Nyerere · Ruaha
The Southern Wilderness
Tanzania's vast southern parks, where you may not see another vehicle all day.
For travellers who want wilderness before wildlife lists. Boat safaris, walking safaris and enormous, quiet country.
Journey highlights
- Fly-in access to remote camps
- Boat safari on the Rufiji river
- Walking safaris with armed professional guides
- Ruaha's exceptional predator density
The route
- Dar es Salaam—
- Nyerere—
- Ruaha—
- Dar es Salaam
Day by day
Days 1–2
Arrival
A calm first night on the coast before flying south.
Days 3–5
Nyerere
Game drives, river boating and slow afternoons in camp.
Days 6–9
Ruaha
Big-country driving and walking safaris in one of Africa's least-visited great parks.
Days 10–11
Return
Fly back to the coast, with the option of a few nights on Zanzibar.
Where you stay
Small owner-run bush camps, deliberately intimate rather than large.
Best time to travel
June to October.
Experiences we can add
- Rufiji river boat safari
- Guided walking safari
- Fly-camping under canvas
- Private bush breakfast
Make it your own
Every Signature Travel is a starting point, never a restriction.
- — Extend or shorten the journey to suit your dates
- — Adjust the accommodation level, from premium to exceptional
- — Add or remove parks, or change the route entirely
- — Combine safari with Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro
- — Design the pace — slower stays, fewer moves, longer game drives
- — Add private experiences: ballooning, bush dining, photography guiding
Questions
Is the south better than the north?
Different. The north is iconic and varied; the south is wilder and quieter. Many guests combine both.
Do we have to fly?
We recommend it. Light aircraft turn long drives into short flights with remarkable views.
*Starting prices are indicative and depend on season, accommodation level, number of travellers and final itinerary.
Inclusions and exclusions are confirmed in your personal proposal, once the itinerary, camps and dates are agreed.
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Ready to make this journey yours?
Tell us your dates and we will design the rest.