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15 Day Luxury Southern Tanzania Classic Safari & Beach Adventure

Mikumi national park

Tour Details

Overview

This exclusive 15-day adventure through Southern Tanzania is designed for discerning travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path luxury safari and tropical coastal relaxation. Explore **three iconic national parks—Selous, Mikumi, and Ruaha—**where you'll witness Africa’s largest elephant populations, endangered wild dogs, and unspoiled terrain that few travelers experience. Then escape to the exotic island of Zanzibar for a rejuvenating beach stay infused with Swahili culture, spice tours, and world-class service.

Every step of the way is marked by bespoke accommodation, expert-guided activities, and intimate wildlife encounters. Whether capturing golden-hued elephants, sailing over turquoise waters in a traditional dhow, or savoring sunset cocktails at your beachfront villa—this safari is the very essence of African elegance.


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    Tour Highlights

    Luxury Accommodation

    Stay in high-end lodges and tented camps.

    Flexible Start Dates

    Begin on any available day.

    Customizable Itinerary

    Modify to match your preferences.

    Private Safari

    Exclusive vehicle and guide.

    Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania – Arrival in Dar es Salaam

    Accommodation: hotel
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 2: Dar es Salaam → Nyerere (Selous) Game Reserve – Boat Safari

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Selous – Exclusive Wilderness

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 4: Selous → Mikumi National Park – Journey into the Hills

    Accommodation: tentedcamp
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Mikumi – Big Game in a Compact Gem

    Accommodation: tentedcamp
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 6: Mikumi → Ruaha National Park – Off the Grid

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 7: Soul of the Wild: Ruaha Safari Immersion

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 8: Ruaha Walking Safari & Private Moments

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 9: From Savannah to Sea – Fly to Zanzibar Island

    Accommodation: hotel
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 10: Stone Town & Spice Trail

    Accommodation: hotel
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 11: Serenity by the Sea-Island Leisure

    Accommodation: hotel
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 12: Snorkeling & Ocean Encounters

    Accommodation: hotel
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 13: Village Visit & Cooking Class

    Accommodation: hotel
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 14: Spa & Sunset Farewell

    Accommodation: hotel
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 15: Farewell for Now, Not Forever

    Accommodation: 0
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day by Day Safari Journey

    1

    Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania – Arrival in Dar es Salaam

    Welcome to Tanzania – Arrival in Dar es Salaam
    Accommodation: hotel
    Destinations:
    Various Locations

    Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport, where you're personally welcomed by your guide and transferred to a 5-star hotel in the vibrant capital. Take time to rest and acclimate, or opt for a private city tour exploring Kivukoni fish markets, colonial-era buildings, or the National Museum. In the evening, enjoy a curated welcome dinner with ocean views.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Luxury: Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel 

    • Ultra-Luxury Alternative (on request): Hyatt Regency The Kilimanjaro 

    Meals: Dinner

    Activities: VIP airport transfer, optional city exploration, welcome dinner.

    2

    Day 2: Dar es Salaam → Nyerere (Selous) Game Reserve – Boat Safari

    Dar es Salaam → Nyerere (Selous) Game Reserve – Boat Safari
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Nyerere National Park

    Fly to the vast and remote Selous Game Reserve (now Nyerere National Park)—a UNESCO World Heritage site. On arrival, enjoy a luxury lunch overlooking the Rufiji River before heading out on a sunset boat safari, where you’ll drift past pods of hippos, basking crocodiles, and nesting birds. The tranquility of the water contrasts beautifully with the rawness of the wild.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Luxury: Sand Rivers Selous 

    • Ultra-Luxury: Beho Beho Lodge 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Domestic flight, boat safari, wildlife photography, riverside sundowners.

    3

    Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Selous – Exclusive Wilderness

    Full-Day Game Drive in Selous – Exclusive Wilderness
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Nyerere National Park

    Today is dedicated to an extensive private game drive across Selous. With one of the lowest human densities in any park, this is Africa as it once was. Track large elephant herds, rare African wild dogs, bathing buffalo, and elusive leopards among miombo woodlands and oxbow lakes. Stop for a bush breakfast or lunch under a baobab.

    Accommodation:

    • Luxury: Sand Rivers Selous

    • Ultra-Luxury: Beho Beho Lodge

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (bush), Dinner

    Activities: Full-day game drive, storytelling by the firepit, optional walking safari.

