14 Days · 4x4 Toyota land Cruiser

14-Day Super Luxury Fly-In Southern Tanzania Safari
Southern Tanzania Safari

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Tour Overview

Over 14 days, this LuiTours itinerary follows Nyerere National Park, Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park —Hike to Sanje Waterfall in tropical Forest, Ruaha National Park, and Katavi National Park. The programme combines guided game drives, a walking safari, a boat safari, guided trekking, and guided hiking; travel by 4x4 Toyota land Cruiser; accommodation in Lodges & Camps. Arrival is arranged via Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA), with departure from Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA).

Destinations: Nyerere National Park - Mikumi National Park - Udzungwa Mountains National Park —Hike to Sanje Waterfall in tropical Forest - Ruaha National Park - Katavi National Park

14 DaysTour duration
4x4 Toyota land CruiserTransportation
Lodges & CampsAccommodation
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctBest season
Tour Highlight

Nyerere National Park

Boat safari, walking safari, and game drives

Tour Highlight

Mikumi National Park

Game drives on the open savannah plains

Tour Highlight

Udzungwa Mountains National Park —Hike to Sanje Waterfall in tropical Forest

Tour Highlight

Ruaha National Park

Extensive game drives in Tanzania’s largest and wildest park

Tour Highlight

Katavi National Park

Remote wilderness with large buffalo herds and hippo pools

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Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Flight from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere – Sunset Boat Safari

Flight from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere – Sunset Boat Safari
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Main focus: Sunset Boat Safari on the Rufiji River. Scheduled travel time: ~1-hour flight from Dar to Nyerere Airstrip. You meet the guide at the agreed starting point for Flight from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere - Sunset Boat Safari, then begin at a comfortable, unhurried pace. Nyerere’s Rufiji River system, lakes and miombo woodland support a rich southern ecosystem. Depending on the planned activity, the guide explores by vehicle, boat or on foot with a ranger; elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and predators are possible rather than assured. The day ends at Selous Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Boat safari in Nyerere itinerary image
Accommodation Selous Safari Lodge Nyerere National Park area
Exterior of Selous Safari Lodge in Nyerere National Park area
Day 2

Nyerere National Park – Full-Day Game Drive

Nyerere National Park – Full-Day Game Drive
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Main focus: Full-Day Game Drive. Scheduled travel time: Within park. A full day is set aside for Full-Day Game Drive, allowing the experience to unfold without a rushed timetable. Nyerere’s Rufiji River system, lakes and miombo woodland support a rich southern ecosystem. Depending on the planned activity, the guide explores by vehicle, boat or on foot with a ranger; elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and predators are possible rather than assured. The day ends at Selous Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Nyerere National Park itinerary image
Accommodation Selous Safari Lodge Nyerere National Park area
Exterior of Selous Safari Lodge in Nyerere National Park area
Day 3

Nyerere – Morning Walking Safari & Half-Day Game Drive

Nyerere – Morning Walking Safari & Half-Day Game Drive
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Main focus: Guided Walking Safari + Short Game Drive. Scheduled travel time: Minimal. You meet the guide at the agreed starting point for Nyerere - Morning Walking Safari & Half-Day Game Drive, then begin at a comfortable, unhurried pace. Nyerere’s Rufiji River system, lakes and miombo woodland support a rich southern ecosystem. Depending on the planned activity, the guide explores by vehicle, boat or on foot with a ranger; elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and predators are possible rather than assured. The day ends at Selous Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Walking safari in Nyerere itinerary image
Accommodation Selous Safari Lodge Nyerere National Park area
Exterior of Selous Safari Lodge in Nyerere National Park area
Day 4

Nyerere to Mikumi National Park – Scenic Flight & Leisure

Nyerere to Mikumi National Park – Scenic Flight & Leisure
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Main focus: Flight Transfer & Relaxation. Scheduled flight time: Departs at 11:00 AM. Today’s stage links Nyerere to Mikumi National Park with Scenic Flight & Leisure, giving the journey a clear sense of place from beginning to end. Nyerere’s Rufiji River system, lakes and miombo woodland support a rich southern ecosystem. Depending on the planned activity, the guide explores by vehicle, boat or on foot with a ranger; elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and predators are possible rather than assured. After the day's activities, settle in at Vuma Hills Tented Camp for rest and overnight.

