Secret Serengeti, Ruaha & Nyerere

$12,470 - $17,230

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Overview

This authentic 11-day safari itinerary takes you straight into three of Tanzania's prettiest hidden gems. Kick off your trip in the Seronera, one of the most reliable game-viewing areas in the central Serengeti National Park. It offers East Africa's best cheetah-viewing opportunities and front-row seats to the predator-action of the Wildebeest Migration from about May to July every year. Your accommodation will be Namiri Plains, a beautiful tented camp.

Then move to the private Jabali Ridge Camp set on a baobab-dotted hill in northern Ruaha National Park, Tanzania's best-kept secret. Experience Africa at its wildest, without sacrificing comfort and luxury. Ruaha is home to the biggest herds of elephant in East Africa and has a fantastic reputation for quality predator sightings. Lion, leopard, cheetah, spotted hyena and endangered wild dog roam here in healthy numbers.

Then travel to Roho ya Selous – the ‘Heart of the Selous' – and spend your last couple of days at this stylish tented camp overlooking the celebrated Rufiji River, the defining feature of Africa's biggest game reserve. Nyerere National Park (Selous) is remote and wonderfully wild – a gigantic conservation area almost double the size of Belgium. It is a sanctuary for the Big 5 and Africa's top predators like lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and spotted hyena. The reserve is also famous for its large buffalo and elephant herds, and sizeable populations of giraffe, hippo and sable antelope.

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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • Stay at an exquisite tented camp along the wildebeest migratory route
  • Fantastic predator sightings in the central Serengeti
  • Secluded and private setting in Ruaha
  • Day and night game drives in Ruaha
  • Game drives, guided walks and river safaris at Roho ya Selous
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Summary

Tour Duration: 11 days
Start: Arusha, Tanzania
End: Nyerere, Tanzania

Destinations visited

Lion (Panthera leo somaliensis). Nyerere National Park. Tanzania. Africa.
Nyerere
jabal-elephants
Ruaha
Witnessing the Great Migration from an aerial perspective | Go2Africa
Serengeti
A mega herd of wildebeest graze and travel during the annual Great Migration | Go2Africa
Tanzania

Accommodations visited

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Arusha, Tanzania

Rivertrees Country Inn
1 Nights
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Serengeti, Tanzania

Namiri Plains
3 Nights
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Ruaha, Tanzania

Jabali Ridge
3 Nights
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Nyerere, Tanzania

Roho ya Selous
3 Nights

Itinerary

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  • The perfect place to relax | Rivertrees Country Inn
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  • Spot the local wildlife in the trees around the estate.
  • Rivertrees Country Inn - The Farmhouse.
  • Rivertrees Country Inn's lush green grounds.
  • The perfect place to relax | Rivertrees Country Inn
  • Spot the local wildlife in the trees around the estate.
  • The River House interior.
  • Down-to-earth comfort that invokes a warm sense of feeling at home.
  • Dine indoors or alfresco at Rivertrees.
  • The River House living room.
  • Ready for an evening bonfire.
  • Enjoy the freshest coffee from Arusha's coffee plantations.
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Rivertrees Country Inn is an excellent way to start your East African travels: a tranquil forest setting in the foothills of Mount Meru with splendid views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Your first night on safari is spent in a well-appointed and spacious room offering wonderful vistas of the estate’s gorgeous gardens. The lodge is conveniently located just under an hour’s drive from both Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airports, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.

Rivertrees Country Inn information

  • Well-appointed and spacious rooms

  • Nestled in a tranquil forest setting in the foothills of Mount Meru

  • Superb views of Kilimanjaro, the world's tallest free-standing mountain

  • Conveniently located near Arusha and Kilimanjaro Airports

  • Situated alongside Arusha National Park

  • Phenomenal birdlife around the estate

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  • Namiri tent exterior at dawn.
  • Private dining by the pool.
  • Main dining area.
  • Family tent room.
  • Namiri Plains bar interior.
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  • Namiri Plains family tent exterior.
  • Bush breakfast.
  • Cheetah Research Project.
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  • Walking safaris create unique encounters.
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Bradley Adler
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Itinerary information

Travel to a remote location in central Seronera, known as one of the most reliable game-viewing areas in the Serengeti. Check into your Hemingway-style canvas tent at the intimate Namiri Plains, boasting creature comforts like crisp linen, hot-water showers and a flush toilet.

‘Namiri’ is Swahili for ‘big cat’ and you will certainly enjoy unbeatable sightings of cheetah in this area. Go on daily game drives with skilled ranger-and-tracker teams in search of Seronera’s residents, as well as being privy to unusual sightings like aardwolf, serval and endangered pangolin. If you are visiting between about May and July, you will enjoy front-row seats to the Great Migration when thousands of wildebeest make their annual pilgrimage through Seronera.

