Duration6 days
Price (pp)$1,600–3,800
Best timeJune–October
Stops2
Overview
About this safari
A 6-day southern Tanzania safari through Nyerere (Selous) and Ruaha — vast, crowd-free wilderness with boat safaris, wild dogs and huge elephant herds.
Highlights
- Rufiji River boat safari
- walking safari
- African wild dog
- Ruaha elephant herds
- zero crowds
- fly-in itinerary
Day by day
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Day 1
Fly Dar es Salaam to Selous (Nyerere). Afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River — hippos, crocodiles, and extraordinary birds. Day 2: Morning game drive, afternoon walking safari in the Selous riverine forest. Day 3: Fly Selous to Ruaha. Afternoon drive in the Great Ruaha River corridor. Days 4–5: Full days in Ruaha. Morning and afternoon drives with the guide. Focus on wild dog, elephant herds, and the park's exceptional lion prides. Day 6: Morning game drive, afternoon fly to Dar es Salaam.
Where you'll go
Selous Game Reserve
Ruaha National Park
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