This 8-day Southern Tanzania fly-in safari takes you deep into two of Africa’s wildest and most expansive protected areas—Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) and Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest national park. Designed for travelers seeking exclusivity and diverse safari activities, this itinerary minimizes long road travel by using scheduled bush flights between destinations.
Beginning and ending in Dar es Salaam, the safari combines classic game drives with walking safaris and boat excursions, offering a dynamic and immersive wilderness experience. Both parks are renowned for low visitor numbers, vast landscapes, and exceptional wildlife density.
With standard luxury accommodations and flexible customization options, this safari is ideal for travelers looking for an active, comfortable, and authentic Southern Tanzania adventure.
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Difficult
Medium
Age
12 years
Best time
June to October
Transport
4x4 vehicles
Destinations
Dar es Salaam, Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park
Tour Type
Private Safari
Accommodation
Standard Luxury Camps (Mid-range or High-end upgrades available)
Safari Style
Game Drives, Walking Safari & Boat Safari
Price
On Request
After an early transfer to Dar es Salaam Airport, board a scheduled bush flight to Nyerere National Park. On arrival at the park’s airstrip, meet your safari guide and transfer to your lodge with game viewing along the way.
After lunch, enjoy an afternoon at leisure or a short introductory game drive depending on arrival time. In the evening, return to camp for dinner and overnight inside the park.
Spend two full days exploring Nyerere National Park, one of Africa’s most diverse ecosystems. Activities include morning and afternoon game drives through vast savannahs, woodlands, and wetlands.
Enjoy guided walking safaris led by armed rangers, offering a close-up understanding of the bush. A scenic boat safari along the Rufiji River allows for relaxed wildlife viewing, with sightings of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife. Evenings are spent relaxing at camp with dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Ruaha National Park. Upon arrival, meet your guide and enjoy a game drive while transferring to your lodge.
After lunch, head out for an afternoon safari exploring Ruaha’s dramatic landscapes dominated by baobab trees, rocky hills, and the Great Ruaha River. Wildlife sightings may include lions, elephants, and antelope species. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Spend three full days exploring Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest and one of its most predator-rich parks. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal large prides of lions, leopards, cheetahs, African wild dogs, elephants, and diverse antelope species.
Guided walking safaris offer a deeper appreciation of the ecosystem, focusing on tracks, plants, and smaller wildlife. With minimal tourist traffic, Ruaha provides a raw and exclusive safari atmosphere. Evenings are spent relaxing at camp with dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival, you will be assisted with onward connections, whether to an international flight, city hotel, or an optional beach extension to Zanzibar.
This marks the end of your unforgettable Southern Tanzania fly-in safari.
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