14 Day Southern Tanzania
Safari & Beach Escape –

Untouched Wilderness, Wildlife &
Indian Ocean Bliss

Welcome to Tanzania! Karibu sana!

Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to a nearby hotel.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city, is a vibrant blend of African, Arab and Indian influences. Even during the short transfer, you will get your first impressions of East Africa’s energetic atmosphere and bustling city life.

Overnight stay in Dar es Salaam.

After breakfast, we leave the bustling coastal city behind and travel south towards the vast wilderness of Nyerere National Park.

Formerly known as the Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere National Park is one of the largest protected wildlife areas in Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mighty Rufiji River, with its countless channels, lakes and lagoons, forms the heart of this spectacular ecosystem.

During extensive game drives, we explore the park’s diverse habitats. Open plains, acacia woodlands and riverine forests are home to elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, impalas and greater kudus. Lions, leopards and hyenas also roam these remote landscapes.

Nyerere is particularly famous for its population of African wild dogs, one of the continent’s rarest predators.

One of the highlights is a boat safari along the Rufiji River. Drifting quietly through the waterways, we observe hippos, giant Nile crocodiles and an incredible variety of birdlife including goliath herons, spoonbills, kingfishers and saddle-billed storks.

We also experience the bush on foot during a guided walking safari accompanied by armed rangers. Exploring the wilderness on foot offers a completely different perspective and reveals fascinating details about tracks, plants and smaller wildlife.

Overnight stays in a lodge nearby Nyerere National Park.

Today we continue north-west towards Morogoro, a lively town situated at the foot of the dramatic Uluguru Mountains.

The journey passes through rolling countryside, traditional villages and fertile agricultural landscapes.

Morogoro offers an authentic insight into daily Tanzanian life. A walk through the busy local market is a sensory experience filled with colorful fruits, spices, fabrics and the vibrant energy of the town.

This is a wonderful opportunity to experience local culture and interact with the people of southern Tanzania.

Overnight stay in Morogoro.

In the morning, we begin a scenic hike through the lush Uluguru Mountains, part of the ancient Eastern Arc Mountain range.

The trail passes through traditional farmland where bananas, sweet potatoes, papayas and vegetables are cultivated on steep mountain slopes. Along the way, we enjoy beautiful panoramic views over the plains surrounding Morogoro.

Our destination is the historic Morning Side Hotel, an abandoned relic from the German colonial era.

In the afternoon, we continue west towards Udzungwa Mountains National Park.

The following day, we hike through one of East Africa’s last remaining tropical rainforests to the breathtaking Sanje Waterfalls. The falls plunge nearly 170 meters down a series of dramatic cascades into the forest below.

Udzungwa Mountains National Park is considered one of Africa’s most important biodiversity hotspots. The forest is home to several endemic species including the Sanje Crested Mangabey and the Iringa Red Colobus Monkey, both found nowhere else in the world.

The rainforest also shelters colorful butterflies, tropical birds and an extraordinary variety of plant life.

Overnight stays near Udzungwa Mountains National Park.

Today we explore Mikumi National Park, often referred to as the “Little Serengeti of the South” due to its wide-open savannah landscapes.

The Mkata Plains offer excellent wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the year. Large herds of buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests and elephants roam the grasslands while lions and other predators follow closely behind.

The park is characterized by iconic baobab trees and Borassus palms, which give the landscape its unique appearance.

During our game drives, we search for giraffes, antelopes, warthogs, lions and, with luck, even elusive leopards.

Overnight stay in or near Mikumi National Park.

Our journey continues into the remote wilderness of Ruaha National Park, one of East Africa’s most spectacular safari destinations.

Traveling along the foothills of the Udzungwa Mountains and through the Great Ruaha River Valley, we reach the highland town of Iringa before continuing into the park.

Together with its surrounding protected areas, the Ruaha ecosystem covers more than 33,000 square kilometers. Here, East African acacia savannahs meet the miombo woodlands of southern Africa, creating an extraordinary diversity of wildlife and vegetation.

Extensive game drives reveal large elephant herds, numerous antelope species, zebras and buffaloes gathering around the Ruaha River.

Ruaha is also renowned for its exceptional predator population including lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, jackals and African wild dogs.

Massive baobab trees dominate the landscape and create stunning photographic scenery.

A guided ranger walk along the river offers close-up encounters with hippos, crocodiles and an abundance of birdlife.

Overnight stays in lodges inside Ruaha National Park.