8 DAYS SAFARI RUAHA AND SELOUS (NYERERE NATIONAL PARK)
3 Days Safari Ruaha and Selous Game Reserve (renamed Nyerere National Park) and Ruaha National Park are the largest national parks and certainly the highlights of Tanzania’s South. They are located a great distance apart from each other, and therefore it would take too long to drive by car from one park to the other. For that reason, we designed this safari combination with convenient and short inland flights. This safari route is often used as an extension of a safari to the northern parks.
This private safari offers you the flexibility to travel at your own pace, exactly the way you like it. You will have a private safari vehicle and guide
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Welcome to Tanzania! As you arrive at Dar es Salaam Airport, our warm and experienced guide will be there to greet you with a friendly smile. From the moment you land, we’ll be on hand to assist you and ensure a seamless transfer to your hotel. Sit back, relax, and allow us to handle all the details—your unforgettable Tanzanian adventure begins here!
Nyerere National Park is a huge and beautiful national park in the south of Tanzania, boasting a river, a jungle, and a large number of animals such as lions, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, Maasai giraffes and even a few black rhinos and African wild dogs. From Dar Es Salaam you fly to this amazing park, where you can do safaris by car, boat, or foot. The Rufiji River, which crosses the entire reserve, and the massive Stiegler Gorge are not to be missed!
A boat safari on the Rufiji River in Nyerere National Park is both relaxing and adventurous! The boat takes you over the river and to nearby lakes, allowing you to spot many animals that come to the water’s edge. Very common are giraffes, impalas, waterbucks, kudus and warthogs. Sometimes, also bathing elephants or crocodiles can be seen, and always, the many bird species sound their voices. The trip includes a picnic lunch on the shores of one of the lakes.
This morning you board a small aircraft and fly to Ruaha National Park. It is a short flight, which makes it possible to do a first game drive right upon arrival! Ruaha National Park is the third largest national park in Tanzania. It lies along the Great Ruaha River, is known for its large elephant population, and is a true paradise for birdwatchers. Game drives are special, as you drive through an untouched and unexplored ecosystem in this relatively quiet but stunning park!
Ruaha National Park is the third largest national park in Tanzania. It lies along the Great Ruaha River, is known for its large elephant population, and is a true paradise for birdwatchers with over 570 species. Besides, you might catch a glimpse of lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, elands, sable antelopes, jackals, or the rare African wild dog. Game drives are special, as you drive through an untouched ecosystem in this relatively quiet but stunning park!
It's your final day! Today, you'll head to Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam for your flight back home. Feeling unsure about leaving? Consider extending your adventure with a relaxing getaway to one of Tanzania’s idyllic islands like Zanzibar, Pemba, or Mafia!
INCLUDED COST
What to bring on safari
- sturdy shoes (trekking shoes or solid sneakers are sufficient)
- light shoes, flipflop/sandals to wear in camp
- long trousers
- shorts and/or light trousers
- shirts, t-shirts, light blouses
- jumper
- light down jacket and/or rain jacket/windbreaker
- scarf, hat, gloves and warm jumper (May to end of August and higher altitudes like Ngorongoro)
- pyjama
- bathing suit
- sunglasses, sun hat, sun screen
- toilet bag (towels and body wash are always available in camp)
- personal medicines
- glasses, contact lenses
- headlight (especially for camping tours and because we can never find the light switches at night)
- binoculars
- camera with charger/batteries/adapter
- passport, flight tickets, credit card, etc.
- pen (to fill in immigration forms)