After breakfast, embark on a scenic 6-hour drive to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), Africa's largest game reserve. This vast wilderness offers an incredible array of wildlife, including elephants, hippos, lions, leopards, wild dogs, and a variety of antelope species. The Rufiji River, which flows through the park, is a magnet for wildlife, especially during the dry season, when animals gather at its banks to drink, often under the watchful eye of lurking crocodiles. With over 370 species of birds, the park is a haven for birdwatchers as well. As you journey through this untamed landscape, you'll have the chance to encounter rare and diverse species in their natural habitat.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Luxury Option: Rufiji River Camp

Semi Luxury Option: Lake Manze Tented Camp

Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and set off on an early morning game drive, when wildlife is most active. Led by highly knowledgeable guides, explore the park’s vast plains and woodlands on these days in search of elephants, giraffes, buffalos, and the elusive African wild dogs. Look out for thrilling predator action as lions and leopards prowl the savannah in search of prey.

Explore the Miombo Woodlands on a Bushwalk Safari for an up close encounter and good chances of seeing giraffes, zebras, elephants and bird species.

Board a boat in the afternoon for a scenic river safari along the Rufiji River, the lifeline of Nyerere National Park. Drift past pods of hippos, basking crocodiles, and an array of bird species, including African fish eagles and malachite kingfishers. The golden hues of sunset cast a magical glow over the water as you sip on sundowners and take in the tranquility of the river before returning to the camp for relaxation.

Community Interactions with the Maasai, Chaga, or Sukuma tribes are also available. Learn about their traditions, and gain insights into their harmonious coexistence with the natural environment. Participate in traditional dances, visit local markets, and contribute to community development initiatives.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Luxury Option: Rufiji River Camp

Semi Luxury Option: Lake Manze Tented Camp

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to the lesser-known Mikumi National Park on a 6 hour drive. Along the way, enjoy your packed lunch as you journey through the picturesque Uluguru Mountains via Morogoro. Arriving late in the day, you’ll be welcomed by the park’s vast green plains, centered around the Mkata River and framed by the stunning Uluguru Mountains.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Luxury Option: Stanely's Kopje Camp

Semi Luxury Option: Vuma Hills Tented Camp

After breakfast, head to the Mkata Floodplain, one of Tanzania’s most rewarding wildlife-viewing areas, offering some of the most reliable sightings of the mighty eland—the world’s largest antelope. The floodplain is also home to giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, and a remarkable array of antelope species, including the elegant greater kudu, sable, roan, and Liechtenstein’s hartebeest.

As the landscape transitions into the miombo-covered foothills, the terrain becomes the domain of elusive species like the sable antelope and greater kudu, while rare bat-eared foxes can be spotted in the early evening, using their acute hearing to detect insects more than a foot underground.

Mikumi is also known for its thriving elephant population and an impressive range of predators, including tree-climbing lions, leopards, wild hunting dogs, spotted hyenas, and black-backed jackals.

After lunch, you will have an Immersive Walking Safari Experience in the African wilderness. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, explore scenic trails such as the Vuma Trail and Kikogoba Trail, where you’ll have the chance to observe wildlife up close, track animal footprints, and discover the hidden wonders of the bush. Return to the camp for relaxation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Luxury Option: Stanely's Kopje Camp

Semi Luxury Option: Vuma Hills Tented Camp

After an early breakfast, depart Mikumi National Park for Ruaha National Park (274 km) with lunch boxes, passing through scenic valleys, mountains, and rural countryside. En route, stop in Iringa town to visit the Kalenga Museum, home to the skull of Chief Mkwawa, who resisted German colonial rule. Continue to Ruaha, arriving in the later afternoon for relaxation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Luxury Option: Kigelia Camp

Midrange Option: Mdonya Old River Camp

You will spend two unforgettable days in Ruaha Wilderness, where vast landscapes, rugged terrain, and abundant wildlife create the perfect safari experience. Your adventure includes exhilarating daytime game drives, offering the chance to spot iconic species such as elephants, lions, and leopards in their natural habitat. Birdwatchers will be captivated by the park’s incredible variety of birdlife, from vibrant lilac-breasted rollers to majestic raptors. For a more intimate connection with nature, guided bush walks provide a unique opportunity to track wildlife on foot, learn about the smaller wonders of the ecosystem, and experience the sights and sounds of the African bush up close.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Luxury Option: Kigelia Camp

Midrange Option: Mdonya Old River Camp

After an early breakfast, set off on an eight-hour journey to Udzungwa Mountains National Park, part of the Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania’s Iringa Region, south of the capital, Dodoma. Often referred to as the “Galapagos of Africa,” this 770-square-mile park boasts an incredible diversity of tropical flora and fauna. Along the way, stop in Iringa town for lunch before arriving in the evening to unwind and prepare for the next day's adventure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Udzungwa Falls lodge

Comfort Level: Midrange

After breakfast, head to the starting point of your trek and begin exploring the breathtaking Udzungwa Mountains. This pristine wilderness is home to diverse flora and fauna, offering a truly immersive hiking experience. As you ascend, enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the park, encountering a variety of monkey species, including the endemic Sanje Crested Mangabey and the endangered Iringa Red Colobus Monkey.

Look out for other primates like the Vervet Monkey, Sykes Monkey, Black and White Colobus, Yellow Baboon, Grant’s Galago, Small-eared Galago, greater Galago, Highland Mangeby in the Ndundulu Forest, Matundu Dwarf Galago, Mountain Dwarf Galago. 

After picnic lunch, head to the spectacular Sanje Waterfall, plunging an impressive 170 meters. Take in the panoramic views and, if you wish, cool off with a refreshing swim in one of the waterfall’s plunge pools. Later head back to the camp for relaxation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Udzungwa Falls lodge

Comfort Level: Midrange

After breakfast, set off for a thrilling journey to Serengeti South, specifically the Ndutu area, renowned for its spectacular wildebeest migration. Spend the day immersed in this unforgettable wildlife spectacle, with vast herds of wildebeest grazing on the lush short-grass plains.

From December to April, the Ndutu area becomes the epicenter of the Great Migration, where you’ll witness nature’s raw power as thousands of wildebeest traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing. Be captivated by the dramatic calving season, a time when newborns take their first steps and predators silently wait in the shadows.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Luxury Option: Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

Semi Luxury Option: Southern Sun Dar Es Salaam

After breakfast, head to the airport for your onward flight back home.

Meal Plan: Breakfast