Tanzania Southern Circuit Safari
Trip at a Glance
Highlights
Game drives in Ruaha — home to Tanzania’s largest elephant population
Explore Selous, one of Africa’s largest wildlife reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Spot rare species: African wild dog, sable antelope, and black rhino
Experience diverse habitats — from savanna and wetlands to woodlands and rivers
Boat safaris on Selous’ waterways for unique wildlife viewing
Stay in exclusive camps with expert local guides
Accommodation
Dar es Saam Serena Hotel
Kichaka Expeditions
Sand River
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport where you’ll be greeted by your IntelSafari representative. Enjoy VIP assistance through customs and immigration. Transfer by private vehicle to your hotel for overnight and safari briefing.
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ruaha National Park. Enjoy stunning aerial views as you fly into one of Tanzania’s most beautiful and remote reserves. Upon arrival, your guide will welcome you and transfer you to camp. Begin exploring the park’s wildlife and landscapes.
Meals: Full Board
Discover Ruaha on foot and by vehicle. Track elephants, lions, leopards, and large herds of buffalo. Watch as hornbills and other birdlife fill the skies. In the evening, enjoy a sundowner under the stars with the sounds of the bush around you.
Meals: Full Board
Venture deeper into Ruaha’s rugged landscapes. With over 500 bird species and diverse habitats, each game drive reveals new surprises. Watch for rare sightings such as wild dogs, sable antelope, and Roan antelope. Enjoy another night under the vast African sky.
Meals: Full Board
Fly from Ruaha to Selous — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the last great wilderness areas on earth. Upon arrival, enjoy your first game drive en route to camp. Nyerere Park is known for vast herds, large predators, and rich birdlife.
Meals: Full Board
Explore Selous by game drive. Spot crocodiles, hippos, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, and rhinos. Take in the sheer scale of this reserve — larger than Switzerland — where wildlife roams free and encounters feel raw and authentic.
Meals: Full Board
Begin the day with a game drive across the park’s diverse terrain. In the afternoon, embark on a boat safari along the reserve’s winding rivers and lakes. Get up close to hippos, crocodiles, and a wealth of birdlife. Watch predators stalk prey near the water’s edge.
Meals: Full Board
Spend your final full day immersed in Selous’ wilderness. Track elusive species and enjoy quiet moments in untouched nature. With few visitors and expansive landscapes, Selous offers one of Africa’s most authentic safari experiences.
Meals: Full Board
Transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Dar es Salaam. Depending on the season and weather, flight times may vary. Upon arrival, connect to your international flight — bringing home memories of Tanzania’s wild south.
Meals: Breakfast
Safari Snapshots
