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Overview

This 8-day itinerary sees you exploring the hidden gems of Tanzania’s little-known Southern Circuit. These well-kept secrets are no different from their Northern Circuit counterparts like the Serengeti and Arusha National Park. The game viewing is just as exceptional, the safari experiences just as authentic, the lodges and camps just as luxurious and stylish, and the views of the untamed wilderness just as magical. The only difference between the two circuits is that one is more well-known than the other. However, this is great news for those seeking a more exclusive safari experience on the road less travelled.

Your eight days will be spent in Nyerere and Ruaha National Parks. Formerly known as Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere is Africa’s largest stand-alone national park, as well as one of the largest in the world. The park’s 30,893 square kilometre (11,928 square miles) area is home to a large concentration of diverse wildlife, which includes healthy numbers of big cats and large game.

Like Nyerere, Ruaha National Park is a lesser-known destination in Tanzania, offering a private safari experience in the untamed landscapes filled with wildlife. The 20,000 square-kilometre (7,722 square-metre) park marries the woodlands of Southern Africa with the savannas of East Africa, making it the perfect place for a diversity of animals to thrive – including the largest elephant herds in East Africa and an excellent number of predators. To top it all off, Ruaha is designated UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its undisturbed nature and diverse wildlife.

Throughout your entire trip, you’ll stay in luxury hotels, lodges and camps that provide every comfort and convenience you would need to fully enjoy your African safari experience.

Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • Stay at luxury camps & hotels with a variety of amenities throughout your trip
  • Enjoy off-the-beaten-path safaris in Southern Tanzania’s hidden gems
  • Exclusive safari experience in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nyerere National Park
  • Boat safaris in the only park in East Africa to offer the activity
  • Game drives, boat safaris, guided bush walks & night drives
  • Fantastic game viewing in both Nyerere & Ruaha National Park
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Summary

Tour Duration: 8 Days
Start: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
End: Tanzania

Destinations visited

Accommodations visited

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
1 Nights
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Nyerere, Tanzania

Roho ya Selous
3 Nights
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Tanzania

Jabali Ridge
3 Nights

Itinerary

Day to day

Your safari adventure begins once you touch down in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam. A friendly driver from Asilia will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your home for the night.

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel sits in the heart of the city centre, surrounded by the vibrant nightlife, fascinating culture, and buzzing markets of this Tanzanian city. The hotel itself makes for the perfect stopover after a long international flight. Spend your time enjoying the variety of facilities and services on offer. A fitness centre and sauna are the perfect way to work up a sweat, while tennis and squash courts keep your heart pumping. End your day off with a drink on the poolside terrace before a delicious dinner. r

What's Included?

  • All meals, all house drinks (except champagne).
  • Game drives, night drives, guided walks, boating safaris and fishing.
  • Limited laundry service
  • Tourism Levy
  • Transfers to/from Mbuyu and Siwandu airstrips and to/from Roho ya Selous
  • Transfers to/from nearest airstrip and to/from Jabali Ridge

What's Excluded?

  • International flights
  • Airport taxes
  • All meals and drinks not specified
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
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