Southern circuit · Safari

Nyerere, Mikumi & Ruaha Expedition

A substantial southern circuit combining river, road and walking perspectives across three very different protected landscapes.

10 Days · Custom quote after a planning conversation · Dar es Salaam · Nyerere · Mikumi · Ruaha

Journey highlights

  • Boat safari in Nyerere
  • Mikumi savannah
  • Three Ruaha nights
  • A less-travelled alternative to the north

Practical planning

Best time
June to October is typically driest; green-season options available
Accommodation
Bush camps and lodges selected around activity access
Start and finish
Dar es Salaam, with road and light-aircraft connections
Travel style
Remote safari expedition · 2-6 travellers · Easy-moderate

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1: Dar es Salaam arrival

    Private transfer to a city hotel and route briefing. The team confirms road, boat and flight timings because southern logistics vary by season and camp.

  2. Day 2: Fly to Nyerere

    Take a morning light aircraft into Nyerere and begin with a game drive or boat activity, depending on arrival time and water conditions.

  3. Days 3-4: Nyerere National Park

    Use two full days for complementary perspectives: vehicle safaris across lakes and woodland, a Rufiji-system boat outing where operating, and a guided walk if included by the selected camp.

  4. Day 5: Nyerere to Mikumi

    Travel by air or an agreed road sector according to the final operating plan. Enter Mikumi for an afternoon across broad plains backed by distant mountains.

  5. Day 6: Mikumi National Park

    Explore waterholes, grassland and woodland with an early start. The park provides a useful transition between Nyerere’s river system and Ruaha’s drier interior.

  6. Day 7: Toward Ruaha

    Continue to Ruaha by road or scheduled flight. Settle at camp and take a first drive near the Great Ruaha River or seasonal sand rivers.

  7. Days 8-9: Ruaha in depth

    Spend two full days looking for elephants, lions, wild dogs, antelope and abundant birdlife. Split drives, full-day outings and walks depend on camp location and conditions.

  8. Day 10: Fly to Dar es Salaam

    Enjoy a final short activity if the flight schedule permits, then fly to Dar es Salaam. An overnight before an international flight is recommended when connections are tight.

Important itinerary note

Wildlife movement, trail conditions, sea conditions and domestic schedules can change. Every itinerary is a flexible starting point; the confirmed proposal states the exact accommodation, transport, activities, inclusions and payment terms.

Contact Indigo's Arusha team for dates, availability and a personalised proposal.