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North & South Tanzania Safari: Nyerere, Ruaha & Ngorongoro in 14 Days

Tanzania's wild, uncrowded southern parks, then a Ngorongoro finale up north.

14 Days / 13 Nights Up to 20 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 14-day safari through Tanzania's southern circuit — Nyerere National Park's Rufiji River, Mikumi's baobab plains, and Ruaha, one of Africa's largest lion populations — before heading north to Tarangire and a Ngorongoro Crater finale, starting and largely ending away from the standard Arusha-only circuit. A safari run by road in your own Toyota 4x4 Land Cruiser with an English-speaking guide throughout, staying in lodges and tented camps. Unlike Voyzo's other Tanzania itineraries, this one starts in Dar es Salaam and spends its first week in the southern circuit (Nyerere, Mikumi, and Ruaha) before continuing north to Tarangire and Ngorongoro.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), Dar es Salaam.

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Day 1 — Dar es Salaam: Touchdown in Tanzania

Airport pickup and a hotel transfer, with time to explore Dar es Salaam's restaurants, museums, and beaches.

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Day 2 — Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park

A road transfer south to Nyerere National Park, staying at a tented camp with Rufiji River views.

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Day 3 — Nyerere National Park

A guided game drive searching for lion, elephant, zebra, giraffe, hippo, crocodile, buffalo, wildebeest, wild dog, and leopard.

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Day 4 — Nyerere National Park

A second game drive in a different part of the park, with breakfast overlooking a hippo-filled stretch of river.

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Day 5 — Nyerere to Mikumi National Park

A road transfer to Mikumi National Park, staying at a tented camp in the Vuma Hills.

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Day 6 — Mikumi National Park

A game drive among wildebeest, elephant, giraffe, warthog, and zebra beneath Mikumi's baobab trees, with strong birdwatching.

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Day 7 — Mikumi National Park

A game drive searching for Mikumi's lions, with evening wildlife viewing (civets, bushbabies) around camp.

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Day 8 — Mikumi to Ruaha National Park

A road transfer to Ruaha National Park, staying in stone chalets on the Great Ruaha River.

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Day 9 — Ruaha National Park

Exploring one of Tanzania's least-visited parks, with one of the largest lion populations in Africa alongside elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, zebra, and over 450 bird species.

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Day 10 — Ruaha National Park

An early-morning game drive searching for elephant and big cats, with an afternoon overlooking the Ruaha River.

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Day 11 — Ruaha to Dodoma

A road transfer to Dodoma, Tanzania's capital, with time for a city walk and market visit.

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Day 12 — Dodoma to Tarangire National Park

A road transfer north to Tarangire, staying near Lake Manyara, with an optional night drive for nocturnal wildlife.

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Day 13 — Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater

A descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to around 600 hyenas, critically endangered black rhino, and more than 50 lions.

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Day 14 — Ngorongoro to Kilimanjaro Airport

A final Tanzanian breakfast before a private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.

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Departure

After the Ngorongoro Crater descent, the final morning's breakfast is followed by a private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Every other Tanzania itinerary on our site runs the northern circuit out of Arusha. This one starts in Dar es Salaam and spends its first week in the southern circuit — Nyerere, Mikumi, and Ruaha — before finishing north at Tarangire and Ngorongoro, so there's no overlap in parks for most of the trip.
Yes — the whole trip runs in your own 4x4 Land Cruiser with a dedicated English-speaking guide, not combined with another group's itinerary.
Ruaha is one of Tanzania's least-visited major parks and has one of the largest lion populations in Africa, plus over 450 bird species — it sees a fraction of the Serengeti's visitor numbers.
This itinerary travels entirely by road, including the long transfer from Ruaha via Dodoma to Tarangire — ask Voyzo about a flying version if you'd like to cut down the driving time.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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