    4

    Day 4: Selous → Mikumi National Park – Journey into the Hills

    Selous → Mikumi National Park – Journey into the Hills
    Accommodation: tentedcamp
    Destinations:
    Mikumi National Park

    Depart after an early breakfast for a scenic overland drive through the Uluguru Mountains to Mikumi National Park, the "little Serengeti" of the South. The drive itself offers glimpses into rural Tanzanian life. Upon arrival, relax with a bush sundowner and dinner beneath a starlit sky.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Luxury: Vuma Hills Tented Camp 

    • Ultra-Luxury : Stanley’s Kopje Camp

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Overland scenic transfer, evening campfire.

    5

    Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Mikumi – Big Game in a Compact Gem

    Full-Day Safari in Mikumi – Big Game in a Compact Gem
    Accommodation: tentedcamp
    Destinations:
    Mikumi National Park

    Explore Mikumi's Mkata floodplain, where herds of zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and elephant gather. Capture the silhouettes of animals against baobab trees and the Uluguru Mountains. Keep watch for lions lounging on termite mounds, and end the day with a private bush dinner under the stars.

    Accommodation:

    • Luxury: Vuma Hills Tented Camp

    • Ultra-Luxury: Stanley’s Kopje Camp

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Game drive, bush dinner, wildlife photography.

    6

    Day 6: Mikumi → Ruaha National Park – Off the Grid

    Mikumi → Ruaha National Park – Off the Grid
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Ruaha National Park

    Depart for Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most rugged park. After arrival and check-in, enjoy an afternoon at leisure, with panoramic views over the Ruaha River—a lifeline for elephants, kudu, and birds. Optional massage or guided nature walk available.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Luxury: Ruaha River Lodge 

    • Ultra-Luxury: Jabali Ridge by Asilia .

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Scenic transfer, relaxation, sundowners.

    7

    Day 7: Soul of the Wild: Ruaha Safari Immersion

    Soul of the Wild: Ruaha Safari Immersion
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Ruaha National Park

    This is safari in its purest form. Begin with an early morning game drive when the air is cool and wildlife is most active. Spot majestic elephants, cheetahs stalking through golden grass, and leopards lounging in acacia trees. Return for lunch and siesta, then head out again as the light softens. Sunset brings a bushfire sundowner and dinner beneath stars that seem impossibly close.

    Accommodation:

    • Luxury: Ruaha River Lodge

    • Ultra-Luxury: Jabali Ridge

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Game drives, sundowner experience, night sounds safari

    8

    Day 8: Ruaha Walking Safari & Private Moments

    Ruaha Walking Safari & Private Moments
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Ruaha National Park

    Today you explore Ruaha on foot—a walking safari guided by armed rangers and naturalists. Learn to read tracks, taste wild herbs, and feel the pulse of the bush through your feet. The afternoon invites a slower pace: unwind by the pool, enjoy a bush spa session, or write your travel reflections as giraffes graze in the distance.

    Accommodation:

    • Luxury: Ruaha River Lodge

    • Ultra-Luxury: Jabali Ridge

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Walking safari, wellness, personalized experience

    9

    Day 9: From Savannah to Sea – Fly to Zanzibar Island

    From Savannah to Sea – Fly to Zanzibar Island
    Accommodation: hotel
    Destinations:
    Zanzibar Island

    Say farewell to the bush as you catch your flight to Zanzibar, the Spice Island. Transfer to your private beach resort, where white sands and palm trees welcome you. Unwind with a spa treatment or sunset cocktail on your oceanfront deck.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Luxury: The Residence Zanzibar 

    • Ultra-Luxury: Zuri Zanzibar

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Domestic flight, beach relaxation, spa therapy.

    10

    Day 10: Stone Town & Spice Trail

    Stone Town & Spice Trail
    Accommodation: hotel
    Destinations:
    Stone Town

    After breakfast, set off on a guided tour of Stone Town, where Swahili, Arabic, and European history intertwines. Explore old palaces, bustling markets, and winding alleys. In the afternoon, visit a working spice plantation—smell, touch, and taste the island’s famed spices before returning to your coastal retreat.

