Tanzania - Secrets of the South
Another Tanzania to discover
There is a Tanzania that few people know yet: vast landscapes, little-explored parks and corners where life goes on far from the usual routes.
We travel by train to Morogoro to explore Mikumi National Park in search of giraffes, lions and elephants, and walk through tropical forests to the Sanje Falls, in the Udzungwa Mountains.
In Iringa we discover another side of the country through its heritage and craft projects with social impact. And the adventure culminates in Ruaha National Park, one of the most extraordinary and least visited in Tanzania, with safaris at sunrise and sunset.
Secrets of the South is an invitation to leave the best-known paths and combine nature and culture. Because sometimes the most extraordinary journeys are found where almost nobody looks.
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The whole itinerary, the hotels and the services are planned and validated by our team so you only have to worry about enjoying the safari.
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- We customize the itinerary (activities, hotels, and pace) according to your preferences.
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Your detailed safari itinerary
Arriving in Dar es Salaam
Welcome to Tanzania. When you arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport, in the city of Dar es Salaam, we will transfer you to your accommodation in Slipway, one of the liveliest areas of the city, set by the harbour and facing the Indian Ocean. Its seafaring feel, restaurants, terraces and small shops make it an ideal place to start discovering life in one of the country's most important cities. In the afternoon you can stroll around the area and enjoy a first dinner by the sea at one of its restaurants (dinner not included).
By train to the south: Mikumi
Today our adventure towards southern Tanzania begins in a very special way: we will travel by train for around 2 hours from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, crossing rural landscapes and discovering another side of the country along the way. On arrival we will be picked up at the station and transferred (an hour and a half) to our accommodation, set in the most remote area of Mikumi National Park and surrounded by nature. After settling in, we will head out on our first safari around Stanley's Kopje, exploring the park's plains in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras and other inhabitants of the savannah.
Full day in Mikumi
Today we will head into the heart of Mikumi National Park, spending the day exploring its vast plains and savannah landscapes dotted with acacias and baobabs. Mikumi is home to an extraordinary diversity of wildlife: herds of elephants and buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and different species of antelope. With a little luck we may also come across some of its great predators, such as lions, leopards and hyenas. At midday we will return to our accommodation for a hot lunch and a rest before heading out again in the afternoon, when the golden light transforms the savannah and the animals become more active again.
Udzungwa and the Sanje Falls
Today we will swap the safari for a nature and adventure experience in Udzungwa Mountains National Park, known for its tropical forests and extraordinary biodiversity. We will drive around 3 hours to the park for a 4-hour trek through the forest to the impressive Sanje Falls, a spectacular waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation. Along the way we will discover a setting completely different from the African savannah. After the walk we will enjoy a lunch of local cooking in the village of Sanje, a chance to get closer to the daily life of the area's communities. In the afternoon we will head back towards Mikumi to rest on the outskirts of the park and get ready for the next stage of the trip.
Iringa and arrival in Ruaha
Today we will set off very early on a journey of around 4 hours towards Iringa, a city with a rich cultural history. On arrival we will visit the Boma Museum, where we can learn more about the history, traditions and heritage of this region of Tanzania. We will also visit Neema Crafts, a social project that offers job opportunities and training to people at risk of social exclusion through crafts. There we can discover their work, visit their workshop and enjoy lunch at their restaurant. After this cultural immersion we will continue by road for a couple of hours to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania's best-kept secret. We will enter the park on a safari en route to our accommodation, where a bush dinner will round off the day.
Full day in Ruaha
Today we will spend the whole day discovering Ruaha National Park, an extraordinary park known for its large elephant herds, its high density of big cats and its breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. We will start early with a sunrise safari and breakfast out in nature, making the most of the first hours of the day, when the savannah begins to wake up and the big cats are most active. We will return to the accommodation for a hot lunch and a rest before heading out again in the afternoon. At sunset, we will enjoy a special stop with drinks as we watch the light change over the landscape.
Ruaha, unhurried
Our last full day in Ruaha will let us keep exploring this fascinating territory, unhurried and letting ourselves be surprised by whatever nature wants to give us. We will set off early for another sunrise safari, followed by breakfast out in nature. Afterwards we will return to the accommodation for a hot lunch and a rest. In the afternoon we will travel the park's tracks once more in search of new encounters with African wildlife. We will end our final day with a special dinner out in nature, celebrating everything we have experienced during these days in southern Tanzania. Throughout these days we will have explored the park in our open safari vehicle, combining different routes to discover Ruaha's wildlife.
