6 Days / 5 Nights
Southern Tanzania Escape

A fly-in safari through Nyerere and Ruaha national parks for travellers who want Tanzania's wildlife without the crowds, combining walking safaris, river boat trips, and open game drives across two of the country's wildest landscapes.

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Every itinerary is tailored to your dates and pace — the outline below is a starting point, not a fixed schedule.

At A Glance
  • Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
  • Ideal For: Repeat visitors and travellers seeking a remote, uncrowded safari
  • Destinations: Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park
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Route Outline
Day By Day
  • Day 1
    Fly from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park.
  • Day 2-3
    Boat safaris on the Rufiji River and walking safaris in Nyerere.
  • Day 4
    Fly to Ruaha National Park.
  • Day 5
    Full-day game drive across Ruaha's river valleys and plains.
  • Day 6
    Final morning game drive, fly back to Dar es Salaam for departure.
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