11 Days

Southern Circuit & Zanzibar Beach Holiday Safari

Tour Overview

Get ready to spend your 11-day journey exploring the national parks of Nyerere, Mikumi, and Ruaha, then concluding with a serene escape to Zanzibar’s iconic beaches. Immerse yourself in walking safaris amidst big cats, crocodiles, zebras, and impalas within the Southern Circuit national parks.

Full Itinerary

Meet your Habitat Adventure representative at Julius Nyerere International Airport, proceeding to Dar es Salaam. Transfer to a city center lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, head to Mikumi National Park, renowned for wildlife and limited visitors. Lunch in Morogoro offers views of Uluguru Mountains. Enjoy a short game drive upon arrival, spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, and more. Transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Explore Ruaha National Park, known for stunning landscapes. After breakfast, journey through the eastern Arc Mountains, enjoying spectacular views. Lunch precedes a game drive, encountering zebras, buffalo, giraffes, and various bird species. Dusk brings you to a lodge for dinner and overnight.

Embark on a full day of wildlife exploration in Ruaha National Park. An early morning game drive reveals diverse birdlife and stunning views along the Ruaha River. Lunch is a bush picnic inside the park. Continue wildlife viewing, returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Journey to Nyerere National Park, Tanzania’s largest. Pass through Morogoro and the Uluguru Mountains, having a picnic lunch. A short game drive reveals rhinos, lions, wildebeests, giraffes, and more. Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Embark on a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park. Witness elephants, giraffes, lions, and the endangered African wild dog. A boat safari offers close encounters with elephants, birds, crocodiles, and hippos. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Take an early morning walk in the park’s bush. Transfer to Zanzibar for a beach holiday. Upon arrival, enjoy a sunset cruise, followed by dinner and overnight in Stone Town.

Explore Stone Town’s cultural gems, including the House of Wonders, Palace Museum, Arab Fort, and Slave Chambers. Take a boat to Prison Island in the afternoon. Sample Swahili-style seafood at Forodhani gardens. Return to the hotel for rest and overnight.

Embark on a spice plantation tour, engaging with local families and indulging in traditional dishes. Spend the afternoon on the beach, participating in water activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming with dolphins, parasailing, windsurfing, and kiteboarding. Relax at the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Discover Zanzibar’s natural beauty at Jozani Forest. Encounter the rare Zanzibar red colobus monkeys and explore mangroves preventing coastal erosion. Lunch offers breathtaking forest views. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Every amazing moment creates unforgettable memories!

Today is the day to say goodbye after all of your wonderful experiences. After a delicious breakfast, you will be transferred to Zanzibar airport for your departure flight, depending on your schedule.

Thank you for your interest in Habitat Adventures Travel. We wish you a safe journey and hope to travel with you again soon.

Includes:

  • Transportation: 4×4 Land Cruiser in Tanzania, including pick-up from your hotel.
  • Accommodation: As per the itinerary.
  • Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) provided during the safari.
  • Professional Guide/Driver: Services of our experienced guide/driver.
  • Park Entrance Fees: All fees included.
  • Game Drives: All scheduled game drives.
  • Transportation: To and from Arusha.

Excludes:

  • Tanzania Visa
  • Personal Expenses: laundry, telephone, extra snacks and beverages, etc.
  • Optional Tours
  • Tips and any items of personal nature
  • Personal Insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages
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