4 Days / 3 Nights
Southern Circuit
10 Days Southern Circuit Explorer
Our most comprehensive southern itinerary – river safaris, Mkata plains, Udzungwa waterfalls and Ruaha's deep wilderness.
10 Days / 9 Nights
Nyerere · Mikumi · Ruaha · Udzungwa
Ultimate Southern Route
1 – 12 Persons
This 10-day Wild Gaze Safaris itinerary covers Nyerere · Mikumi · Ruaha · Udzungwa with the pace and focus described in our southern circuit collection. Our most comprehensive southern itinerary – river safaris, Mkata plains, Udzungwa waterfalls and Ruaha's deep wilderness.
Full Rufiji boat programme is included in this carefully paced itinerary, with private guiding and flexible routing throughout.
Udzungwa forest trek is included in this carefully paced itinerary, with private guiding and flexible routing throughout.
Every departure is private and flexible – camping, lodge or mixed styles can be arranged. Our Iringa and Dar es Salaam teams coordinate logistics, park fees and guiding so you can focus on the wildlife.
D1
Transfer – Nyerere
Morning departure – Scenic drive – Afternoon game drive
Meet your Wild Gaze guide for a briefing before a scenic road transfer toward Nyerere. After lunch at camp or lodge, head out on your first game drive or short boat excursion as wildlife activity builds toward sunset. Overnight at camp or lodge on the edge of the wilderness.
Pre-departure briefing
First wildlife encounter
Sunset drive
Camp / lodge overnight
D2
Boat Safari & Game Drive – Nyerere
Morning boat safari – Bush lunch – Afternoon game drive
A highlight day on the water: glide along river channels watching hippo pods, crocodiles and riverside game before an afternoon drive across open plains. Full Rufiji boat programme
River boat safari
Hippo & crocodile
Bush picnic lunch
Afternoon game drive
D3
Full Day – Mikumi
Sunrise drive – Bush picnic lunch – Afternoon circuits
An immersive full day in Mikumi with sunrise and afternoon game drives, picnic lunch in the bush and time to follow predator movements, elephant herds and seasonal wildlife concentrations. Your guide adapts the route to recent sightings and your interests.
Sunrise drive
Full-day circuits
Bush picnic lunch
Predator tracking
D4
Full Day – Ruaha
Sunrise drive – Bush picnic lunch – Afternoon circuits
An immersive full day in Ruaha with sunrise and afternoon game drives, picnic lunch in the bush and time to follow predator movements, elephant herds and seasonal wildlife concentrations. Your guide adapts the route to recent sightings and your interests.
Sunrise drive
Full-day circuits
Bush picnic lunch
Predator tracking
D5
Hiking – Udzungwa
Forest trail – Waterfall viewpoint – Return to vehicle
Explore the Eastern Arc forests of Udzungwa with a guided hike to spectacular waterfall viewpoints, rich birdlife and endemic primates. After the trek, continue by road to your next camp for an evening at leisure.
Guided forest hike
Waterfall views
Endemic wildlife
Scenic transfer
D6
Full Day – Nyerere
Sunrise drive – Bush picnic lunch – Afternoon circuits
An immersive full day in Nyerere with sunrise and afternoon game drives, picnic lunch in the bush and time to follow predator movements, elephant herds and seasonal wildlife concentrations. Your guide adapts the route to recent sightings and your interests.
Sunrise drive
Full-day circuits
Bush picnic lunch
Predator tracking
D7
Full Day – Mikumi
Sunrise drive – Bush picnic lunch – Afternoon circuits
An immersive full day in Mikumi with sunrise and afternoon game drives, picnic lunch in the bush and time to follow predator movements, elephant herds and seasonal wildlife concentrations. Your guide adapts the route to recent sightings and your interests.
Sunrise drive
Full-day circuits
Bush picnic lunch
Predator tracking
D8
Full Day – Ruaha
Sunrise drive – Bush picnic lunch – Afternoon circuits
An immersive full day in Ruaha with sunrise and afternoon game drives, picnic lunch in the bush and time to follow predator movements, elephant herds and seasonal wildlife concentrations. Your guide adapts the route to recent sightings and your interests.
Sunrise drive
Full-day circuits
Bush picnic lunch
Predator tracking
D9
Hiking – Udzungwa
Forest trail – Waterfall viewpoint – Return to vehicle
Explore the Eastern Arc forests of Udzungwa with a guided hike to spectacular waterfall viewpoints, rich birdlife and endemic primates. After the trek, continue by road to your next camp for an evening at leisure.
Guided forest hike
Waterfall views
Endemic wildlife
Scenic transfer
D10
Morning Activity – Return to Dar es Salaam
Leisure breakfast – Exit drive – Afternoon arrival
After a relaxed breakfast, enjoy a final morning boat or game drive as you exit Udzungwa. Transfer back to Dar es Salaam or Iringa with packed lunch en route, arriving mid to late afternoon for hotel drop-off or onward connections.
Final morning drive
Scenic exit route
Return transfer
End of safari
Travel Information
Getting to Dar es Salaam or Iringa
This tour starts and ends in Dar es Salaam or Iringa. Our team handles ground logistics from pickup to drop-off.
1
Starts and ends in Dar es Salaam or Iringa. Wild Gaze Safaris is based in Iringa with operations across southern and northern Tanzania.
2
Fly via Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) for southern and coastal routes, or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) / Arusha (ARK) for northern safaris.
3
Hotel and airport transfers can be arranged on request. Share travel details at least 48 hours before departure.
4
Pre- and post-safari nights in Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar extensions can be added to your quote.
What’s Covered
Package Inclusions
All national park & conservation fees
Accommodation as per itinerary
All meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Drinking water throughout
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
All activities listed in the itinerary
Government taxes & VAT