    Accommodation:

    • Luxury:  Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar

    • Ultra-Luxury: Zuri Zanzibar

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Stone Town walking tour, spice farm experience

    11

    Day 11: Serenity by the Sea-Island Leisure

     Serenity by the Sea-Island Leisure
    Accommodation: hotel
    Destinations:
    Zanzibar Island

    Today is all yours. Bask in the calm rhythm of the island—sunbathe by your private plunge pool, indulge in spa treatments infused with local botanicals, or choose to sail on a traditional dhow at sunset. Life slows down here, inviting stillness and reflection.

    Accommodation:

    • Luxury:  Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar

    • Ultra-Luxury: Zuri Zanzibar

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Leisure, optional dhow cruise or spa

    12

    Day 12: Snorkeling & Ocean Encounters

    Snorkeling & Ocean Encounters
    Accommodation: hotel
    Destinations:
    Nungwi Beach

    Board a private boat for a snorkeling excursion to the crystal-clear reefs of Mnemba Atoll or similar marine sanctuary. Discover colorful coral gardens, playful dolphins, and tropical fish in kaleidoscopic schools. Return for a seafood beach lunch and an afternoon nap in your hammock.

    Accommodation:

    • Luxury:  Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar

    • Ultra-Luxury: Zuri Zanzibar

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Snorkeling, marine safari, beach relaxation

    13

    Day 13: Village Visit & Cooking Class

    Village Visit & Cooking Class
    Accommodation: hotel
    Destinations:
    Zanzibar Island

    Today offers a deeper dive into island life. Visit a coastal village where you’ll meet local artisans, visit schools, and engage in a Swahili cooking class. Learn how to prepare coconut curries and chapati with the guidance of local mamas, then feast on your creations under a palm thatch pavilion.

    Accommodation:

    • Luxury: Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar

    • Ultra-Luxury: Zuri Zanzibar

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Cultural visit, interactive cooking class

    14

    Day 14: Spa & Sunset Farewell

    Spa & Sunset Farewell
    Accommodation: hotel
    Destinations:
    Zanzibar Island

    Your final full day is one of rest, beauty, and soul care. Begin with morning yoga or meditation on the beach. Pamper yourself with a full spa ritual—ocean scrubs, essential oil massages, and island botanicals. As the sun sets, enjoy a private candlelit dinner with your feet in the sand and the sea whispering goodnight.

    Accommodation:

    • Luxury:  Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar

    • Ultra-Luxury: Zuri Zanzibar

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Wellness, private dinner, relaxation

    15

    Day 15: Farewell for Now, Not Forever

    Farewell for Now, Not Forever
    Destinations:
    Zanzibar Island

    After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Zanzibar International Airport. Depart with your heart full and your spirit renewed—carrying a thousand memories, photographs, and stories waiting to be told.

    Accommodation:None/On request

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Activities: Private airport transfer

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    • All activities mentioned (unless labeled as optional)
    • All accommodations mentioned (unless labeled as optional upgrades)
    • A professional driver/guide
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    • Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs)
    • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
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    • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
    • Gratuities for guides and crew
    • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
    • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
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    Cancellation Policy

    At Eagle Soul Adventure, we understand that plans may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Our cancellation policy is designed to be fair to our clients while also ensuring the sustainability of our operations and commitments to local service providers.

    1. Cancellation by the Client

    If you wish to cancel your tour, written notification must be provided to Eagle Soul Adventure via email. The following cancellation charges will apply, calculated from the date the written notice is received:

    60 days or more before departure: 20% of the total tour cost (deposit is non-refundable).

    45–59 days before departure: 30% of the total tour cost.

    30–44 days before departure: 50% of the total tour cost.

    15–29 days before departure: 75% of the total tour cost.

    14 days or less before departure: 100% of the total tour cost (no refund).

    Please note that no refunds will be issued for no-shows or unused portions of the itinerary once the tour has commenced.

    2. Cancellation by Eagle Soul Adventure

    In rare circumstances where Eagle Soul Adventure must cancel a tour due to force majeure, unsafe conditions, or insufficient bookings, we will notify you as early as possible. You will have the choice to:

    Receive a full refund of all payments made, excluding any non-refundable transaction fees

    We are not liable for any additional expenses incurred due to tour cancellation, including but not limited to flight changes, visa fees, or travel insurance.

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