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Southern Tanzania Wilderness Safari

Southern Tanzania Wilderness Safari

8 Days / 7 Nights From $0 pp Moderate

Quick Facts

Duration8 days / 7 nights
Price from$0 per person
DifficultyModerate
Group size2–6 guests
DestinationsSerengeti National Park, Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park

Tour Overview

Southern Tanzania is Africa's last great wilderness frontier. This safari combines the riverine landscapes of Nyerere (Selous) with the rugged beauty of Ruaha — two massive parks that together cover more area than Switzerland, yet receive a fraction of the Serengeti's visitors.

Boat safaris on the Rufiji River, walking safaris through untouched bush, and vehicle game drives provide a multi-dimensional safari experience impossible in the northern parks. The highlight? Tracking endangered African wild dogs — both parks support healthy populations of this increasingly rare predator.

This is a safari for those who've done the Serengeti and want to go deeper into wild Africa.

Highlights

Boat safari on the Rufiji River
Walking safaris with armed ranger
African wild dog tracking
Ruaha elephant herds at the Great Ruaha River
Fly-camping under the stars
Near-total wilderness exclusivity

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your 8-day journey through Tanzania, crafted for unforgettable moments at every stop.

Day 1

Fly to Nyerere National Park

Lunch, Dinner Rufiji River Camp
Morning flight from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere. Afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River with hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.
Day 2

Nyerere Game Drives

All meals Rufiji River Camp
Full day of vehicle game drives exploring the lakes and woodland areas. African wild dog tracking with expert guides.
Day 3

Nyerere Walking Safari

All meals Rufiji River Camp
Morning walking safari with armed ranger through the bush. Afternoon boat safari exploring the ox-bow lakes.
Day 4

Nyerere to Ruaha

All meals Ruaha River Lodge
Morning game drive, then fly to Ruaha National Park. Afternoon settling into camp with a short evening game drive.
Day 5

Ruaha Game Drives

All meals Ruaha River Lodge
Full day along the Great Ruaha River seeking elephant herds, lion prides, and the park's unique mix of East and Southern African species.
Day 6

Ruaha Exploration

All meals Ruaha River Lodge
Morning game drive in the Mwagusi area. Afternoon walking safari through the baobab woodland.
Day 7

Ruaha Full Day

All meals Ruaha River Lodge
Final full day of game drives. Deep exploration of remote areas with packed picnic lunch in the bush.
Day 8

Departure

Breakfast, Lunch
Morning game drive, then fly to Dar es Salaam for your onward connection.

What's Included

  • Domestic flights
  • All park fees
  • Full-board luxury tented camps
  • Game drives, boat and walking safaris
  • Expert guides and trackers
  • Airstrip transfers
  • Flying Doctors cover

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Premium bar drinks

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