Overview
This 8-day itinerary departs from Dar es Salaam and covers Tanzania's Southern Circuit — Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park) and Ruaha National Park — offering a genuinely different safari experience from the Northern Circuit's more visited parks.
Days in Selous include boat safaris along the Rufiji River from a luxury tented camp on its banks, alongside classic vehicle-based game drives. The itinerary then continues to Ruaha, known for large elephant herds and one of Tanzania's healthiest lion populations, with considerably less vehicle traffic than the Northern Circuit.
See our Nyerere guide and Ruaha guide, or contact us to book this itinerary.
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
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| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (8 days — sample)
This is a generated sample outline based on this trip's real duration and destinations — the exact day-by-day plan is confirmed with you before booking.
ARRIVAL
Arrive and transfer to your accommodation, with the rest of the day free to settle in ahead of tomorrow's start.
NYERERE NATIONAL PARK
A full day exploring Nyerere National Park, with time built in to move at your own pace.
RUAHA NATIONAL PARK
A full day exploring Ruaha National Park, with time built in to move at your own pace.
NYERERE NATIONAL PARK
A full day exploring Nyerere National Park, with time built in to move at your own pace.
RUAHA NATIONAL PARK
A full day exploring Ruaha National Park, with time built in to move at your own pace.
NYERERE NATIONAL PARK
A full day exploring Nyerere National Park, with time built in to move at your own pace.
RUAHA NATIONAL PARK
A full day exploring Ruaha National Park, with time built in to move at your own pace.
DEPARTURE
Final morning at leisure (or an early game drive, if timing allows) before your transfer out.
Rates Per Person
See "Accommodation & Meals" on the Overview tab for the general comfort levels available — send us your dates and group size for an exact quote.
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Nyerere National Park and ends in Ruaha National Park.
Airport Information
Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar es Salaam) is the most common arrival point for this trip.
Transfer Information
Airport pickup and all transfers between destinations are included and arranged by our team.
Accommodation Before/After
Need a night in Mwanza or Arusha before or after this trip? We can arrange that on request.