The most comprehensive southern Tanzania wilderness expedition available. Traverse through four distinct national parks: the giant elephant territory of Ruaha, the waterworld of Selous (Nyerere NP), the open savannah of Mikumi, and the tropical rainforest waterfalls of Udzungwa Mountains.
Morning pickup from Dar es Salaam driving through the central mountains to Iringa town. Overnight at Iringa Sunset Hotel.
Drive to Ruaha National Park. Check into safari camp and embark on an afternoon game drive along the Great Ruaha River.
Intensive game drive tracking lion prides, leopards, wild dogs, and Greater Kudu along the rocky kopjes.
Morning guided bush walk. Continue to the base of the Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Overnight at Hondo Hondo Tented Camp.
Hike through ancient tropical rainforest to the 170m Sanje Waterfalls. Swim in natural plunge pools and spot endemic Red Colobus monkeys.
Short drive to Mikumi National Park. Afternoon game drive across the Mkata floodplain. Overnight at Mikumi Resort.
Explore the Chamgore and Hippo pools, tracking tree-climbing lions, zebras, and giraffes.
Drive through remote rural villages and mountain passes into the pristine wilderness of Selous. Overnight at Sunset Selous Camp.
Morning guided nature walk followed by an afternoon boat safari among hippos and crocs.
Full day tracking large mammals and birdlife around Lake Manze and Siwandu.
Visit Maji Moto geothermal hot springs hidden in Selous, with a celebratory bush dinner under the stars.
Morning drive back to Dar es Salaam, arriving in time for airport drop-off or hotel check-in.
