Unknown Tanzania: Southern Circuit Parks
in brief
A safari trip off the beaten tourist tracks for those who want to discover Tanzania still wild and exciting scenery. We'll visit Udzungwa, Ruaha and Mikumi parks. The few existing structures and the large number of animals will make you live an unforgettable experience.
destination
Tanzania, departure from Dar Es Salaan
kind of holiday
adventure, safari / 4x4, photo tour, nature trail 8 days - 7 nights
prices
From 170 USD per day per person excluding flight
departures
departures all the year
spoken languages
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travelers review
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ecology and sustainability '
who are we
The Aquila Expedizione Responsible Tour and Safaris (AQERTOS) is a non profit company with a corporate personality to operate responsible tour and safaris in all top destinations in Tanzania, mainland and island, including mountain trekking in respect to sector norms and standards of domestic and international policy and guides.
Travellers are well detailed on their important role to the host country or community they visit, in a manner that visitors have to exchange knowledge and perspectives by sharing ideas in social and economic including poverty, wealth and wonderful appreciation of Tanzanian beautiful natural enviroment and cultural heritage which belong to all people of the world. The whole team has great experience and great knowledge of local flora and fauna.
Travellers are well detailed on their important role to the host country or community they visit, in a manner that visitors have to exchange knowledge and perspectives by sharing ideas in social and economic including poverty, wealth and wonderful appreciation of Tanzanian beautiful natural enviroment and cultural heritage which belong to all people of the world. The whole team has great experience and great knowledge of local flora and fauna.
social responsability
Many of our group and tailored intineraries take people to the province, so tourist expenditure benefits broader geographic areas, rather than cities alone.
environmental responsibility
Please, be friendly with forest. Don't purchase hard wood furniture manufactured from illegally felled lumber or made from lumber of unknown origin. Hard wood deforestation has scarred vast tracts of Tanzania in recent decades and has caused social, economic and enviromental consequences for local populations and the accelleration of global warming.
Avoid plastic materials and keep your use of plastic bag and packaging to a minimum.
Tanzania does not have the facilities or the capacity to engage in mass recycling, so this means that plastic waste is usually buried. Plastic bag can take hundreds of years to break down. Considering shopping with a cotton carry bag, or re-use a plastic bag.
Do not buy sea shells, coral or animal parts (rinho and elephant tusks/or lion, leopard skin/claws) wich are likely to be obtained illegaly or wich are sold illegaly.
Avoid plastic materials and keep your use of plastic bag and packaging to a minimum.
Tanzania does not have the facilities or the capacity to engage in mass recycling, so this means that plastic waste is usually buried. Plastic bag can take hundreds of years to break down. Considering shopping with a cotton carry bag, or re-use a plastic bag.
Do not buy sea shells, coral or animal parts (rinho and elephant tusks/or lion, leopard skin/claws) wich are likely to be obtained illegaly or wich are sold illegaly.
economical responsability
Whenever possible we shop in support community groups such as women's projects, disabled groups or similar. Ask your tour leader or local guide to tell you where these places can be found.
We organize and raise funds for financing projects that will improve enviroment in small artisan gold and diamond mining areas in Bumbiti Shinyanga to ensure self sufficiency and quality of life for individuals and communities of the region.
We organize and raise funds for financing projects that will improve enviroment in small artisan gold and diamond mining areas in Bumbiti Shinyanga to ensure self sufficiency and quality of life for individuals and communities of the region.
local guides
visits to plans for support the local communities
gay friendly
holidays for single
small group holidays
family holidays
malaria risk
endemic diseases risk 
medical insurance recommended
nature trail
passport required
visa required
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what you will do
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
The Udzungwa Mountains National Park is located in Morogoro region. Udzungwa is a little known destination, with mountains almost entirely covered with forests. The park is a magnet for lovers of hiking. There is an excellent network of forest tracks that includes half day excursion to Sanje Waterfall, which plunges 170 meters in height, between spray and mist in the wooded valley below. The park is a haven for birdwatchers because of the variety of birds with more than 400 species. Recorded six species of primates, including two found only in the park and anywhere else in the world.
Ruaha National Park
Second only to Katavi in its aura of wild, but much more accessible, Ruaha National Park protects a vast tract of semi-arid central characteristic of the country. Its lifeblood is the Great Ruaha River. A network of roads following the Ruaha and its seasonal tributaries. During the dry season, impala, waterbuck and other antelopes risk their lives daily for a drink of water. And the risk is considerable: not only for the many lions in the park, but for the cheetahs that stalk the grasslands hiding intricate bush river. Several hyenas, African wild dog as threatened with extinction.
Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park is bordered to the north with the largest reserves in Africa, the Selous. The park is crossed by a good circuit safari. The alluvial plain of Mkat is perhaps the most reliable place in Tanzania for sightings of the world's largest antelope. Hills and mountains rising from the boundaries of the park you can see many kudu and sable antelope. Were recorded over 400 species of birds. Hippos are the attraction of principlae pools located 5 km north of the main entrance gate.
The Udzungwa Mountains National Park is located in Morogoro region. Udzungwa is a little known destination, with mountains almost entirely covered with forests. The park is a magnet for lovers of hiking. There is an excellent network of forest tracks that includes half day excursion to Sanje Waterfall, which plunges 170 meters in height, between spray and mist in the wooded valley below. The park is a haven for birdwatchers because of the variety of birds with more than 400 species. Recorded six species of primates, including two found only in the park and anywhere else in the world.
