A fuller version of our southern Tanzania circuit, giving genuine extended time in both Ruaha and Selous (Nyerere) — the region’s two flagship parks, both seeing a fraction of the northern circuit’s visitor numbers.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Your driver-guide arranges the scheduled light aircraft flight from Dar es Salaam, roughly ninety minutes, into Ruaha’s dirt airstrip. Afternoon game drive on arrival.
Fly to Ruaha National Park
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeRuaha River Lodge
LuxuryJongomero Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
Exploring Ruaha’s baobab-studded landscape, Tanzania’s largest national park, in genuinely uncrowded conditions — a fraction of the vehicle traffic the northern circuit sees even in peak season.
Full Day Ruaha Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A further day exploring the Great Ruaha River area, strong for predator sightings as animals congregate near water through the dry season.
Second Ruaha Game Drive Day
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
Additional time exploring the park’s varied terrain — rolling baobab-studded hills give way to riverine forest along the Ruaha itself, genuinely different habitats within one park.
Third Ruaha Game Drive Day
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A light aircraft transfer east to Selous, Africa’s largest protected wildlife area. Afternoon activity on arrival.
Fly to Selous (Nyerere) Game Reserve
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeRufiji River Camp
LuxurySand Rivers Selous
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A morning boat safari along the Rufiji River for hippos and crocodiles basking on the banks, plus an afternoon game drive.
Boat Safari and Game Drive
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
Further game viewing plus an optional guided walking safari with an armed ranger, in Selous’s private concessions.
Full Day Game Drives, Walking Safari Option
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
A final morning activity before flying back to Dar es Salaam for your onward international flight.
Fly to Dar es Salaam, Departure
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Permits & Costs
| Ruaha park entry | ~$30 per person per day |
| Selous/Nyerere park entry | ~$30 per person per day |
| Light aircraft transfers | Required, quoted separately |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers wanting genuinely unhurried time in Tanzania’s southern circuit, with three full days in Ruaha rather than a shorter sample.Tour Includes
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide at each park
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry & boat safari fees
Tour Excludes
- Light aircraft fares
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance