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Day 1 · 1 night
Dar es Salaam
An overnight planned around international and light-aircraft connections.
Arrival stay
A comfortable overnight stay chosen around your flight times and the following day’s journey.
Wild southern Tanzania
Southern Parks
Nyerere and Ruaha combine waterways, walking, big landscapes and low visitor numbers.
8 days / 7 nightsFrom £5,000 pp3 stops
Why this route
A journey with a clear sense of pace.
Two southern parks with different habitats and styles of safari, with enough time to appreciate both.
Nyerere and Ruaha offer a contrasting southern safari without the need to cover several circuits. Three nights in each park give both places time to make an impression, with the arrival night planned around your international and onward flights.
In Nyerere, river country adds opportunities to explore by boat and on foot alongside game drives, where conditions and camp arrangements allow. Ruaha changes the setting and keeps the second half focused on its wildlife and wide landscapes. We choose the camps and connecting flights together, so the journey feels considered rather than a collection of separate bookings. This route suits travellers who value guiding, varied activities and time in quieter safari areas.
Every journey is tailor-made. We adjust the route, camps and balance of nights around your dates and interests.
Your route & places to stay
The journey, stop by stop.
8 days / 7 nights. These properties are examples we would consider; the final choice depends on season, availability and the style of stay you want.
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Days 2–4 · 3 nights
Nyerere National Park
Combine game drives with boat safaris and walking around the Rufiji river system.
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Days 5–7 · 3 nights
Ruaha National Park
Finish with serious guiding, predator country and the scale of southern Tanzania.
Suggested places to stay
JongomeroView propertyIkuka Safari CampView propertyKigelia RuahaView propertyAfter your final stay, we arrange the onward connections around your departure flight.
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The journey in pictures.
A selection of landscapes and places to stay along this route. Select an image to view it in full.
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When to go
Let the season shape your safari.
June to October is the core period for dry-season wildlife viewing, though the beginning and end of the operating season vary by camp.
Camp opening dates and seasonal access need checking, particularly around the rains. We confirm which boat and walking activities are available for your stay rather than assuming every activity operates year-round.
These are broad seasonal patterns. Weather and wildlife movements vary from year to year.
Explore our when-to-go guidePlanning & pricing
From £5,000 per person
Indicative for two people sharing. We quote your journey individually for your dates, room arrangements and preferred camps.
We can adjust the order, length and accommodation while keeping the experiences that matter most to you.
What affects the price?
Fly-in connections between Nyerere and Ruaha, limited camp availability, the season and room choices have the greatest effect.
What your quotation covers
Your proposal sets out accommodation, meals, safari activities, transfers, domestic flights and park fees included in the price. International flights, visas, insurance, tips and any other exclusions are clearly identified.
How Tanzania safari pricing worksTailor-made for you
Make this journey your own.
Tell us your dates, interests and approximate budget. We will help you choose the right route and places to stay.
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