8 Days southern Tanzania Safari Fly in, Fly out
A Southern Tanzania Safari offers a quieter, more authentic wilderness experience across two of Tanzania’s largest and most untouched parks—Ruaha National Park and Nyerere National Park (Selous). This region is known for its vast landscapes, fewer tourists, and excellent wildlife viewing. Visitors enjoy diverse activities including game drives, walking safaris, and river boat safaris. The south is rich in elephants, lions, wild dogs, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, and over 400 bird species. With dramatic scenery and remote lodges, Southern Tanzania delivers a truly wild and exclusive safari adventure.
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Day to day Itinerary
Day 1 :Arrival in Dar Es Saalam
Dar Es Saalam
Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport and transfer to Mediterraneo Hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure by the ocean as you prepare for your safari adventure.
Meals : Breakfast Only
Accommodation: Mediterraneo Hotel in Dar es Salaam
Day 2 : Flight to Ruaha National Park
Flight to Ruaha National Park
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ruaha, Tanzania’s largest national park. Upon arrival, enjoy a game-viewing transfer to Ruaha River Lodge. After lunch, head out for your first afternoon game drive in this wildlife-rich, rugged landscape.
Meal Plan : Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Ruaha River Lodge
Day 3 : Full Day in Ruaha
Ruaha National Park
Spend the day exploring Ruaha. Morning and afternoon game drives offer opportunities to see elephants, lions, kudu, buffalo, giraffes, and a wide range of birdlife. Ruaha’s dramatic scenery and fewer visitors make for a peaceful, immersive safari.
Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge
Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Walking Safari in Ruaha
Walking Safari
Begin the day with a guided walking safari—an intimate way to experience the bush, learn about tracks, plants, and smaller wildlife, and observe animals quietly on foot. Afternoon at leisure or optional game drive.
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge
Day 5: Flight to Selous (Nyerere National Park)
Flight to Selous (Nyerere National Park)
After breakfast, fly to Selous. Arrive at Impala Camp and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon safari activity. Selous is known for river-based wildlife, open plains, and excellent predator sightings.
Accommodation: Impala Selous
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Game Drive & Boat Safari
Game Drive and Boat Safari
Start with a morning game drive through the woodlands, lakes, and river systems. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat safari along the Rufiji River, where hippos, crocodiles, and beautiful birdlife thrive.
Accommodation: Impala Selous
Accommodation: Impala Selous
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Game Drive & Boat Safari
Full Day in Selous
Enjoy a combination of morning and afternoon safari activities. Explore new areas of the park on a game drive or relax by the river before another afternoon excursion. Selous offers varied landscapes, making each outing unique.
Accommodation: Impala Selous
Day 8: Flight to Dar es Salaam – Depart
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner
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Includes & Excludes
Inclusions
- Full board accommodation throughout the safari,
- Exclusive use of safari vehicle with fridge and charging device
- Service of professional English-speaking Safari Guide
- All park Entry fees
- Crater fees
- Drinking water in the car
- Coffee and Tea in the car
- All airport Transfers
Flight from Dar es Salaam to Ruaha
Flight from Ruaha to Selous
Flight from Selous to Dar es Salaam
Game package safari (the lodge will do game drive with an open safari vehicle a shared basis)
Boat trip in Selous
Walking safari in Ruaha
Exclusions
- International flights
- Any item for personal use such us telephone bills
- Tips to safari guides Hotel staff and porters
- Health / travel insurance
- Masai boma visit and Olduvai Visit ( costs $ 50 per person)
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