Southern Tanzania Safari

Overview

Get off the usual safari track for a whirlwind week of wildlife-viewing in the southern circuit of Tanzania. The reserves and national parks of this region are remote and much less frequented by travellers, offering exceptional exploration. Watch for its herds of elephants, towers of giraffes, and zeals of zebras on a safari experience that will feel like your group's alone. Internal flights between parks are included to ensure you experience the most in the time available.

Tour Duration 6 Days 

Tour Highlights

  • Wildlife Safari Drive in Ruaha National Park
  • Wildlife Conservation Discussions
  • Ruaha National Park — Tanzania's largest national park
  • Morning safari drive in Ruaha
  • A boat on the river for an evening safari. The rivers of Selous are the lifeblood of the park, attracting an abundance of wildlife including elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and a plethora of bird life.

 

TRIP TYPE: SMALL GROUP

Small group experience; Max 6, Avg 5.

AGE REQUIREMENT: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Itinerary
  • DAY 1 ARUSHA Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.
  • DAY 2 ARUSHA/RUAHA NP Catch a flight to Ruaha National Park — Tanzania's largest national park with an abundance of wildlife and vast, diverse landscapes. Transfer to our safari lodge, located beside the river for optimal viewing of wildlife. After, enjoy a wildlife safari drive in this incredibly remote park. Wildlife viewing is always exciting with a large concentration of elephant and buffalo herds, as well as abundant predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, and hyenas. Relax this evening by the bonfire. Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
  • DAY 3 RUAHA NATIONAL PARK Spend a full day wildlife viewing with our expert safari guides inside this vast and remote park, keeping an eye out for lions, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, and impalas. This evening, relax at our lodge, sitting back on the deck with a cool drink listening to the night sounds and gazing at the stars. Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
  • DAY 4 RUAHA/SELOUS Enjoy one last morning safari drive in Ruaha before catching a flight to Selous Game Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After settling into the camp, board a boat on the river for an evening safari. The rivers of Selous are the lifeblood of the park, attracting an abundance of wildlife including elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and a plethora of bird life. Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
  • DAY 5 SELOUS GAME RESERVE Rise early and head out for a full day wildlife safari drive in this incredible reserve with our expert local guide. The park is known for its numerous lion prides and holds over 50% of the remaining endangered African wild dog populations as well as over 400 species of bird. There also is an abundance of zebras, impalas, giraffes, sable, kudu, baboon, wildebeests, colobus, and vervet monkeys. After a busy day, relax this evening enjoying sunset by the river and dinner in the boma. Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
  • DAY 6 SELOUS/DAR ES SALAAM Rise early and follow an expert guide into the bush on foot, keeping your eyes peeled for birds, lounging leopards, elephants, and buffalo. After, catch our flight to Dar es Salaam. Tour ends on arrival. Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
  • AVAILABLE EXTRAS (Add these to your tour when you book)

    RUAHA BALLOON SAFARI - FROM £412.00

    Soar above Tanzania's biggest National Park for wildlife viewing amongst the baobab-studded landscape. Upon landing, enjoy a full English breakfast and raise a glass of sparking wine to an unforgettable experience.

Dates & Inclusions

Tour dates: Various travel dates for this Tour are available contact us on 01422 847 847 or through our Holiday Request Form for more details.

When arranging your transportation, such as flights, please take into consideration the below time restrictions for joining and departing from your group. With these times, we have taken into account travel time to/from the airport in the given destination and required time for check-in or baggage collection/immigration.

Your flight must arrive by or before: Arrive at any time.

Your flight must depart no earlier than: 21:00 on Day 6

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