Migration Safari Planning
Southern Tanzania Wild Circuit
A wilder Tanzania route for travelers who want fewer vehicles and a remote safari feel. Nyerere and Ruaha deliver big landscapes, predator country, river habitats, and a strong sense of open wilderness.
Best time to travel - Jun - Nov
Duration
9 Days
Destinations
Nyerere National Park,
Ruaha,
Nyerere National Park,
Best Time
Jun - Nov
Starts / Ends
Dar es Salaam / Dar es Salaam
Route Overview
Your Safari Route - Day By Day
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Nyerere National Park
Day 1 · Day 4 — River & Woodland Safari
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Ruaha
Day 5 · Day 8 — Remote Big Game
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Nyerere National Park
Day 9 — Departure Flight
The Full Itinerary
What To Expect - Each Day
All arrivals, game drives, lodge moves, and departure details mapped throughout.
Day 1
Arrival In Arusha
Nyerere National Park
Fly from Dar es Salaam into Nyerere and begin with an afternoon river or game drive depending on arrival time.
Accommodation
Selous Serena CampMeals Included
Lunch, Dinner
01
Day 2
Arrival In Arusha
Nyerere National Park
Explore miombo woodland, lakes, and open plains with a focus on elephants, buffalo, lions, and wild dogs when sightings allow.
Accommodation
Selous Serena CampMeals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
02
Day 3
Arrival In Arusha
Nyerere National Park
Mix game drives with a boat safari on the Rufiji River for crocodiles, hippos, and waterbirds.
Accommodation
Selous Serena CampMeals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
03
Day 4
Arrival In Arusha
Nyerere National Park
Spend another flexible day following fresh tracks and seasonal wildlife movements across the reserve.
Accommodation
Selous Serena CampMeals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
04
Day 5
Arrival In Arusha
Ruaha
Fly to Ruaha and settle into a rugged, beautiful landscape of baobabs, rivers, and open ridges.
Accommodation
Ruaha River LodgeMeals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05
Day 6
Arrival In Arusha
Ruaha
Track lions, leopards, elephants, and antelope across Ruaha with picnic lunch in the park.
Accommodation
Ruaha River LodgeMeals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06
Day 7
Arrival In Arusha
Ruaha
A full day allows your guide to range deeper into the park and work the best seasonal wildlife areas.
Accommodation
Ruaha River LodgeMeals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
07
Day 8
Arrival In Arusha
Ruaha
Use the final full day for slower photography, birding, or focused predator tracking.
Accommodation
Ruaha River LodgeMeals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
08
Day 9
Arrival In Arusha
Nyerere National Park
Take a light aircraft flight back toward Dar es Salaam for your onward connection.
Accommodation
Departure DayMeals Included
Breakfast
09
Pricing
Tour Pricing & What Is Included
from
$4,850
per person / double occupancy
All bookings and payments are handled directly through our office in Arusha, Tanzania.
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What Is Included
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof fees
Professional English-speaking safari guide fees
Park fees and conservation fees fees
Accommodation as listed in the itinerary fees
Meals listed each day and bottled water on safari fees
Not Included
International flights and visas
Travel insurance
Premium drinks and personal expenses
Guide and lodge staff gratuities
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