Sothern Safari

7 Days Southern Tanzania - Selous, Mikumi & Ruaha

$5650-5660 USD

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Safari summary

There is a different kind of Africa, one that feels untouched, unhurried, and deeply personal. Beginning your journey from Dar es Salaam, this 7 day safari takes you far from the familiar northern routes and deep into the soul of the wild, through three of Tanzania’s most extraordinary and least visited national parks: Nyerere National Park (the legendary Selous), Mikumi National Park, and the remote, magnificent Ruaha National Park.

Here, the roads are quieter, the landscapes feel endless, and every encounter with nature feels like it belongs only to you. The Great Ruaha River flows through ancient baobab country, sustaining an astonishing abundance of wildlife in a landscape that has changed little since the first explorers crossed these plains. This is not just a safari, it is a journey into the raw beauty and boundless silence of southern Tanzania.

With Wildflip Safaris, each day unfolds at a pace that allows genuine connection, with the landscape, with the wildlife, and with the extraordinary people and ecosystems that make this circuit so profoundly rewarding. No two days are the same. No encounter is staged. This is wild Africa at its most authentic.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Mikumi Nyerere (Selous) Ruaha

Fine details

Safari highlights

Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Visas

Itinerary

Nyerere National Park (Selous)

Nyerere (Selous)

After breakfast, leave Dar es Salaam behind and journey into the wild heart of southern Tanzania. Arrive at Nyerere National Park in time for lunch, surrounded by the peaceful rhythm of the bush. In the afternoon, cruise along the Rufiji River on a scenic boat safari, watching elephants gather at the banks, hippos surface in the water, and crocodiles bask quietly. As the sun sets, golden light transforms the river into a magical beginning to your safari.

Selous River Camp or Similar

Walking Into the Wild

Nyerere (Selous)

Begin the morning with the sounds of birds and the awakening bush. After breakfast, set out on a guided walking safari with an expert ranger, discovering tracks, plants, and subtle signs of wildlife often missed from a vehicle. Return to camp for a relaxing lunch under the shade before an afternoon game drive. As the light softens, watch for elephants, graceful giraffes, and lions resting across the plains, ending another memorable day in the wild.

Selous River Camp or Similar

Nyerere – Mikumi National Park

Mikumi

After breakfast, the journey continues toward Mikumi National Park, passing through changing landscapes and the lively town of Morogoro. By afternoon, you arrive in Mikumi, where the open plains stretch endlessly before you. The evening game drive introduces you to this new environment, with zebras grazing, buffalo herds moving together, and the horizon glowing under the setting sun.

Tanswiss Lodge or Similar

Mikumi – Ruaha National Park

Ruaha

The day begins early, when the wilderness is at its most alive. After a sunrise game drive in Mikumi National Park, you continue your journey toward the remote and untamed Ruaha National Park.The drive itself is part of the experience, with rolling hills, baobab trees, and a sense of going deeper into something wild and ancient.Arriving in Ruaha feels different. It is quieter, more rugged, and more real. An evening game drive or walk introduces you to this raw landscape.

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge or Similar

Ruaha National Park – The Heart of

Ruaha

Today is dedicated to exploring the vast beauty of Ruaha National Park. Following the Great Ruaha River, you witness life gathering around water, with elephants drinking, hippos resting, and predators watching from the shadows. This park feels wild in every sense. Encounters are not staged; they unfold naturally, sometimes quietly and sometimes dramatically. A picnic lunch in the bush gives you time to pause, take in the surroundings, and simply exist within this extraordinary place.

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge or Similar

Ruaha – A Deeper Connection

Ruaha

By now, the rhythm of the safari has settled into you. The early mornings, the golden evenings, and the silence in between all become part of your experience.Spend the day exploring further, whether on foot or by vehicle. Each moment feels unfiltered and authentic. You may follow fresh tracks, simply enjoy the stillness of the landscape.As the sun sets on your final full day in the wild, there is a quiet understanding that this journey has changed something within you.

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge or Similar

Ruaha – Return to Dar es Salaam

Ruaha

One last morning in the bush. One last chance to breathe in the air, listen to the sounds, and take it all in. After breakfast, you begin the journey back to Dar es Salaam. The landscapes pass by once more, but now they feel familiar, like something you have become part of. By the time you arrive, you carry more than memories. You carry stories, moments, and a deep connection to a place that remains wild and unforgettable.

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