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Untamed Africa, remote and rewarding.

​The south is home to the very accessible Selous Game Reserve, recently renamed Nyerere National Park, and the beautiful and little-visited gem of Ruaha, the country’s largest National Park. And for those who have an interest in history and culture, we also organise trips to the Kilwa Ruins.

Our Destinations In Southern Tanzania

Mikumi National Park, Tanzania - a stunning landscape with a herd of buffalos grazing in the open savanna, showcasing the park's natural beauty and diverse wildlife.
Mikumi National Park
Nyerere hippos
Nyerere National Park
Ruaha National Park, Tanzania – aerial view of the vast and stunning landscape, highlighting the park's diverse terrain and abundant wildlife.
Ruaha National Park

Our Tours In Southern Tanzania

Explore our customized tours, crafted to showcase the region's iconic wildlife and breathtaking landscape.

Type
Activity
Style
Price
Sort
Tanzania - 8-day Deluxe Selous & Ruaha Safari - Private Fly-in
Tanzania – 8-day Deluxe Selous & Ruaha Safari – Private Fly-in
Africa
8 days
$6,620
Tanzania - 8-day Selous & Ruaha Discoverer Safari - Private fly-in
Tanzania – 8-day Selous & Ruaha Discoverer Safari – Private fly-in
Africa
8 days
From $3,880
Tanzania - 4-day Ruaha Safari with Jongomero - Private Fly-in
Tanzania – 4-Day Ruaha Safari with Jongomero – Private Fly-in
Africa
4 days
From $3,520
Tanzania - 4-day Ruaha Safari with Ikuka Safari Camp - Private Fly-in
Tanzania – 4-day Ruaha Safari with Ikuka Safari Camp – Private Fly-in
Africa
4 days
From $2,645
Tanzania - 4-day Ruaha Safari with Mwagusi Safari Camp - Private Fly-in
Tanzania – 4-day Ruaha Safari with Mwagusi Safari Camp – Private Fly-in
Africa
4 days
From $2,465
Tanzania - 4-day Selous Safari with Siwandu Camp - Private Fly-in
Tanzania – 4-day Selous Safari with Siwandu Camp – Private Fly-in
Africa
4 days
From $3,295
Tanzania - 4-day Selous Safari with Selous Wilderness Camp - Private fly-in
Tanzania – 4-day Selous Safari with Selous Wilderness Camp – Private fly-in
Africa
3 days
From $1,495
Tanzania - 4-day Selous Safari with Rufiji River Camp - Private Fly-in
Tanzania – 4-day Selous Safari with Rufiji River Camp – Private Fly-in
Africa
4 days
From $2,100
Tanzania - 4-day Ruaha Safari with River Lodge - Private Fly-in
Tanzania – 4-day Ruaha Safari with River Lodge – Private Fly-in
Africa
4 days
From $2,110
Tanzania - 7-day Selous & Ruaha Foxes Safari - Private Fly-in
Tanzania – 7-day Selous & Ruaha Foxes Safari – Private Fly-in
Africa
7 days
From $3,780
Stunning elevated view of the river with a small hill in the back ground and greenery on the river banks
Tanzania – 7-day Ruaha & Katavi Safari – Private Fly-in
Africa
7 days
From $4,820
Tanzania - 4-day Nyerere Fly-in Safari with Selous Kinga Camp - Private fly-in
Tanzania – 4-day Nyerere Fly-in Safari with Selous Kinga Camp – Private fly-in
Africa
4 days
From $1,465

Why Visit Southern Tanzania?

Wilderness without the crowds.

Selous Game Reserve/Nyerere National Park is on the coastal plains, with the Rufiji River running through it, supplying a system of lakes with water year-round, allowing for boat-based game and bird viewing too. Both reserves are linked by daily flights in light aircraft operating from bush strips within each reserve/park.

The rolling wilderness of Ruaha National Park, studded with the great baobab trees, and intersected by the Ruaha river, is known for its elephant population, large herds of buffalo, big lion prides, rarer antelope species and its bird life. Park fees are also lower here than in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. Ruaha can also be linked to the superb and even more seldom-visited Katavi National Park in the west, three times a week.

✔ Remote and Wild

Explore vast reserves with minimal human impact and few other vehicles.

✔ Unique Activities

Enjoy boat safaris, walking safaris, and fly-camping experiences unavailable in most other parks.

✔ Big Game Viewing

Encounter elephants, lions, leopards, and endangered African wild dogs in pristine habitats.

Close up of a Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle Bird) on a dead tree branch. Seemingly surveying his surroundings.

Best Times To Visit Southern Tanzania

Seasons that shape the safari.

Southern Tanzania offers excellent wildlife viewing year-round, with seasons bringing different highlights.

☀ June to October (Dry Season)

The best time for concentrated game viewing as animals gather along rivers and waterholes.

☀ November to March (Green Season)

Stunning scenery, newborn wildlife, and superb birding with fewer visitors.

☀ April to May

Many camps close, but the region transforms into lush, dramatic landscapes.

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