Private southern safari rate
2 adults$2,180
4 adults$1,790
6 adults$1,610
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Southern Tanzania · Sample itinerary
6-Day Mikumi & Nyerere River Safari
Trade the northern circuit for open southern plains, elephant country and a slower river rhythm around Nyerere.
Route at a glance
- 01Dar es Salaam
- 02Mikumi
- 03Nyerere
- 04Rufiji River
- 05Dar es Salaam
Price starts from$1,610USD per personView prices
Trip stylePrivate southern safari
Starts / endsDar es Salaam
Signature experienceRufiji River boat safari
PaceOpen and unhurried
The shape of the trip
A complete route, with room for your own pace.
This southern route pairs the accessible plains of Mikumi with the waterways of Nyerere National Park. It is designed for travellers who want fewer vehicles, a different landscape and a genuine change of pace before connecting to Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.
Price guide
Tour price
Per-person USD rates by group size. The final quote confirms dates, rooms and availability.
2026 · USD per person
*Indicative cost per person in USD, excluding international airline tickets. Final quote depends on park access, rooming, season and boat availability.
Your day-by-day programme
See how each day unfolds.
This route is a starting point. We will confirm timings and stays for your departure.
Leave Dar es Salaam for the inland road to Mikumi. Enter the park for an afternoon drive across the Mkata River floodplain, a landscape known for open views and dependable wildlife sightings.
Stay Mikumi lodge or campMeals Lunch & dinnerPlanning note Road transfer with a first drive if timing allows
Want to change the rhythm?
We can add nights, switch stays or reshape the route.
Clear before you book
What your proposal will cover.
We make the quote specific to your route, accommodation choice and travel dates. Nothing important should be left to guesswork.
Included in your tailored proposal
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle and professional guide
- Mikumi and Nyerere park fees as quoted
- Accommodation and meals shown in your confirmed proposal
- Rufiji River boat safari where included
- Road transfers between Dar es Salaam and the parks
Plan for yourself
- International flights, visa and travel insurance
- Optional Zanzibar extension and activities
- Personal purchases and gratuities
Good to know: We will explain the accommodation level, room setup, luggage considerations and transfer timing before you book.
Dates & availability
Designed for your dates and group.
We confirm the route after we know your travel window, party size and preferred comfort level. That keeps the proposal honest about seasonal availability and what is actually included.
Ask for dates and availability01
Can this route be changed?
Yes. These are well-tested starting points, not fixed departures. We can adjust nights, lodge style, internal flights and the order of parks around your dates and priorities.
02
When should I travel?
Every route has a different seasonal sweet spot. Tell us the month you have available and the wildlife moments you care about, and we will shape the route accordingly.
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What will I receive before booking?
You will receive a tailored proposal that makes the route, accommodation, transfers, included meals and quote easy to review before you commit.
Ready when you are
Let's make this route yours.
Tell us the dates you have in mind, who is travelling and what you want to experience. We will shape the details from there.