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Dar es Salaam: 8-Day Southern Tanzania Safari & Mafia Island
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 8d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
Overview
- Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of Ruaha, Mikumi, and Nyerere parks
- Enjoy thrilling game drives and spot elephants, lions, and antelopes
- Relax on Mafia Island's beaches and explore its vibrant marine life
- Experience the diverse landscapes of southern Tanzania
- Stay in comfortable lodges and camps with full board during the safari
Activity location
- Dar es Salaam
- Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Dar es Salaam
- Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, Tanzania
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Dar es Salaam: 8-Day Southern Tanzania Safari & Mafia Island
- 8d
Activity duration is 8 days 8d - English
What's included, what's not
- Transfers during the tour
What's included What's included - Park entry fees as per itinerary
What's included What's included - Professional driver-guide
What's included What's included - Accommodation in lodges or camps (full board during the safari)
What's included What's included - Drinking water during game drives
What's included What's included - Domestic flight to Mafia Island
What's included What's included - Assistance throughout the tour
What's included What's included - International flights
What's excluded What's excluded - Travel insurance
What's excluded What's excluded - Tips and personal expenses
What's excluded What's excluded - Drinks not listed in the plan
What's excluded What's excluded - Optional activities in Mafia Island
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Littering, Pets
What you can expect
Embark on an 8-day safari and beach adventure from Dar es Salaam, combining three well-known national parks with a relaxing island stay. Enjoy game drives, beautiful landscapes, and peaceful evenings in nature before finishing your journey on Mafia Island, known for its coastal atmosphere and marine life.
Begin your adventure with a journey to Ruaha National Park. After arrival, join an afternoon game drive to explore the park’s open plains, river areas, and varied habitats. Ruaha is known for large elephants, antelopes, lions, birds, and diverse natural scenery. Enjoy dinner and overnight at a camp or lodge inside or near the park.
Spend the next day on a full-day game drive with your guide. Explore different areas of the park, with a lunch break at a picnic site or campsite. Spend the evening at leisure and overnight at the camp or lodge.
After breakfast, take a final half-day game drive in Ruaha. Later, travel back toward Mikumi and settle in at your lodge. Enjoy dinner and overnight.
Spend the next day exploring Mikumi National Park. The open floodplains often offer a chance to observe wildlife at a comfortable and natural distance. Enjoy lunch in the park or at camp, followed by another afternoon drive. Overnight at your lodge or camp.
After breakfast, travel to Nyerere National Park (Selous). Check in and enjoy a relaxed evening. Dinner and overnight at the lodge or tented camp.
Experience a full-day safari in one of the largest wildlife conservation areas in Africa. The park features lakes, woodlands, and open plains. A packed lunch will be served during the safari. Enjoy the sunset at the lodge and overnight.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Mafia Island. Upon arrival, check in at your beach lodge. Spend the afternoon free to relax, swim, or explore nearby areas. Overnight on Mafia Island.
Enjoy a relaxed morning on the island. Later, transfer to the airport for a flight back to Dar es Salaam.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Dar es Salaam
- Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Dar es Salaam
- Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, Tanzania