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5-Day Southern Tanzania Safari Adventure

Alute Safaris5 days / 4 nightsTanzania2–15 travelersPrivate or join group1 view

Overview

Explore Southern Tanzania on a 5-day safari combining wildlife, hiking, river scenery, and cultural experiences. Travel from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park for game viewing across open savannah plains, hike through Udzungwa Mountains National Park to Sanje Waterfalls, and continue to Nyerere National Park for a Rufiji River boat safari, full-day game drive, Maasai cultural visit, and guided walking safari. This journey offers a rich mix of landscapes, wildlife, birdlife, and local culture, with overnight stays at Mikumi Resort and Selous River View Lodge.

Activities Included

Bird WatchingCultural Village VisitsDay HikingBush MealsGame DrivesWalking Safaris

Destinations You'll Visit

Nyerere (Selous) National Park

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Wildlife:

Mikumi National Park

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Itinerary

1
After meeting your safari guide in Dar es Salaam, you will receive a short briefing before beginning the journey to Mikumi National Park. The drive takes approximately 5–6 hours, with time to stop for breakfast or…
Activities
- Transfer to Mikumi
- lunch stop in Morogoro
- evening game drive
- birdwatching
MealsBLD
Mikumi Resort
2
After breakfast, depart with packed lunch for Udzungwa Mountains National Park, approximately two hours from Mikumi. On arrival, begin a guided hike toward Sanje Waterfalls, passing through lush forest and scenic…
Activities
- Transfer to Udzungwa
- guided hike to Sanje Waterfalls
- birdwatching
- primate viewing
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Mikumi Resort
3
After breakfast, depart from Mikumi with a packed lunch and drive to Nyerere National Park, formerly part of the Selous Game Reserve. On arrival, head out for a boat safari along the Rufiji River. This river safari…
Activities
- Transfer to Nyerere
- Rufiji River boat safari
- birdwatching
- wildlife viewing
MealsBLD
Selous River View Lodge
4
After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park. During the game drive, look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, zebras, lions, and many other animals, as well as more than 350…
Activities
- Full-day game drive
- birdwatching
- Maasai boma visit
- cultural dance
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Selous River View Lodge
5
After breakfast, join an armed ranger for an early morning guided walking safari. This two-hour experience gives you a closer look at the bush, including animal tracks, smaller species, plants, and signs of wildlife…
Activities
- Guided walking safari
- transfer to Dar es Salaam
- hotel/airport/ferry drop-off
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Pricing

From

$1,020 / person

Lowest across private and joining-group rates. Switch tabs below to compare.

Group size

Season

Prices shown per person

Group size	Low	Shoulder	High
Solo	$1,071	$1,134	$1,260
2 people	$1,037	$1,098	$1,220
3–4 people	$1,020	$1,080	$1,200
5+ people	$1,020	$1,080	$1,200

→ Your price: $1,098 × 2 = $2,196 total

Low: Feb, Mar, Apr

Shoulder: Jan, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

High: Jun, Jul, Aug

Children & teens

Children (3–11)50% off
Teens (12–17)15% off

What's Included

Park fees
Transport
Meals
Accommodation
Soft drinks

Not Included

International flights
Tips
Travel document
Personal expenses

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Requirements

Age:

2-82 years old

Fitness Level:

moderate

Accommodation

Lodge · Mid-Range

Special Requirements:

Please inform us of any dietary requirements, medical conditions, or mobility needs at the time of booking.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Guests should carry valid travel documents and appropriate travel insurance.
We recommend bringing comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, and a camera.

Booking Information

Booking Terms

A 30% deposit is required to confirm the booking.
The remaining balance must be paid before the safari begins.
Prices are quoted in USD unless otherwise stated.
All bookings are subject to availability.
Guests must provide accurate passport details and travel information before arrival.
Alute Safaris reserves the right to amend itineraries due to weather, road conditions, or park regulations while ensuring the best possible experience.