7-Day Northern & Southern Tanzania Safari Experience

Arrive at Dar es Salaam Airport, where you will be met by your professional safari guide. Transfer to your hotel to rest and recover from your journey. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight in Dar es Salaam.

After breakfast, drive to Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere Game Reserve), one of Africa’s largest protected wildlife areas. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, and a variety of antelope and bird species. Overnight at a lodge or tented camp in Selous.

Experience Selous from a unique perspective with a morning boat safari on the Rufiji River, offering excellent opportunities to observe hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of waterbirds in their natural habitat. Later, embark on a guided walking safari with an armed ranger, exploring the bush on foot to learn about the smaller details of the ecosystem, including plant life, animal tracks, and bird species. This combination of boat and walking safaris provides a more intimate wildlife experience, enhancing your connection with the environment. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight in Selous.

Depart Selous after breakfast and drive to Mikumi National Park, often referred to as the “little Serengeti” due to its open savannahs and large wildlife populations. Mikumi is home to lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a variety of antelopes. Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park, taking in the scenic landscapes and observing wildlife in their natural habitat. Overnight at a budget or midrange lodge or campsite near Mikumi, experiencing the African bush at close quarters.

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for a flight to Serengeti National Park, one of the most famous wildlife destinations in the world. Upon arrival, embark on an afternoon game drive across the Serengeti plains, where vast herds of wildebeest and zebras roam alongside predators such as lions and cheetahs. The Serengeti’s endless plains provide unparalleled opportunities for wildlife photography and unforgettable safari moments. Overnight in a lodge or tented camp within Serengeti National Park.

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti. Later, drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands, passing scenic landscapes and local villages. Overnight in a budget lodge or campsite in the Ngorongoro Highlands, with views of the crater rim.

After early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a guided game drive. See a dense concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five, zebras, and wildebeests. Picnic lunch inside the crater. In the afternoon, ascend and drive back to Arusha, concluding the safari.