Southern Tanzania · Route map
Tanzania's Wild and Untamed South
Skip the northern crowds for an intimate safari through the spectacular, under-the-radar wilderness of Tanzania’s southern circuit.
- 1
Dar es Salaam
1 night
Rest after your international arrival
- 2
Nyerere National Park
3 nights
Boat safaris and diverse riverine wildlife
- 3
Ruaha National Park
4 nights
Canyon landscapes and massive lion prides
- ✦3 stops · 8 nights
A sample from our journal — written by Waypora, kept as inspiration
Use this as a starting pointThe day-by-day
Welcome to Dar es Salaam
Arrive into Dar es Salaam
Flight · Morning · Dar es Salaam
Land at Julius Nyerere International Airport.
Transfer to the coastal peninsula
Transfer · Afternoon · Msasani Peninsula
Watch the sunset over the dhow harbor from the slipway cliffs.
Overnight in Dar es Salaam
Accommodation · Evening · Msasani Peninsula
Fly to Wild Nyerere
Transfer to Dar es Salaam Airport
Transfer · Morning · Dar es Salaam
Fly to Selous Mtemere Airstrip
Flight · Morning · Nyerere National Park
A short, scenic forty-five-minute bush fly-in.
Sunset boat safari on Rufiji River
Excursion · Afternoon · Nyerere National Park
Keep an eye out for giant crocodiles basking on the muddy banks.
Overnight in Nyerere National Park
Accommodation · Evening · Nyerere National Park
Lakes and Rufiji River channels
Guided walking safari with a ranger
Excursion · Morning · Nyerere National Park
Learn to read tracks and identify medicinal plants used by locals for generations.
Game drive around Lake Manze
Excursion · Afternoon · Nyerere National Park
This lake attracts incredible concentrations of elephants and fish eagles during midday heat.
Overnight in Nyerere National Park
Accommodation · Evening · Nyerere National Park
Deep into the river bends
Full day game drive to Beho Beho
Excursion · Morning · Nyerere National Park
Ask your guide to stop at the historic grave of Frederick Selous.
Unwind overlooking the watering hole
At leisure · Afternoon · Nyerere National Park
Overnight in Nyerere National Park
Accommodation · Evening · Nyerere National Park
Onward to Rugged Ruaha
Fly to Ruaha National Park
Flight · Morning · Ruaha National Park
Scenic light aircraft flight across the dramatic rift valley escarpment.
Introductory drive along Ruaha River
Excursion · Afternoon · Ruaha National Park
Ruaha is famous for its massive baobab trees; have your camera ready.
Overnight in Ruaha National Park
Accommodation · Evening · Ruaha National Park
Land of the Great Prides
Morning tracking of Pride Lands
Excursion · Morning · Ruaha National Park
Ruaha holds 10% of the world's lion population; morning is peak activity.
Sunset search for rare wild dogs
Excursion · Afternoon · Ruaha National Park
These endangered predators thrive here because of the park’s immense size.
Overnight in Ruaha National Park
Accommodation · Evening · Ruaha National Park
Sand Rivers and Elephant Herds
Walk along the dry Mwagusi Riverbed
Excursion · Morning · Ruaha National Park
Elephants dig for water in the sand here, a fascinating behavior to watch.
Drive through the rocky kopjes
Excursion · Afternoon · Ruaha National Park
Keep eyes on the granite rocks for elusive leopards sleeping in the shade.
Overnight in Ruaha National Park
Accommodation · Evening · Ruaha National Park
The Ultimate Wild Day
Morning bush walk with local Maasai guide
Excursion · Morning · Ruaha National Park
The local guides know the sounds of the bush better than anyone.
Afternoon resting at camp
At leisure · Afternoon · Ruaha National Park
Overnight in Ruaha National Park
Accommodation · Evening · Ruaha National Park
Return to Dar es Salaam
Fly Ruaha to Dar es Salaam
Flight · Morning · Dar es Salaam
Morning charter flight back to the coast.
Depart Dar es Salaam
Flight · Afternoon · Dar es Salaam
Board your international flight home.
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