--- Southern circuit
Ruaha & Nyerere (Selous) Safari
Tanzania’s largest and least-visited parks, reached by light aircraft, offering wild rivers, huge elephant herds and some of the country’s best predator sightings away from the crowds.
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Fly to Ruaha
Light aircraft transfer from Arusha or Dar es Salaam to Ruaha National Park, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.
Overnight: tented camp, Ruaha
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Full-day Ruaha game drives
Explore the Great Ruaha River, known for large prides of lion and one of East Africa’s largest elephant populations.
Overnight: tented camp, Ruaha
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Ruaha wilderness walk & drive
An optional guided walking safari with an armed ranger, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: tented camp, Ruaha
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Fly to Nyerere (Selous)
Transfer by light aircraft to Nyerere National Park, Africa’s largest protected wilderness area.
Overnight: tented camp, Nyerere
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Rufiji River boat safari
A boat safari along the Rufiji River, one of the only ways to safely view hippo and crocodile pods up close.
Overnight: tented camp, Nyerere
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Full-day Nyerere game drives
Game drives through open woodland and along oxbow lakes, tracking wild dog packs where present.
Overnight: tented camp, Nyerere
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Fly back
Final morning game drive, then a light aircraft transfer back to Arusha or Dar es Salaam.
Trip snapshot
Best time to go: June–October (dry season) is most reliable for wildlife concentration and boat safaris.
