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Hippos in the Rufiji River at sunset
Wildlife SafarisMid-range

Southern Safari: Nyerere & Ruaha

Fly into Tanzania's wild south: boat safaris on the Rufiji River, then big cats and baobabs in Ruaha.

Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Route
Dar es Salaam · Nyerere · Ruaha
Starts
Dar es Salaam
Accommodation
Mid-range
Overview

About this trip

The southern parks are vast and uncrowded. Light-aircraft flights link them, so you spend your time on safari rather than on the road.

Highlights

  • Boat safari among hippos and crocodiles
  • Walking safari with an armed ranger
  • Ruaha's lions and kudu

Destinations on this trip

  • Boat safari
  • Walking safari
  • Fly-in
Day by day

Itinerary

Dar es Salaam → Dar es Salaam. Tap a day to see the details.

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  1. 1
    Day 1

    Fly to Nyerere

    Dar es SalaamNyerere

    Morning flight to Nyerere and afternoon game drive.

    Stay
    Riverside camp
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Transport
    Light aircraft + 4×4
    Travel time
    ≈ 45 min flight
  2. 2
    Day 2

    Boat and walking safari

    Nyerere

    Boat safari on the Rufiji lakes and a guided walk.

    Stay
    Riverside camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Transport
    Light aircraft + 4×4
  3. 3
    Day 3

    Full day game drive

    Nyerere

    Full day exploring the lakes and woodland.

    Stay
    Riverside camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Transport
    Light aircraft + 4×4
  4. 4
    Day 4

    Fly to Ruaha

    NyerereRuaha

    Flight to Ruaha and afternoon game drive along the Great Ruaha River.

    Stay
    Ruaha tented camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Transport
    Light aircraft + 4×4
    Travel time
    ≈ 1.5 h flight
  5. 5
    Day 5

    Ruaha game drives

    Ruaha

    Morning and afternoon drives in search of lions, elephants and kudu.

    Stay
    Ruaha tented camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Transport
    Light aircraft + 4×4
  6. 6
    Day 6

    Ruaha full day

    Ruaha

    Full day with picnic lunch in the Mwagusi area.

    Stay
    Ruaha tented camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Transport
    Light aircraft + 4×4
  7. 7
    Day 7

    Fly to Dar es Salaam

    RuahaDar es Salaam

    Morning drive and flight back to Dar es Salaam.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Transport
    Light aircraft + 4×4
    Travel time
    ≈ 2 h flight
What's included

Included and not included

Included

  • Domestic flights
  • Park fees
  • Full board in camps
  • Game drives, boat safari and walk
  • Airport transfers

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa costs
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides and staff
  • Drinks at lodges
  • Personal expenses
Pricing

Price and conditions

Price basis: Per person sharing, fly-in, mid-range camps

Minimum group: 2 travellers

Estimated price vs. confirmed quotation. Prices on this page are estimates. Your final price is confirmed by SASU Tours in a written quotation.

The price can change with

  • Season
  • Camp choice
  • Flight schedules

Prices shown are estimated starting prices and may vary depending on travel dates, availability, accommodation category, park fees, number of travellers and requested services. Final pricing will be confirmed by SASU Tours.

Good to know

Requirements and cancellation

Cancellation conditions

  • 60 days or more before arrival: deposit refunded minus bank charges
  • 59–30 days: 30% of the tour price
  • 29–8 days: 50% of the tour price
  • 7 days or less, or no-show: 100% of the tour price
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