8 Days Luxury Southern Tanzania Safari

Depart Dar es Salaam by private safari cruiser or flight to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). Arrive at Selous Serena Camp / Rufiji River Camp in time for lunch, followed by an exhilarating sunset boat safari along the Rufiji River.

Spend a full day exploring Africa’s largest protected wilderness. Track endangered African wild dogs (painted wolves), massive prides of lions, leopards, giraffes, and large elephant herds with a riverbank picnic lunch.

Enjoy an early morning guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger. Depart for Mikumi National Park, arriving at the elevated Vuma Hills Tented Camp overlooking the Mkata floodplain.

Explore the Mkata Floodplain (the "Little Serengeti"). Track tree-climbing lions, elands, greater kudus, zebras, and massive buffalo herds around the hippo pools.

Drive to Udzungwa Mountains National Park, an Eastern Arc biodiversity hotspot. Hike through ancient tropical rainforests to the spectacular 170m Sanje Waterfalls for a refreshing swim and views over Kilombero Valley.

Travel through the Southern Highlands and Baobab Valley to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s premier predator haven. Check into Ruaha River Lodge, built upon natural granite kopjes along the river.

Full-day game drive in Ruaha, home to 10% of the world's lions, cheetahs, leopards, and large elephant herds. Search for rare antelope species like greater and lesser kudu, roan, and sable antelopes.

Enjoy a final morning game drive along the Great Ruaha River before boarding your scheduled flight or private transfer back to Dar es Salaam.