Ruaha National Park
Second only to Katavi in its aura of wild, but much more accessible, Ruaha National Park protects a vast tract of semi-arid central characteristic of the country. Its lifeblood is the Great Ruaha River. A network of roads following the Ruaha and its seasonal tributaries. During the dry season, impala, waterbuck and other antelopes risk their lives daily for a drink of water. And the risk is considerable: not only for the many lions in the park, but for the cheetahs that stalk the grasslands hiding intricate bush river. Several hyenas, African wild dog as threatened with extinction.
Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park is bordered to the north with the largest reserves in Africa, the Selous. The park is crossed by a good circuit safari. The alluvial plain of Mkat is perhaps the most reliable place in Tanzania for sightings of the world's largest antelope. Hills and mountains rising from the boundaries of the park you can see many kudu and sable antelope. Were recorded over 400 species of birds. Hippos are the attraction of principlae pools located 5 km north of the main entrance gate.
detailed itinerary
DAY 1
We leave for our adventure from the city of Dar Es Salaam to reach the Mikumi National Park Udzungwa. On the road we will see some animals. Dinner and overnight in lodge or tented camp.
DAY 2
After breakfast departure for the safari. We will see some animals including the Red Monkey creasted living near the falls. Late evening back to the lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.
DAY 3
After breakfast depart for Ruaha National Park. Dinner and overnight at camp or lodge.
DAY 4
After breakfast departure for a full day safari. Late evening back to the lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.
DAY 5
Quick breakfast and visit to historic sites and museums. In the afternoon we will drive towards Iringa where we stop for dinner and overnight at local lodge.
DAY 6
After breakfast departure for Mikumi National Park. Full day safari and late evening return to the lodge / camp for dinner and overnight.
DAY 7
After breakfast departure for Saadani National Park. Late evening return to Saadani safari lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 8
After breakfast departure for the safari. This is the only park where you can see the lions on the beaches bathed by the Indian Ocean. Back in Dar Es Salaam. End of tour.
We leave for our adventure from the city of Dar Es Salaam to reach the Mikumi National Park Udzungwa. On the road we will see some animals. Dinner and overnight in lodge or tented camp.
DAY 2
After breakfast departure for the safari. We will see some animals including the Red Monkey creasted living near the falls. Late evening back to the lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.
DAY 3
After breakfast depart for Ruaha National Park. Dinner and overnight at camp or lodge.
DAY 4
After breakfast departure for a full day safari. Late evening back to the lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.
DAY 5
Quick breakfast and visit to historic sites and museums. In the afternoon we will drive towards Iringa where we stop for dinner and overnight at local lodge.
DAY 6
After breakfast departure for Mikumi National Park. Full day safari and late evening return to the lodge / camp for dinner and overnight.
DAY 7
After breakfast departure for Saadani National Park. Late evening return to Saadani safari lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 8
After breakfast departure for the safari. This is the only park where you can see the lions on the beaches bathed by the Indian Ocean. Back in Dar Es Salaam. End of tour.
accommodations
Lodge or Camp
detailed prices
From 170 USD per day per person (depending on the number of people)
The price includes:
Tent, safari, entrance to parks, bottled water (1.5 liters per person per day).
If you prefer to sleep in the lodge the price varies depending on the structure chosen.
The majority of these vehicles are 4WD Toyota Land cruisers and Land rovers which have been specially modified to endure the rigors of unpaved roads, all the while ensuring ample leg room, easy wildlife viewing (large windows) and an all round comfortable experience. Each vehicle has either a pop-up or flip-flop roof top to ensure unimpeded game viewing; a cool box, a pair of binoculars (although we do recommend clients bring their own), as well as a set of referral books (mammals, birds, plants) which clients are welcome to use.
For added convenience and security whilst on safari, all of our vehicles are equipped with HF Radios. Most of the extended land rovers and land cruisers you will see around you on safari in Northern Tanzania. We are therefore proud to be the trend-setters that other tour operators have seen fit to try & emulate. We do have a handful of other vehicles we use specifically for the transportation for small & big groups to the border points, Mt. Kilimanjaro or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
The price includes:
Tent, safari, entrance to parks, bottled water (1.5 liters per person per day).
If you prefer to sleep in the lodge the price varies depending on the structure chosen.
The majority of these vehicles are 4WD Toyota Land cruisers and Land rovers which have been specially modified to endure the rigors of unpaved roads, all the while ensuring ample leg room, easy wildlife viewing (large windows) and an all round comfortable experience. Each vehicle has either a pop-up or flip-flop roof top to ensure unimpeded game viewing; a cool box, a pair of binoculars (although we do recommend clients bring their own), as well as a set of referral books (mammals, birds, plants) which clients are welcome to use.
For added convenience and security whilst on safari, all of our vehicles are equipped with HF Radios. Most of the extended land rovers and land cruisers you will see around you on safari in Northern Tanzania. We are therefore proud to be the trend-setters that other tour operators have seen fit to try & emulate. We do have a handful of other vehicles we use specifically for the transportation for small & big groups to the border points, Mt. Kilimanjaro or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
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