Last safari and journey home
Last sunrise in the savannah. Before saying goodbye to Ruaha, we will enjoy one last morning safari to make the most of our time in this incredible park right up to the final moment. We will then transfer to the airstrip to take the flight back to Dar es Salaam, due to arrive at midday (13:30). From there we will connect with our international flight home from Julius Nyerere International Airport (the international flight must depart from 22:00 onwards), taking with us unforgettable memories of a wild and authentic Tanzania.
Mikumi National Park is one of the great natural areas of southern Tanzania, where the vast Mkata plains open up before us and the savannah seems endless. Aboard our open 4x4 vehicles we explore it in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos and big cats, with the Uluguru Mountains as a backdrop and in a setting that still sees few visitors.
We leave the savannah behind to enter a completely different world: the lush Udzungwa Mountains, one of the great natural treasures of the south. Accompanied by a local guide, we walk the trails of its tropical forest to the Sanje Falls, more than 170 m high. Afterwards we share a traditional lunch in the village of Sanje, prepared by the local community.
Tanzania is also discovered through its people and their stories. In Iringa we visit the Boma Museum, housed in a historic colonial building, to learn about the city's past and cultural heritage. We also get to know Neema Crafts, a social project that promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities through training, crafts and employment: we visit its workshop and have lunch at its restaurant.
Ruaha National Park is one of Tanzania's great wildlife sanctuaries and one of its most remote. There are no crowds here: just silence, endless horizons, large elephant herds and a high density of big cats such as lions and leopards. We explore it unhurried in open 4x4 Land Cruisers, feeling the wind, the scent of the earth and the sounds of the savannah.
Facing the Indian Ocean on the Msasani Peninsula, this welcoming hotel with bay views, surrounded by restaurants, shops and charming little corners, offers the perfect balance between comfort and seaside atmosphere.
Set in the most remote area of Mikumi National Park, Stanley's Kopje Camp is a camp surrounded by nature from which we head out on safari across the park's plains, in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras and other inhabitants of the savannah.
On the outskirts of Mikumi National Park, Lilac Camp is our base to rest after the day in the Udzungwa Mountains and get ready for the next stage of the trip towards Iringa and Ruaha.
In the very heart of Ruaha National Park, Mwagusi is one of the few camps located inside the park. Built with natural materials and perfectly blended into the landscape, it offers an authentic safari experience close to nature, where you can enjoy the wildlife from a privileged setting.
Included
All activities and excursions mentioned in the detailed itinerary, including entrance fees and permits to all national parks
Activities
24 hour support from our local team at the destination as well as our customer service team in Spain
Service around the clock
International flights and entry visa to the country. Click here to read more about what is not included
What is not included
No mandatory treatment. However, we recommend that you visit your nearest international vaccination center to receive professional advice on malaria prophylaxis and other recommendations.
Malaria
Emergency rescue service with Flying Doctors (to be active, you need international or travel-specific medical insurance) and Chapka travel medical and cancellation insurance (up to €7,000 in cancellation costs and a maximum trip length of 16 days).
Insurance
Cancel your trip free of charge up to 70 days before the departure date. Read more here
Terms and Conditions
Currently there is no mandatory vaccine to enter Tanzania, unless at some point in the last 6 months before entering Tanzania you have been in a yellow fever endemic country (in Tanzania there is none). Even so, we recommend that you visit the nearest tropical medicine center so that specialists can advise you on the recommendations to take into account.
Vaccines
You need a visa to enter Tanzania. The easiest way is to process it at the airport, it costs $50 and is paid in cash. Alternatively, you can process it online at least 10 days before your trip.
Visas
The arrival and departure airport must be Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam (DAR). The return flight must depart from 22:00 onwards on day 8. Recommended airlines: Qatar Airways, Turkish, KLM and Swiss Air.
International flights
Mountain Refuge Accommodation and Hotel in Moshi
Lodges
All meals specified in the itinerary and mineral water in the vehicle during the safari.
Meals
Airport pick-up and drop-off at the specified times, a professional, local English-speaking driver-guide, and the domestic flight Ruaha – Dar es Salaam (maximum 15 kg of checked luggage and 5 kg in the cabin).
