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13-Day Grand Southern Wilderness Journey

A long overland safari combining Nyerere, Mikumi, Udzungwa and Ruaha with realistic transfer days.

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Journey overview

Your journey, at a glance.

A long overland safari combining Nyerere, Mikumi, Udzungwa and Ruaha with realistic transfer days. Extended, multi-park and specialist southern safaris with more time for exploration than the short classic routes.

Best for: Long-stay travellers.

Every Dastel Tour and Safaris journey is private and tailor-made. Each day shows the overnight area and style of stay; the exact lodges and hotels are confirmed with your quotation for your travel dates and group size.

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Journey highlights

Moments to look forward to.

The moments this journey is built around, with time to enjoy each one at an unhurried pace.

  1. Four ecosystems
  2. Rufiji River
  3. Forest
  4. Ruaha

Day by day

Your itinerary, in detail.

Open each day to see where you go, what you do, where you stay and which meals are included. We will tailor the arrangements around your travel dates.

Arrive in Dar es Salaam and meet your representative for the hotel transfer. Review southern circuit travel logistics and relax after your international or domestic journey.

Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
OvernightDar es Salaam – city hotel MealsArrival day – meals depend on arrival and hotel arrangement

Travel from Dar es Salaam toward the Nyerere ecosystem, with comfort breaks along the way. On arrival, settle into a safari lodge near the agreed park-access area.

Nyerere National Park
Nyerere National Park
OvernightNyerere / Mtemere area – lodge or safari camp MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner (full board)

Explore the diverse savannah and riverine habitats of Nyerere by safari vehicle. Look for elephants, antelope, birdlife and carnivores, with actual encounters entirely dependent on nature.

Nyerere National Park
Nyerere National Park
OvernightNyerere – lodge or safari camp MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner (full board)

Enjoy an authorized guided boat excursion on a suitable section of the Rufiji River, subject to water levels and park permissions. Watch for waterbirds and riverside wildlife from a safe distance.

Nyerere National Park
Nyerere National Park
OvernightNyerere – lodge or safari camp MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner (full board)

Complete a substantial road transfer toward Mikumi with planned meal and comfort stops. This day prioritizes safe travel rather than promising a full game drive.

Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park
OvernightMikumi – lodge or tented camp MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner (full board)

Game drive through Mikumi’s accessible plains and woodland, looking for giraffes, zebra, buffalo and a variety of birds. Stops are chosen according to sightings and road conditions.

Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park
OvernightMikumi – lodge or tented camp MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner (full board)

Leave Mikumi for the Udzungwa Mountains foothills, changing from savannah to forested slopes. Meet your walking guide and review the most appropriate trail option for the following day.

Udzungwa Mountains National Park
OvernightUdzungwa / Mangula – eco-lodge or guesthouse MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner (full board)

Enjoy an authorized guided forest walk, with a waterfall viewpoint chosen to suit weather and fitness. Learn about Eastern Arc biodiversity while following protected-area guidance.

Udzungwa Mountains National Park
OvernightUdzungwa / Mangula – eco-lodge or guesthouse MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner (full board)

Follow the main road through the southern highlands toward Iringa, with time for lunch and scenic breaks. An overnight stop reduces the length of the next journey.

Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
OvernightIringa – hotel or lodge MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner (full board)

Travel from Iringa toward Ruaha and check in at the lodge or camp. Depending on arrival time and permits, enjoy a short introductory game drive.

Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
OvernightRuaha region – safari lodge or tented camp MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner (full board)

Game drive near the Great Ruaha River and adjacent habitats, looking for elephants, kudu, lions and rich birdlife. The guide adapts the route to seasonal water and animal movement.

Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
OvernightRuaha – safari lodge or tented camp MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner (full board)

Use morning and afternoon drives to explore a different Ruaha sector, with time at productive wildlife areas and quiet scenic points. Sightings vary across months and individual days.

Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
OvernightRuaha – safari lodge or tented camp MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner (full board)

Transfer to the appropriate airstrip for a scheduled or charter flight toward Dar es Salaam, subject to actual service operation. Connect onward according to the confirmed timetable.

No overnight – services end in Dar es Salaam.

Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
MealsBreakfast; any additional meal subject to departure timing

Know your journey

What's included, and what's not.

Your final quotation confirms the lodges, flights and transfers for your dates before you book.

Included

  • Meet-and-greet and ground transfers explicitly listed in the final itinerary.
  • Local licensed guiding and scheduled activities stated in the confirmed offer.
  • Accommodation in the agreed room and comfort category with the written meal plan.
  • Park, reserve and conservation charges specifically itemized as included in the quotation.
  • Private safari-vehicle game drives and pre-approved boat/walk activities, if included in the quote.

Not included

  • International flights, visas, travel insurance and medical costs.
  • Tips, personal purchases, minibar drinks, laundry and activities not itemized as included.
  • Upgrades, exceptional single supplements and any supplier charges not included in the written quote.

Why Dastel Tour and Safaris

Adventure with comfort, character and care.

Tell us what matters most: more time with wildlife, a gentler pace for your family, a mountain adventure or a few quiet days by the ocean. We shape the journey around you and explain every detail before you book.

  • Private and tailor-made

    Your own vehicle, guide and pace. Every day can be adjusted around the way you like to travel.

  • Expert local guides

    Tanzanian guides and mountain crews who know the parks, the wildlife and the trails first-hand.

  • Clear, honest pricing

    A written proposal with every inclusion and exclusion explained before you confirm anything.

  • With you all the way

    From your first message to your flight home, a real person on our team is always within reach.

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