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Southern Tanzania: Nyerere & Ruaha

📍 Nyerere (Selous) + Ruaha National Park ★★★★★ 5.0 · 12 reviews 🗓 6 Days / 5 Nights 👥 Private · 2–6 guests
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Duration6 Days / 5 Nights
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Group sizePrivate · 2–6
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Activity levelModerate
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AccommodationLuxury Lodge
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Best timeJun – Oct
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DestinationsNyerere (Selous) & Ruaha National Park
Overview

About this safari

Tanzania’s wild, uncrowded south — boat and walking safaris on the Rufiji in the vast Nyerere (Selous), then the giant lion prides and baobabs of remote Ruaha.

Tanzania’s wild, uncrowded south — boat and walking safaris on the Rufiji in the vast Nyerere (Selous), then the giant lion prides and baobabs of remote Ruaha.

Rufiji River boat safari
Walking safaris & wild dogs
Ruaha’s huge lion prides
True off-the-beaten-track wilderness
Day by day

Your itinerary

A guide to your journey — we’ll fine-tune every day around you.

Day1

Arrive in Kilimanjaro → Nyerere (Selous)

🍽 Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Sand Rivers Selous

Karibu! On arrival you are met by your safari specialist and travel on to Nyerere (Selous). Africa’s largest game reserve, the Nyerere (Selous) is southern Tanzania at its wildest — boat safaris on the Rufiji River, walking safaris and one of the continent’s last strongholds of the wild dog.

🍽 Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Sand Rivers Selous ✦ Rufiji River boat safari✦ Walking safaris & wild dogs
Day2

Exploring Nyerere (Selous)

🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Sand Rivers Selous

Africa’s largest game reserve, the Nyerere (Selous) is southern Tanzania at its wildest — boat safaris on the Rufiji River, walking safaris and one of the continent’s last strongholds of the wild dog. A full day to explore at your own pace, with morning and late-afternoon game drives when the wildlife is most active.

🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Sand Rivers Selous ✦ Rufiji River boat safari✦ Walking safaris & wild dogs
Day3

Exploring Nyerere (Selous)

🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Sand Rivers Selous

Africa’s largest game reserve, the Nyerere (Selous) is southern Tanzania at its wildest — boat safaris on the Rufiji River, walking safaris and one of the continent’s last strongholds of the wild dog. A full day to explore at your own pace, with morning and late-afternoon game drives when the wildlife is most active.

🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Sand Rivers Selous ✦ Rufiji River boat safari✦ Walking safaris & wild dogs
Day4

Travel to Ruaha National Park

🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Jabali Ridge

Today you journey on to Ruaha National Park. Tanzania’s largest national park is a remote, baobab-studded wilderness with enormous lion prides, big elephant herds and barely another vehicle in sight — the wild heart of the south.

🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Jabali Ridge ✦ Huge lion prides✦ Baobabs & the Great Ruaha River
Day5

Exploring Ruaha National Park

🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Jabali Ridge

Tanzania’s largest national park is a remote, baobab-studded wilderness with enormous lion prides, big elephant herds and barely another vehicle in sight — the wild heart of the south. A full day to explore at your own pace, with morning and late-afternoon game drives when the wildlife is most active.

🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Jabali Ridge ✦ Huge lion prides✦ Baobabs & the Great Ruaha River
Day6

Departure

🍽 Breakfast

After a final breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight — or extend with a beach finale (just ask). We say kwaheri until your next adventure.

🍽 Breakfast
Your route

Where you’ll travel

Kilimanjaro → Nyerere (Selous) → Ruaha National Park

Kilimanjaro
Nyerere (Selous)
Ruaha National Park
Where you’ll stay

Your lodges & camps

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🏡 We work with 40+ lodges & camps across East Africa — every one featured here on our site, never an outside link. Browse all accommodation →
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What’s included

✓ Included

  • All internal light-aircraft flights & transfers
  • All park & conservancy entrance fees
  • Accommodation as specified
  • All meals on safari as specified (B/L/D)
  • Private 4×4 game drives with an expert local guide
  • Drinking water on safari
  • All government taxes & levies
  • Airport meet-and-greet & transfers

✕ Not included

  • International flights to/from East Africa
  • Visas & travel insurance
  • Gratuities for guides & camp staff
  • Premium drinks & champagne
  • Personal expenses & laundry
  • Optional activities (balloon safari, gorilla permits where not stated)
Set departures

Dates & prices

Join one of our guaranteed group departures below — or ask us to run this safari privately on any date you choose.

🛡 A flexible deposit secures any departure. Each set departure has limited spaces — once a date fills it closes, so the most popular dates go first.
Early birdLast minuteSaleGuaranteed
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🗓 Prefer your own dates or a private group? We run this exact itinerary as a private safari on any date. Request private dates →

💰 Per person sharing, set-departure group rate. Single supplement +$1,240. Deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel — card · PayPal · M-Pesa.

Traveller reviews

What guests say about this safari

5.0
★★★★★
Based on 12 verified reviews · SafariBookings & Tripadvisor
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★★★★★
The Delgado Family
Google · August 2025

They designed the trip around our kids and it was pure magic. Perfectly paced, brilliant camps, and the team treated us like family.

EW
★★★★★
Emma W.
Tripadvisor · July 2025

A once-in-a-lifetime journey handled to perfection — seamless, luxurious and deeply personal. Worth every penny.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How does the tailor-made process work?

You tell us your dates, interests and budget, and a specialist designs a personalised itinerary — no fixed packages. We refine it together until it’s exactly right, then handle every booking and detail for you.

Is this safari suitable for children?

Yes — we offer a reduced child rate and can adapt the pace, game-drive timing and camps to suit families. Let us know your children’s ages and we’ll tailor it.

How do I secure my booking and pay?

A deposit secures your dates, with the balance due before travel. We accept secure card payments, PayPal and M-Pesa. Full terms come with your quote.

What about flights, visas and insurance?

International flights, visas and travel insurance are not included, but we’ll happily advise on all three and recommend trusted options.

Can I extend with a beach holiday?

Absolutely. A Zanzibar or Diani beach finale is a popular add-on — we’ll build it seamlessly into your itinerary.

Your safari starts with a conversation

Make this journey your own

Change the dates, the camps, the pace — anything. Tell us your dream and a real specialist will craft it around you, with no obligation.

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