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AFRICA / TANZANIA / SOUTHERN TANZANIA

5-Day Southern Tanzania Safari

A journey into the wild heart of Tanzania.

DURATION
5 Days / 4 Nights
DESTINATION
Southern Tanzania
TRAVEL STYLE
Safari & Wildlife
IDEAL FOR
Couples · Families · Solo Travellers

Explore the remote landscapes and remarkable wildlife of Southern Tanzania through a journey combining Nyerere and Ruaha. This sample itinerary can be adapted around your travel dates, interests, accommodation preferences, and budget.

Your Journey

Dar es SalaamNyerere2 nightsRuaha2 nights

Day 1 · Nyerere

Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park

Begin your journey from Dar es Salaam and travel toward Nyerere National Park. Arrive at your accommodation, settle in, and enjoy your first opportunity to experience the park’s diverse landscapes and wildlife.

Day 2 · Nyerere

Explore Nyerere National Park

Spend the day exploring Nyerere through wildlife viewing and safari experiences across its varied landscapes. Depending on your interests and conditions, enjoy game drives or a water-based experience along the park’s waterways.

Game drives

Day 3 · Ruaha

Nyerere to Ruaha

Continue your journey toward Ruaha National Park, passing through the changing landscapes of Southern Tanzania.

Arrive at your accommodation and enjoy the surrounding wilderness.

Day 4 · Ruaha

Discover Ruaha National Park

Spend a full day exploring Ruaha through game drives across its rugged landscapes and open plains.

Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, and other wildlife while experiencing one of Tanzania’s more remote safari destinations.

Game drives

Day 5

Ruaha to Dar es Salaam

Enjoy a final morning experience in Ruaha before beginning your journey back toward Dar es Salaam.

Take in the scenery one last time before your Southern Tanzania safari comes to an end.

Stays are shown by type. We choose the specific hotels, lodges and camps to match your travel style and budget.

What's Included

WHAT'S INCLUDED

NOT INCLUDED

Where Will You Stay?

Your accommodation can be selected according to your preferences and budget, from intimate safari camps to comfortable lodges in or around the region’s protected areas.

Tailor Yours to Your Budget

This itinerary is a starting point, not a fixed package. We can adjust the accommodation, duration, activities, destinations, and other details around your preferences and budget.

What Our Travellers Are Saying

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Shyrose M.SafariRated 5 stars, Google review

They planned our Zanzibar trip so well, and everything was smooth from start to finish. … The trip was exactly as promised, and we created beautiful memories without any stress.

Linda A.Zanzibar tripRated 5 stars, Google review

Their organization, communication, and attention to detail really stood out to me. They made sure everything went smoothly, which allowed me to relax and enjoy my time in Zanzibar … Thank you Phylisia and your team for making my experience such a wonderful one!

LynneZanzibar tripRated 5 stars, Google review

Very well arranged everything was as I hoped they delivered well Very great trip. … We gave them our budget they stuck to it.

Sten T.Kenya wildlife trip · translated from NorwegianRated 5 stars, Google review

Their service was professional, smooth, and stress-free from start to finish. They helped plan everything within my budget and made the whole process easy.

Stephen O.Trip planned to budgetRated 5 stars, Google review

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