Namiri Plains information

  • Reliable predator sightings, especially cheetah

  • Remote location more than an hour's drive from other camps

  • Bush breakfasts and sundowner drinks in pristine wilderness

  • Hot-air balloon safaris (optional)

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"excellent"
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Bradley Adler

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  • Jabali Ridge Suite.
  • A sophisticated retreat with spectacular views.
  • Jabali Ridge offers an infinity pool.
  • Free flowing, open-air lounge.
  • Sunset drinks after a game drive.
  • Aerial view of the pool at Jabali Ridge.
  • Outdoor dining at Jabali
  • the bush bar at Jabali Rideg.
  • Watch the sunset from your private deck.
  • Go on gme drives through Ruaha national Park.
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LJ
Lauren Johansson
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Time marches on and it is time for you to relocate. A charter flight takes you over scenic African landscapes to the northern edge of Ruaha National Park, on the banks of the seasonal Mwagusi River. Jabali Ridge Camp will host you for the next three nights, a beautiful luxury camp with a unique design and stunning hilltop location. Its spacious suites are comfortably furnished and feature shaded verandas with a lounge and hammock.

You go on day and night game drives with expert local guides and enjoy quality predator sightings like lion, cheetah and leopard. Start your days with delicious breakfasts, and enjoy special delights such as a ‘Bush Bar’ stop for drinks and snacks in a wild and off-the-beaten-track location.

Jabali Ridge information

  • Luxurious lodge in Ruaha

  • Elevated location & beautiful unspoilt views

  • Good area for elephant, buffalo, leopard & lion

  • Pool, spa, private dining & Wi-Fi

  • Day & night game drives plus nature walks

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Lauren Johansson

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  • Exterior view of the suite at Roho ya Selous.
  • Enjoy exciting game drives with scenic stops along the way.
  • Set on a hill overlooking the Rufiji River.
  • Warm and cosy by the boma.
  • Roho ya Selous is a simple camp with a central lounge.
  • Sleep like royalty in the king sized bed.
  • Game drives, guided walks & river safaris.
  • Enjoy exciting game drives with scenic stops along the way.
  • Rare wild dog sighting at Roho ya Selous.
  • Take refreshing dips at Roho ya Selous.
  • Spot giraffes in Nyerere National Park. | Roho ya Selous
  • Exterior view of the suite at Roho ya Selous.
"excellent"
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Suzanne Payne
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Itinerary information

The final chapter of your safari adventure will be written in Africa’s biggest game reserve. The sheer size and scale of Nyerere ( previously ‘Selous’) can be difficult to imagine, but its breathtakingly wild and beautiful landscape will mesmerise even the most seasoned safari goer. The great Rufiji River is the reserve’s lifeblood and teems with birds, elephants and Jurassic-sized crocodiles.

With a name that translates to ‘Heart of the Selous’, Roho ya Selous is perched on a hill within a sensational photographic section of Nyerere. This luxury tented camp offers sweeping views of the famed Rufiji River and lies close to an area that’s known for offering the best game viewing in the reserve: Lake Manze and Lake Nzerakera. Highly knowledgeable guides will take you out on game drives, guided walks and river safaris to enjoy superb big game sightings and predator action.

Roho ya Selous information

  • Prime game viewing & birding destination

  • Game drives, guided walks & river safaris

  • Excellent big game sightings & predator action

  • Luxury camp with wifi & highly knowledgeable guides

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After a last morning in the wilds of Africa, a short light aircraft flight takes you to Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam International Airport for your journey onward.

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Rates

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2025-10-01 - 2025-10-31 $14,570
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-30 $12,470
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-31 $17,230

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Expert Opinion

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Liz Mugure

Liz Mugure

Africa Safari Expert

This safari takes you deep into Tanzania's hidden gems, exploring the remote and pristine wilderness of the Serengeti, Ruaha, and Nyerere National Park. Experience spectacular predator sightings in the Serengeti's Seronera region, the quiet beauty of Ruaha's massive elephant herds, and the untamed charm of Nyerere, Africa's largest game reserve. Ideal for those seeking an exclusive, off-the-beaten-path wildlife experience in East Africa's most remarkable and less-travelled corners.

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What’s Included?

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • Meals:
  • Rivertrees Country Inn : Bed & Breakfast
  • Namiri Plains : Enquire for confirmation
  • Jabali Ridge : Enquire for confirmation
  • Roho ya Selous : Enquire for confirmation
  • All necessary permits, conservancy and park fees
  • All activities specified, including morning and evening game drives each full day on safari
  • Camp to airstrip transfers (vice verse)
  • Concession and conservation fees
  • Intercamp transfers / scheduled flights
  • Park Fees
  • Scheduled game drives and walking safaris
  • All transfers during your itinerary
  • The Positive Impact of your trip to Africa
  • 24/7 assistance and support during your trip
  • Complete financial protection with our Money-Back Guarantee

What’s Excluded?

  • Your international flights to and from Africa + any related taxes
  • Any travel visas you require (though we help you with this)
  • Tips
  • Personal items (eg. travel insurance, souvenirs)
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