Day 1: Arrival in Dar es Salaam. You will be met by your driver at the airport and transferred to your hotel. You will have the rest of the day at leisure to relax or explore the city. Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Dar es Salaam.
Day 2: Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park. You will have an early breakfast and then drive to Nyerere National Park, the largest game reserve in Africa. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and then enjoy an afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River. You will see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of birds along the river banks. Overnight at a mid-range lodge in Nyerere National Park.
Day 3: Nyerere National Park. You will have a full day of game drives in the park, exploring different areas and habitats. You will see lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and more. You will also have the option to do a walking safari with an armed ranger, where you will get closer to nature and learn about the tracks and signs of wildlife. Overnight at a mid-range lodge in Nyerere National Park.
Day 4: Nyerere National Park to Mikumi National Park. You will have an early breakfast and then drive to Mikumi National Park, one of the most accessible and popular parks in the country. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and then enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park. You will see zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, hyenas, and more. Overnight at a mid-range lodge in Mikumi National Park.
Day 5: Mikumi National Park to Ruaha National Park. You will have an early breakfast and then drive to Ruaha National Park, the largest national park in Tanzania and home to a large population of wild dogs. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and then enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park. You will see elephants, kudus, impalas, lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, and more. Overnight at a mid-range lodge in Ruaha National Park.
Day 6: Ruaha National Park. You will have a full day of game drives in the park, exploring different areas and habitats. You will see a variety of animals and birds in this remote and rugged park. You will also have the option to do a walking safari with an armed ranger, where you will get closer to nature and learn about the tracks and signs of wildlife. Overnight at a mid-range lodge in Ruaha National Park.
Day 7: Ruaha National Park to Udzungwa Mountains National Park. You will have an early breakfast and then drive to Udzungwa Mountains National Park, one of the most biodiverse and unique parks in the country. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and then enjoy an afternoon hike to Sanje Waterfall, the highest waterfall in Tanzania. You will see monkeys, birds, butterflies, and plants along the way. Overnight at a mid-range lodge in Udzungwa Mountains National Park.
Day 8: Udzungwa Mountains National Park. You will have a full day of hiking in the park, exploring different trails and viewpoints. You will see more monkeys, birds, butterflies, and plants along the way. You will also have the option to visit local villages and learn about their culture and history. Overnight at a mid-range lodge in Udzungwa Mountains National Park.
Day 9: Udzungwa Mountains National Park to Dar es Salaam. You will have an early breakfast and then drive back to Dar es Salaam. You will arrive at your hotel in time for lunch and then have the rest of the day at leisure to relax or explore the city. Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Dar es Salaam.
Day 10: Departure from Dar es Salaam. You will have breakfast at your hotel and then be transferred to the airport for your flight back home or to your next destination.