Sample Itinerary for Southern Circuit
Arrive in Dar es Salaam-Tanzania
Upon arrival at the airport you will be met by one of our staff
member and transferred to your hotel for a briefing and overnight.
Day 1
Mikumi National Park
Depart Dar es Salaam in a 4Wheel Drive vehicle with packed lunch
boxes, proceed to Mikumi National park. You will pass the Sisal
plantations and begin to get glimpses of the beautiful Uluguru Mountains
that soar above the plains and the town of Morogoro. The highway
then passes through Mikumi National Park where you will have the
opportunity for some game viewing. Beyond Mikumi National park,
afternoon game viewing, dinner and overnight at Vuma Hill tented
Camp,
Days 2
Mikumi Nationa Park
After relax breakfast proceed to Ruaha National Park, the road
climbs the Kitonga hills, which are part of the Udzungwa Mountains.
The road then follows the Great Ruaha River, climbs the Great Rift
Escarpment, passes Iringa town and finally arrives at your camp
in Ruaha National Park, dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Camp
Days 3
Ruaha National Park
Full day on game drives, walks in Ruaha National Park. Ruaha River
Camp is built overlooking the Great Ruaha River and it blends into
its natural surroundings to enable visitors to feel themselves part
of the wild. The accommodation consists of bandas built from local
stone and thatch and provides the perfect setting in which to relax
between bush excursions, Dinner and overnight in Ruaha River Camp
Day 4
Mikumi National Park
After breakfast in Ruaha River Camp drive back to Morogoro town
with packed lunch boxes diner and overnight at Morogoro Hotel
Day 5
Selous Game Reserve
After breakfast you will depart with packed lunch boxes to Selous
Game Reserve, This journey will take you approximately 6 hours through
the most amazing and truly wild and untouched areas of Tanzania.
The drive will take you up to the Uluguru Mountains, across rivers
and past small local villages and farms and on to the Selous. The
drive is tiring but possibly the most rewarding and adventurous
on the Tanzania southern tourist circuit, dinner and overnight at
Rufiji River Camp.
Day 6
Selous Game Reserve
After breakfast you can stretch your legs and enjoy the thrills
of a safari on foot. After your walking safari return to the Camp
for lunch, afternoon game drive in the Selous Game Reserve dinner
and overnight at Rufiji River Camp
Day 7
Selous Game Reserve
Morning boat safari on the Rufiji River, This unique safari will
allow you to experience the wildlife along the riverbanks and have
close up views with Crocodile and Hippos. Return to the Camp for
lunch. After lunch game drive in the Selous,dinner and overnight
at Rufiji River Camp
Day 8
Back to Dar es Salaam
After breakfast drive back to Dar es Salaam with packed lunch arriving
early afternoon. Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight
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Tanzania
has one of the largest areas of protected lands in the world. It
houses the largest Game Reserve on the continent (Selous) and its
most famous national park (the Serengeti), not to mention the famous
Ngorongoro Crater considered being the eighth wonder of the world.
Here you can experience the landscapes which have captivated the
minds of millions of people. 
Tanzania is endowed with some of the most diverse and picturesque landscape. Its towering mountains in the North are some of the highest mountains in Africa. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest point, is a great extinct volcano 5,895m (19,345ft) above sea level. Rift Cross can take you to the roof of Africa - Kilimanjaro and to the tops of other attractive mountains such as Meru and Oldoinyo lengai. Climbing these volcanoes is an incredible but manageable challenge. For travelers seeking adventures off the beaten track and spectacular views, these are ideal destinations.
The
white and golden sands of East Africa’s beaches are deservedly
world famous. They are soaked in sun all year round, and surrounded
by coral reef and the exotic scenery of the Indian Ocean. A rest
on a Tanzanian beach will leave you refreshed, restored and intrigued.
Walking through the narrow, twisting streets of Zanzibar’s
Stone Town plunges you into the past.
To many people tourism is confined to the wildlife destination, mountain trekking and beach relaxation. Rift Cross goes beyond the limits by taking you to experience the richest and most diverse cultures of people who follow ancient traditions –yet engaging on their own terms, with a globalizing world. Let us take you to visit these peoples, their homes and villages.