travel periods, including Christmas and New Year.
Every quotation is personalised according to your exact travel dates, availability, group size, room configuration and any changes or additional activities requested. Single rooms can be quoted separately.
INCLUDED
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Airport transfer to your hotel in Dar es Salaam
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Two nights at Onomo Hotel
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Private full day tour of Dar es Salaam
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Private road transport from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere, Morogoro, Mikumi and Ruaha
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Private safari vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide
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National park fees for Nyerere, Mikumi and Ruaha
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Private game drives according to the itinerary
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Private sunset boat safari on the Rufiji River
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Two nights at Mtemere Safari Lodge
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Guided hike in the Uluguru Mountains
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One night at Forest Sunset Hotel
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Two nights at Camp Lilac
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Three nights at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
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Scheduled flight from Ruaha to Zanzibar
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Transfer from Zanzibar Airport to Fun Beach Hotel
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Seven nights at Fun Beach Hotel with breakfast
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Transfer from Fun Beach Hotel to Zanzibar Airport
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Meals according to the itinerary
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Drinking water in the safari vehicle
EXCLUDED
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International flights
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Visas and travel insurance
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Lunch during the Dar es Salaam city tour
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Lunches and dinners in Zanzibar
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Drinks at the accommodations
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Optional activities and excursions
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Tips
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Personal expenses
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Single room supplements
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Ferry or domestic flight from Zanzibar back to Dar es Salaam
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Any services not included in the confirmed quotation
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A ferry or domestic flight back to Dar es Salaam can be added if your international return flight departs from Dar es Salaam.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS​
Is this a private trip?
Yes. The road transfers, safari vehicle, guide, Uluguru hike and sunset boat safari are private for your booking group. The SGR train and ferry between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar are scheduled shared services.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. This is an example itinerary. We can change the accommodations, activities, number of safari days, time in Zanzibar and overall pace according to your preferences.
How difficult is the Uluguru Mountains hike?
The complete route covers approximately 18 kilometres and takes most of the day, including breaks and lunch. Tell us about your hiking experience and fitness level so we can advise you and adjust the route when needed.
Can I add a Maasai village visit?
Yes. A Maasai village visit can be added during your stay in Mikumi for $10 per person. It will replace part of the time normally spent on a game drive.
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Can I upgrade the accommodations?
Yes. More luxurious hotels, beach resorts and safari lodges are available. We can also arrange accommodation inside Nyerere National Park. Any upgrades will be included in your personalised quotation.
Are the prices fixed?
No. The prices shown are mid-season estimates based on travellers sharing rooms. Your final price depends on your exact dates, group size, room configuration, availability and any changes requested.
Can I add activities in Zanzibar?
Yes. The Zanzibar days are free in this example itinerary, but we can add activities such as a Stone Town tour, spice farm visit, snorkelling or a boat trip.
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Can some of the longer drives be replaced by flights?
Flights can be included where suitable connections are available. This can reduce travel time, but it will change the route and final price.
What if my international flight departs from Dar es Salaam?
We can arrange a ferry or domestic flight from Zanzibar back to Dar es Salaam, together with the required transfers. We will advise you on the best option based on your international flight schedule.