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Best of Southern Circuit Safari

Overview

Between Africa’s deepest lake and the Selous World Heritage Site, Tanzania’s Southern Safari Circuit beckons those looking to explore the truly wild – with the promise of undisturbed wilderness and real adventure.

Tour Information

Duration

2 Night Selous | 2 Nights Ruaha

Availability

Year round

Tour Highlights

Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park

Price:

Starting from USD 4343 per person sharing

Duration

5 Days

Day 1

Dar es Salaam – Selous

Depart from Julius Nyerere International Airport and arrive at Selous by late morning
We are there to greet you once you land in Selous and transfer you to your accommodation for check in
Enjoy an afternoon game drive and settle into your new surroundings
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner)

Day 2

Selous

Wake up and enjoy breakfast surrounded by the pristine natural beauty of the Selous Game Reserve – a remote and secluded park that is four times the size of the Serengeti and remains largely untouched
Search for the Big 5 on our morning and afternoon game drives with your expert guide
The Selous is one of the few big game reserves to allow hiking, offering you the chance to set out and explore Tanzania’s stunning landscapes on foot
Go in search of less frequently encountered species such as the endangered African wild dog, the elegant sable and the puku antelope
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3

Selous – Ruaha

After breakfast, your guide arranges your transfer to the Selous Airstrip to catch a flight to Ruaha
Upon arrival, your guide picks you up from the airstrip and transfers you to your accommodation
As the African night comes alive, set out on a late-night safari to see nocturnal animals such as hyenas, leopards, genet, bush babies, hippos and nightjars
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4

Ruaha

Set out on morning and afternoon game drives in the Ruaha National Park in search of predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs and the increasingly rare African wild dog
Visit the Great Ruaha River often swarming with huge Nile crocodiles and grunting hippos
The park is a great place to visit year-round due to its excellent all-weather road network – with a particularly stunning green season that welcomes thousands of migrating birds
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5

Ruaha – Dar es Salaam

Wake up early to enjoy a beautiful sunrise over the Ruaha National Park – soaking in the panoramic views and looking out for one of the many species of African eagle which soar above the open plains in the early hours
After breakfast, you are transferred to the Ruaha Airstrip in time to catch your flight to Dar es Salaam
Upon arrival at Dar es Salaam we wave you a fond farewell as you check in for your onward flight
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 1

Dar es Salaam – Selous

Depart from Julius Nyerere International Airport and arrive at Selous by late morning
We are there to greet you once you land in Selous and transfer you to your accommodation for check in
Enjoy an afternoon game drive and settle into your new surroundings
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner)

Day 2

Selous

Wake up and enjoy breakfast surrounded by the pristine natural beauty of the Selous Game Reserve – a remote and secluded park that is four times the size of the Serengeti and remains largely untouched
Search for the Big 5 on our morning and afternoon game drives with your expert guide
The Selous is one of the few big game reserves to allow hiking, offering you the chance to set out and explore Tanzania’s stunning landscapes on foot
Go in search of less frequently encountered species such as the endangered African wild dog, the elegant sable and the puku antelope
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3

Selous – Ruaha

After breakfast, your guide arranges your transfer to the Selous Airstrip to catch a flight to Ruaha
Upon arrival, your guide picks you up from the airstrip and transfers you to your accommodation
As the African night comes alive, set out on a late-night safari to see nocturnal animals such as hyenas, leopards, genet, bush babies, hippos and nightjars
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4

Ruaha

Set out on morning and afternoon game drives in the Ruaha National Park in search of predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs and the increasingly rare African wild dog
Visit the Great Ruaha River often swarming with huge Nile crocodiles and grunting hippos
The park is a great place to visit year-round due to its excellent all-weather road network – with a particularly stunning green season that welcomes thousands of migrating birds
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5

Ruaha – Dar es Salaam

Wake up early to enjoy a beautiful sunrise over the Ruaha National Park – soaking in the panoramic views and looking out for one of the many species of African eagle which soar above the open plains in the early hours
After breakfast, you are transferred to the Ruaha Airstrip in time to catch your flight to Dar es Salaam
Upon arrival at Dar es Salaam we wave you a fond farewell as you check in for your onward flight
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

Whats included

Airport transfers as shown on the above itinerary
Domestic flights from DAR/SELOUS, SELOUS/RUAHA and from RUAHA/DAR. Luggage allowance is 15kg per person one way
4 X Nights of accommodation and meals as outlined above
Shared game drives in Selous and Ruaha with a professional English-speaking driver
Unlimited soft drinks and snacks on excursions
Unlimited mileage in one of our custom 4 x 4 Toyota Land cruisers during safari game drives
Government taxes and national park fees
Flying Doctor Service

Whats excluded

International Flights
Any other items of a personal nature such as: telephone, alcoholic drinks, laundry, tips etc
Insurance and Visas

Accommodation

From traditional tented safari camps to luxurious lodges, we work with a number of tried and trusted accommodation providers to ensure your stay is truly unforgettable. Below are some of the camps that we highly recommend for this itinerary:

ASILIA ROHO YA SELOUS
Selous

Rufiji River camp
Selous

SAND RIVER
Selous

ASILIA JABALI RIDGE
Ruaha

RUAHA RIVER LODGE
Ruaha

NOMAD KIGELIA RUAHA
Ruaha

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