Mikumi National Park itinerary image
AccommodationVuma Hills Tented CampMikumi National Park
Exterior of Vuma Hills Tented Camp in Mikumi National Park
Day 5

Mikumi National Park – Full-Day Game Drive

Mikumi National Park – Full-Day Game Drive
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Main focus: Game Drive. Scheduled travel time: Inside park. A full day is set aside for Full-Day Game Drive, allowing the experience to unfold without a rushed timetable. Mikumi’s Mkata floodplain opens beneath distant mountain ranges, with woodland and seasonal water attracting varied wildlife. Elephants, giraffes, buffalo, antelope and lions may be encountered, although every drive follows current conditions. After the day's activities, settle in at Vuma Hills Tented Camp for rest and overnight.

Mikumi National Park itinerary image
AccommodationVuma Hills Tented CampMikumi National Park
Exterior of Vuma Hills Tented Camp in Mikumi National Park
Day 6

Udzungwa Mountains Day Trip – Hike to Sanje Waterfall

Udzungwa Mountains Day Trip – Hike to Sanje Waterfall
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Main focus: Forest Hike to Sanje Waterfall. Scheduled drive time: 1–1.5 hours each way. The morning starts in Hike, with Sanje Waterfall as the final point on today’s route. The Udzungwa trail climbs through humid forest toward viewpoints or the Sanje waterfalls where included. A ranger sets a manageable walking pace and interprets plants, birds and possible primate activity along this important Eastern Arc habitat. After the day's activities, settle in at Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp for rest and overnight.

Udzungwa Mountains National Park
AccommodationUdzungwa Forest Tented CampUdzungwa Mountains, Tanzania
Exterior of Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp in Udzungwa Mountains, Tanzania
Day 7

Mikumi to Ruaha National Park – Scenic Bush Flight

Mikumi to Ruaha National Park – Scenic Bush Flight
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Main focus: Travel + Leisure Time. Scheduled flight time: ~1 hour. The morning starts in Mikumi to Ruaha National Park, with Scenic Bush Flight as the final point on today’s route. Mikumi’s Mkata floodplain opens beneath distant mountain ranges, with woodland and seasonal water attracting varied wildlife. Elephants, giraffes, buffalo, antelope and lions may be encountered, although every drive follows current conditions. After the day's activities, settle in at Asanja Ndembo for rest and overnight.

Ruaha National Park itinerary image
Accommodation Asanja Ndembo Ruaha National Park
Exterior of Asanja Ndembo in Ruaha National Park
Day 8

Ruaha National Park – Full-Day Game Drive

Ruaha National Park – Full-Day Game Drive
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Main focus: Full-Day Game Drive. Scheduled travel time: Inside park. A full day is set aside for Full-Day Game Drive, allowing the experience to unfold without a rushed timetable. Ruaha is shaped by the Great Ruaha River, baobab country and rocky hills. Elephants, kudu, lions, wild dogs and other wildlife may be present, and the guide uses tracks, water sources and recent ranger information to plan the drive. After the day's activities, settle in at Asanja Ndembo for rest and overnight.

Ruaha National Park itinerary image
Accommodation Asanja Ndembo Ruaha National Park
Exterior of Asanja Ndembo in Ruaha National Park
Day 9

Ruaha – More Wildlife Viewing or Optional Walking Safari

Ruaha – More Wildlife Viewing or Optional Walking Safari
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Main focus: Game Drive or Walking Safari (Optional). Scheduled travel time: Inside park. Ruaha is shaped by the Great Ruaha River, baobab country and rocky hills. Elephants, kudu, lions, wild dogs and other wildlife may be present, and the guide uses tracks, water sources and recent ranger information to plan the drive. After the day's activities, settle in at Asanja Ndembo for rest and overnight.

Walking safari in Ruaha itinerary image
Accommodation Asanja Ndembo Ruaha National Park
Exterior of Asanja Ndembo in Ruaha National Park
Day 10

Ruaha to Katavi – Fly to Tanzania’s Remote West

Ruaha to Katavi – Fly to Tanzania’s Remote West
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Main focus: Bush Flight + Arrival in Katavi. Scheduled flight time: 2.5 to 3 hours (may include brief stops). Starting from Fly, the journey leads to Tanzania's Remote West through the landscapes named in the program. Travel logistics take priority today, while clear weather may offer a final aerial view of the coast, highlands or plains below. After the day's activities, settle in at Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge for rest and overnight.

