13 Days Southern Tanzania Express

Tour Briefing Unless your arrival time yesterday allowed time for your safari briefing, then this will take place after breakfast. We will provide you with all the essential information, before we set off to the wilderness and on our way, on paved road, to our first safari destination, Mikumi National Park. We will stop for lunch in the bustling town of Morogoro, at the base of the Uluguru Mountains, and we will arrive in Mikumi in the afternoon

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Camp Bastian or similar lodge

Departure at sunrise for Mikumi National Park. We will leave the main road and head to the Mkata flood plains, in the north-west section of the park, where wildlife (buffaloes, wildebeest, giraffes, elephants, zebras, lions, leopards and more) is abundant and easy to enjoy. Another

area of interest is the Hippo Pools area, where we will able to observe these huge animals at close range. Full day dedicated to the exploration of the park, wildlife viewing and photography.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Camp Bastian or similar Lodge

Today we will transfer to Iringa following the windy road snaking at the base of the Rubeho Mountains. We will cross an interesting area where giant baobabs are found, along the Little Ruaha river. We will arrive in Iringa and we will visit the colorful local market to buy our supplies for the next days. The city, capital of the region, is situated on a vast plateau (about 1,600 meters above sea level) where agriculture is widespread, especially the cultivation of corn.

• Accommodation: Overnight at Riverside Camp, a beautiful camp on the banks of Little Ruaha river

An impressive 130km of red dirt track, in the middle of nowhere, will lead us right into the marvels of Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s second biggest park. This park is a vast un spoilt ecosystem that is home to the largest elephant population of the whole Tanzania (about 12,000). Large prides of wonderful lions also claim Ruaha as their home, and are normally observed with great ease. The park is also populated by large herds of buffalo, kudu, gazelles, antelopes, ostriches, cheetahs and many species of birds.

We will be accommodated outside the park in an amazing location, totally undeveloped and surrounded by abundant wildlife Given the location, fully open and immersed in the nature of the park, at night, many animals can wander undisturbed among our tents. Be ready for a thrilling and unforgettable experience!

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Mabata Makali Lodge

Full day dedicated to the exploration of the park, wildlife viewing and photography. Morning game drive, return to camp for lunch and late afternoon game drive.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Full day dedicated to the exploration of the park, wildlife viewing and photography. The park is crossed by several sandy rivers, mostly dry during the dry season. The river beds are used by animals as “roads” to reach the remaining water supplies. The little water available plays an important role in concentrating large numbers of animals such as buffaloes, zebras, elephants and, consequently, different species of predators: lions, leopards and hyenas. Morning game drive, return to camp for lunch and late afternoon game drive.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After the morning game drive, we will head back to Iringa. We will stop at the market to replenish our supplies and we will spend the afternoon in the quiet of River valley Camp.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: River valley Camp

We will leave Iringa heading towards the Udzungwa Mountains National Park. From Kidatu on, the road becomes an ungraded, bumpy, gravel road that will force us to proceed in low gear and at low speed. A condition we can exploit to enjoy the beautiful panorama! In the afternoon we will relax on the beautiful green of our camp.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Hondo-Hondo Camp

Today we explore the rest of the park following a trail that will lead us to numerous waterfalls of fresh spring water which sustains the abundant park wildlife and the agricultural activities of the region.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Hondo-Hondo Camp

Today we will head back to Dar es Salaam, crossing Mikumi National Park one last time. An enjoyable return to the resort where our journey began and a nice way to relax after the safari excitement.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Mediterraneo Hotel, or similar

A full day of complete relax, sunbathing and swimming. It is possible to organize an optional boat trip to the islands in front of the coast and to do some interesting snorkeling on the coral reef.

• Meals Plan: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Mediterraneo Hotel, or similar

Breakfast and transfer to Julius Nyerere International Airport to catch your departure flight home.Africa Uncovered Safaris staff reserve the right to modify the proposed itinerary, before or during the tour, due to unforeseeable conditions like weather change, time constrains, road blocks, safety concerns or logistic problems. Such decisions will be final and indisputable and will not entitle participants to any type of reimbursement.