14 Days Tanzania’s Southern Safari Circuit – Self Drive Holiday in Tanzania

Great adventures to southern Tanzania National Parks for self drive holidays start from Dar es salaam with the rewarding of watching the big five in the less expensive national parks in the northern Tanzania where the trips are expensive. Explore Tanzania on self drive holiday of 14 Days Southern Tanzania Safari Adventure with visits to game reserves and national parks.The best recommended car is the landcruiser lx manual , diesel for ultimate safari experience where by the roof top tent can be added to make wild camping wonderful.

Key destinations to visit in Southern Tanzania on Self drive Safari with Self drive East Africa include the best places with less tourists unless the northern Tanzania that has massive tourists in Tanzania like the case for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National park. Never miss to make a once life time experience in Tanzania with us.

  1. Selous Game Reserve ( Nyerere National park)
  2. Mikumi National Park
  3. Udzungwa Mountains & water falls ( Best Green National park in Tanzania)
  4. Ruaha National Park. ( Less Visited National Park)
  5. Rungwa Game Reserve
  6. Pande Game Reserve

The 14 Days Southern Tanzania Safari holiday ( Self drive ) Starts from Dar es salaam with the hand over of the car at Nyerere international Airport with the orientation about the Car operation , Camping gears and recommendations for the best ways to get around Tanzania on Self drive Safari holiday with experts in Car Rental Africa.

Trip Summary 14 Days Self drive Holiday in Southern Tanzania Parks.

Day 1: Arrival at Dar es salaam International Airport and pick up of the rental Jeep.Car Rental in Southern Tanzania
Day 2: Transfer to Selous game Reserve ( Nyerere National Park)
Day 3: Game drive and Boat Cruise on the River Rufiji
Day 4: Second Full Day game drive
Day 5: Walking Safari in Mikumi National park
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ay 6: Transfer to Mikumi National Park
Day 7: Game drive in the Park
Day 8: Walking Safari in Mikumi National Park
Day 9: Transfer to Udzungwa Mountains & water falls ( Best Green national Park in Tanzania)
Day 10: Walking and visit to the water falls
Day 11: Hiking Mount Udzungwa
Day 12: Transfer to
Pande Game Reserve
Day 13: Nature walk ( Seeing the green Cover of the reserves)
Day 14: Transfer back to Dar es salaam for flight back home.

Note: We do advise you to make you use and hire local park guides that are mostly available in the southern National Parks charging 20$ per day as they tend to know the national parks and where animals are for ease spotting.

Detailed Itinerary of the 5 Days Southern Tanzania Safari Adventure

Day 1: Arrival in Dar es Salaam – Coastal Welcome

Arrive in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s vibrant coastal city. You will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel to rest and prepare for your upcoming adventure. If time allows, enjoy a walk along the waterfront or a local dinner. Overnight: Mediterraneo Hotel or Slipway Hotel – Dar es Salaam

Day 2: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park – Savannah Encounters

After an early breakfast, depart for Mikumi National Park on a scenic drive (approx. 5–6 hours) through small towns and rural landscapes. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive across Mikumi’s open plains, where you may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and hippos. The park’s landscape is often compared to the Serengeti. Overnight: Camp Bastian Mikumi

Day 3: Full Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park 

Have breakfast in the morning then proceed to the stunning tracks in the park. You shall reach here and traverse from one point to another watching many wildlife animals wander around their natural vegetation habitat. As you traverse from one point to the next, watch wildlife animals like large elephant, buffalo herds, powerful lion prides etc.

At mid day, break off for your lunch break then continue on another session of Game Drive that goes till late evening. After the Game Drive, you shall return to lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Camp Bastian Mikumi

Day 4: Mikumi National Park to Selous Game Reserve – River & Wildlife

Wake up have breakfast then proceed to Selous Game Reserve on a journey that takes you about 6 hours. Lunch is en-route then after you reach the park, enjoy a Game Drive around the park. Watch willdife animals like spotting hippos, crocodiles, and flocks of waterbirds etc then later continue to check-in lodge for relaxation, dinner and Overnight. Selous River Camp or Africa Safari Selous

Day 5: Selous to Dar es Salaam – Departure Day

After breakfast, take part in a short morning game drive or a guided nature walk (time permitting) before transferring to the airstrip or road back to Dar es Salaam. You will arrive in the afternoon for your onward flight or additional accommodation if staying another night. This marks the end of your Southern Tanzania safari adventure.

Price Includes

  • Accommodation in mid-range lodges and camps
  • All meals during the safari (Full Board)
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and fuel
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • All national park entry fees
  • Drinking water during game drives
  • Activities: game drives, boat safari in Selous
  • Airport transfers in Dar es Salaam

 Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Domestic flight between parks
  • Tanzanian visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guide and lodge staff
  • Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • Laundry, souvenirs, personal items
  • Accommodation before/after the safari (unless stated)
  • Optional extras (e.g., balloon safari, village visits)

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