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6-Day Southern Circuit Safari: Nyerere & Ruaha
A wild southern circuit safari in Tanzania — six days pairing Nyerere's Rufiji boat safaris with Ruaha's big cats, far from the northern crowds.
6 days
Easy difficulty
2-8 people
Departs Tanzania
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The southern circuit is Tanzania at its wildest and least crowded. Six days combine boat and walking safaris along the Rufiji in Nyerere (Selous) with Ruaha's baobab country and huge lion prides, linked by short bush flights.
North vs south
The northern circuit has the iconic Serengeti and the migration, but the south, Nyerere and Ruaha, offers boat safaris, walking safaris and a fraction of the vehicles. It is the better choice for a second Tanzania safari or anyone craving wilderness solitude.
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Day by Day
6-Day Itinerary
Fly to Nyerere
Morning
Fly to Nyerere
Morning
Flight to Nyerere (Selous). Afternoon game drive on the Rufiji. Overnight at camp.
Boat Safari & Game Drive
Morning
Boat Safari & Game Drive
Morning
Morning boat safari among hippo and crocodile, afternoon game drive. Overnight at camp.
Nyerere Exploration
Morning
Nyerere Exploration
Morning
Walking safari and game drives in Africa's largest reserve. Overnight at camp.
Fly to Ruaha
Morning
Fly to Ruaha
Morning
Bush flight to Ruaha. Afternoon game drive along the Great Ruaha River. Overnight at camp.
Full Ruaha Day
Morning
Full Ruaha Day
Morning
Full day among baobabs tracking lion prides and elephant herds. Overnight at camp.
Game Drive & Fly Out
Morning
Game Drive & Fly Out
Morning
Morning game drive, then flight back with onward connections.
What's Covered
Included & Excluded
What's Included
Airport / hotel pick-up and drop-off
All game drives per itinerary
Boat safari in Nyerere
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Bush flights between Nyerere and Ruaha
Full-board accommodation on safari
Park entry & conservation fees
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Not Included
International flights
Personal items & drinks at lodges
Tanzania visa ($50 USD)
Tips for driver-guide
Travel insurance
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