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.

Combine two complementary southern safari areas by road.
Journey overview
Combine two complementary southern safari areas by road. Classic southern-circuit safari routes using Nyerere, Mikumi, Ruaha and Udzungwa as main building blocks.
Best for: Travellers with a week for southern Tanzania.
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.
Journey highlights
The moments this journey is built around, with time to enjoy each one at an unhurried pace.
Day by day
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.

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.


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.


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.


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.



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.



Return by road from Mikumi to Dar es Salaam, allowing for traffic and rest stops. Final drop-off is at the agreed city hotel or airport.
No overnight – services end in Dar es Salaam.

Know your journey
Your final quotation confirms the lodges, flights and transfers for your dates before you book.
Why Dastel Tour and Safaris
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.
Your own vehicle, guide and pace. Every day can be adjusted around the way you like to travel.
Tanzanian guides and mountain crews who know the parks, the wildlife and the trails first-hand.
A written proposal with every inclusion and exclusion explained before you confirm anything.
From your first message to your flight home, a real person on our team is always within reach.
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