Transport
Standard group travel departures: adults only (16+).
Children and teenagers are not permitted on standard group departures;
- Exception: Teenagers are ONLY permitted on Classic Safari departures.
- We offer the GT Special Family program, which welcomes children and teenagers.
Children
Not Included
Activities
All activities and excursions mentioned in the detailed itinerary, including entrance fees and permits to all national parks
Service around the clock
24 hour support from our local team at the destination as well as our customer service team in Spain
What is not included
International flights and entry visa to the country. Click here to read more about what is not included
Malaria
No mandatory treatment. However, we recommend that you visit your nearest international vaccination center to receive professional advice on malaria prophylaxis and other recommendations.
Insurance
Emergency rescue service with Flying Doctors (to be active, you need international or travel-specific medical insurance) and Chapka travel medical and cancellation insurance (up to €7,000 in cancellation costs and a maximum trip length of 16 days).
Terms and Conditions
Cancel your trip free of charge up to 70 days before the departure date. Read more here
Vaccines
Currently there is no mandatory vaccine to enter Tanzania, unless at some point in the last 6 months before entering Tanzania you have been in a yellow fever endemic country (in Tanzania there is none). Even so, we recommend that you visit the nearest tropical medicine center so that specialists can advise you on the recommendations to take into account.
Visas
You need a visa to enter Tanzania. The easiest way is to process it at the airport, it costs $50 and is paid in cash. Alternatively, you can process it online at least 10 days before your trip.
International flights
The arrival and departure airport must be Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam (DAR). The return flight must depart from 22:00 onwards on day 8. Recommended airlines: Qatar Airways, Turkish, KLM and Swiss Air.
Lodges
Mountain Refuge Accommodation and Hotel in Moshi
Meals
All meals specified in the itinerary and mineral water in the vehicle during the safari.
Transport
Airport pick-up and drop-off at the specified times, a professional, local English-speaking driver-guide, and the domestic flight Ruaha – Dar es Salaam (maximum 15 kg of checked luggage and 5 kg in the cabin).
Children
Standard group travel departures: adults only (16+).
Children and teenagers are not permitted on standard group departures;
- Exception: Teenagers are ONLY permitted on Classic Safari departures.
- We offer the GT Special Family program, which welcomes children and teenagers.
Additional information
Activities
All activities and excursions mentioned in the detailed itinerary, including entrance fees and permits to all national parks
Service around the clock
24 hour support from our local team at the destination as well as our customer service team in Spain
What is not included
International flights and entry visa to the country. Click here to read more about what is not included
Malaria
No mandatory treatment. However, we recommend that you visit your nearest international vaccination center to receive professional advice on malaria prophylaxis and other recommendations.
Insurance
Emergency rescue service with Flying Doctors (to be active, you need international or travel-specific medical insurance) and Chapka travel medical and cancellation insurance (up to €7,000 in cancellation costs and a maximum trip length of 16 days).
Terms and Conditions
Cancel your trip free of charge up to 70 days before the departure date. Read more here
Vaccines
Currently there is no mandatory vaccine to enter Tanzania, unless at some point in the last 6 months before entering Tanzania you have been in a yellow fever endemic country (in Tanzania there is none). Even so, we recommend that you visit the nearest tropical medicine center so that specialists can advise you on the recommendations to take into account.
Visas
You need a visa to enter Tanzania. The easiest way is to process it at the airport, it costs $50 and is paid in cash. Alternatively, you can process it online at least 10 days before your trip.
International flights
The arrival and departure airport must be Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam (DAR). The return flight must depart from 22:00 onwards on day 8. Recommended airlines: Qatar Airways, Turkish, KLM and Swiss Air.
Lodges
Mountain Refuge Accommodation and Hotel in Moshi
Meals
All meals specified in the itinerary and mineral water in the vehicle during the safari.
Transport
Airport pick-up and drop-off at the specified times, a professional, local English-speaking driver-guide, and the domestic flight Ruaha – Dar es Salaam (maximum 15 kg of checked luggage and 5 kg in the cabin).
Children
Standard group travel departures: adults only (16+).
Children and teenagers are not permitted on standard group departures;
- Exception: Teenagers are ONLY permitted on Classic Safari departures.
- We offer the GT Special Family program, which welcomes children and teenagers.
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