Ruaha to Katavi – Fly to Tanzania’s Remote West
AccommodationMbali Mbali Katavi LodgeKatavi National Park
Exterior of Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge in Katavi National Park
Day 11

Katavi National Park – Full-Day Safari Adventure

Katavi National Park – Full-Day Safari Adventure
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Main focus: Game Drive. Scheduled travel time: Inside park. A full day is set aside for Full-Day Safari Adventure, allowing the experience to unfold without a rushed timetable. The route moves through changing farms, villages and protected landscapes before the main wildlife activity. The guide plans stops around recent movement, water and weather, leaving time for photographs and patient observation without guaranteeing sightings. After the day's activities, settle in at Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge for rest and overnight.

Katavi National Park – Full-Day Safari Adventure
AccommodationMbali Mbali Katavi LodgeKatavi National Park
Exterior of Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge in Katavi National Park
Day 12

Katavi – Another Day of Wild Exploration

Katavi – Another Day of Wild Exploration
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Main focus: Full-Day Game Drive. Scheduled travel time: Inside park. Katavi is the starting point for today’s journey to Another Day of Wild Exploration. After the day's activities, settle in at Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge for rest and overnight.

Katavi – Another Day of Wild Exploration
AccommodationMbali Mbali Katavi LodgeKatavi National Park
Exterior of Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge in Katavi National Park
Day 13

Katavi – Morning Game Drive or Leisure

Katavi – Morning Game Drive or Leisure
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Main focus: Light Game Drive or Rest. Scheduled travel time: Flexible. Your guide introduces the plan for Katavi - Morning Game Drive or Leisure before the day’s travel or activity gets under way. The route moves through changing farms, villages and protected landscapes before the main wildlife activity. The guide plans stops around recent movement, water and weather, leaving time for photographs and patient observation without guaranteeing sightings. After the day's activities, settle in at Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge for rest and overnight.

Southern Tanzania safari departure setting
AccommodationMbali Mbali Katavi LodgeKatavi National Park
Exterior of Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge in Katavi National Park
Day 14

Katavi to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar – Fly Out

Katavi to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar – Fly Out
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Main focus: Flight to Dar/Zanzibar. Scheduled flight time: 4–5 hours (with stops). Zanzibar’s coast is shaped by tides, coral shallows, fishing communities and warm Indian Ocean light. The schedule leaves room to enjoy the beach at a natural pace, with any water activity adjusted to local sea conditions.

Southern Tanzania safari departure setting

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Minimum price only, based on 2 people sharing. Final pricing depends on season, availability and requested customizations.

Package From Price
Published tour package From $12,235 per person
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Included & Not Included

What Is Included

✓All national park and conservation fees
✓Domestic flights: Dar–Nyerere, Mikumi–Ruaha, Ruaha–Katavi, Katavi–Dar
✓Private 4x4 safari vehicle and English-speaking guide
✓All activities listed (game drives, boat safari, hikes, walking safari)
✓Accommodation as stated (or similar category)
✓All meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
✓Bottled drinking water during safari
✓Airport and airstrip transfers
✓Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover

What Is Not Included

×International flights and visa fees
×Tips for guides and lodge staff
×Personal expenses (e.g. souvenirs, phone calls)
×Travel insurance
×Optional activities not listed
×Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
×Laundry (unless included by lodge)
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Trip Details

Route

Nyerere National Park - Mikumi National Park - Udzungwa Mountains National Park —Hike to Sanje Waterfall in tropical Forest - Ruaha National Park - Katavi National Park

Best Season

Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Transportation

4x4 Toyota land Cruiser

Accommodation

Lodges & Camps

Arrival

Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA)

Departure

Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA)

Language

English

Price Basis

From $12,235 per person

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. LuiTours can adjust accommodation level, routing, pickup point, domestic flights, extra nights, and activity timing while keeping the route realistic.
Final prices may vary by season, park fees, accommodation availability, flight availability, comfort level, and private group size.
Yes. The trip is handled through LuiTours enquiry support, private planning, and guest communication.
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