Overview
Day by day
Price
There is a different kind of Africa, one that feels untouched, unhurried, and deeply personal. Beginning your journey from Dar es Salaam, this 7 day safari takes you far from the familiar northern routes and deep into the soul of the wild, through three of Tanzania’s most extraordinary and least visited national parks: Nyerere National Park (the legendary Selous), Mikumi National Park, and the remote, magnificent Ruaha National Park.
Here, the roads are quieter, the landscapes feel endless, and every encounter with nature feels like it belongs only to you. The Great Ruaha River flows through ancient baobab country, sustaining an astonishing abundance of wildlife in a landscape that has changed little since the first explorers crossed these plains. This is not just a safari, it is a journey into the raw beauty and boundless silence of southern Tanzania.
With Wildflip Safaris, each day unfolds at a pace that allows genuine connection, with the landscape, with the wildlife, and with the extraordinary people and ecosystems that make this circuit so profoundly rewarding. No two days are the same. No encounter is staged. This is wild Africa at its most authentic.
- You visit
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)(Start) Dar es SalaamNyerere NPMikumiRuaha Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)(End)
- Highlights
- Wildlife safaris
- Vehicle used
Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Nyerere National Park (Selous)
The city slowly fades behind you as the journey begins. Leaving Dar es Salaam after breakfast, the road carries you into a world where time seems to stretch and nature takes the lead.
Arriving in the vast wilderness of Nyerere National Park, you are welcomed with lunch and the quiet rhythm of the bush.
In the afternoon, you drift along the Rufiji River on a boat safari. The water reflects the golden sky as elephants gather at the banks, hippos surface with gentle ripples, and crocodiles rest in stillness. As the sun sets, painting everything in warm light, you feel it, the beginning of something unforgettable.
Lunch, Dinner
Selous River Camp or Similar
Day 2: Nyerere National Park – Walking Into the Wild
Morning arrives not with alarms, but with the distant calls of birds and the soft awakening of the bush.
After breakfast, you step into the wild on foot, guided by an expert ranger. Every sound becomes meaningful, every footprint tells a story. This is not about chasing animals; it is about understanding the land, feeling it beneath your feet, and seeing the small details often missed.
Back at camp, lunch is served under the shade, followed by an afternoon game drive. As the light softens, you may encounter elephants crossing your path, giraffes moving gracefully, or perhaps a pride of lions resting in the distance.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Selous River Camp or Similar
Day 3: Nyerere – Mikumi National Park
After breakfast, the journey continues toward Mikumi National Park, passing through changing landscapes and the lively town of Morogoro.
By afternoon, you arrive in Mikumi, where the open plains stretch endlessly before you.
The evening game drive introduces you to this new environment, with zebras grazing, buffalo herds moving together, and the horizon glowing under the setting sun.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tanswiss Lodge or Similar
Day 4: Mikumi – Ruaha National Park
The day begins early, when the wilderness is at its most alive. After a sunrise game drive in Mikumi National Park, you continue your journey toward the remote and untamed Ruaha National Park.
The drive itself is part of the experience, with rolling hills, baobab trees, and a sense of going deeper into something wild and ancient.
Arriving in Ruaha feels different. It is quieter, more rugged, and more real. An evening game drive or walk introduces you to this raw landscape, where nature exists without compromise.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ruaha Hilltop Lodge or Similar
Day 5: Ruaha National Park – The Heart of the Wild
Today is dedicated to exploring the vast beauty of Ruaha National Park.
Following the Great Ruaha River, you witness life gathering around water, with elephants drinking, hippos resting, and predators watching from the shadows.
This park feels wild in every sense. Encounters are not staged; they unfold naturally, sometimes quietly and sometimes dramatically.
A picnic lunch in the bush gives you time to pause, take in the surroundings, and simply exist within this extraordinary place.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ruaha Hilltop Lodge or Similar
Day 6: Ruaha – A Deeper Connection
By now, the rhythm of the safari has settled into you. The early mornings, the golden evenings, and the silence in between all become part of your experience.
Spend the day exploring further, whether on foot or by vehicle. Each moment feels unfiltered and authentic. You may follow fresh tracks, witness unexpected encounters, or simply enjoy the stillness of the landscape.
As the sun sets on your final full day in the wild, there is a quiet understanding that this journey has changed something within you.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ruaha Hilltop Lodge or Similar
Day 7: Ruaha – Return to Dar es Salaam
One last morning in the bush. One last chance to breathe in the air, listen to the sounds, and take it all in.
After breakfast, you begin the journey back to Dar es Salaam. The landscapes pass by once more, but now they feel familiar, like something you have become part of.
By the time you arrive, you carry more than memories. You carry stories, moments, and a deep connection to a place that remains wild and unforgettable.
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation not included
