Southern Tanzania Safari

Overview

This Southern Tanzania safari is a 10 days / 9 nights fly-in itinerary created for British travellers who want a quieter, more remote safari experience in Tanzania. Instead of spending long hours on the road, the route uses domestic light-aircraft flights to connect Dar es Salaam with Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park. The journey combines river scenery, classic game drives, open wilderness, baobab landscapes and strong wildlife viewing in two of Tanzania’s most rewarding southern safari destinations. Nyerere offers a distinctive safari atmosphere with the Rufiji River, boat safari opportunities and varied habitats, while Ruaha is known for its wild feel, large elephant herds, predators and dramatic scenery. This Southern Tanzania safari is well suited to guests who prefer space, authenticity and a more exclusive safari rhythm while still enjoying comfortable accommodation and well-planned logistics.

Highlights

  • 10 day Southern Tanzania safari designed for British travellers
  • Fly-in safari route that reduces long road transfers and gives more time in the parks
  • Explore Nyerere National Park, one of Tanzania’s best safari areas for river scenery, boat safaris and varied wildlife
  • Visit Ruaha National Park, a remote wilderness known for elephants, big cats, baobab landscapes and excellent dry-season game viewing
  • Includes light-aircraft domestic flights between Dar es Salaam, Nyerere and Ruaha as per itinerary
  • Balanced safari pace with time for wildlife drives, river-based safari activities and relaxed lodge stays
  • Ideal for travellers who want a quieter alternative to the busier northern safari circuit
  • Comfortable lodges or tented camps with meals during the safari
  • Operated by Travel Hype Adventures with local planning, airport assistance and personalised service

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Dar es Salaam
Arrive in Tanzania and meet the Travel Hype Adventures team for your transfer to a hotel in Dar es Salaam. This first night gives you time to rest after your international flight from the United Kingdom and prepare for the Southern Tanzania safari ahead. Depending on your arrival time, a short briefing can be arranged to explain the fly-in route, luggage guidance for light-aircraft flights and the safari schedule.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Dar es Salaam hotel
Inclusions
  • Meet and assist on arrival in Tanzania
  • Airport transfers as stated in the itinerary
  • Domestic light-aircraft flights Dar es Salaam to Nyerere, Nyerere to Ruaha, and Ruaha to Dar es Salaam as per itinerary
  • Accommodation in Dar es Salaam, Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary
  • Safari activities as arranged by the lodge or camp, including wildlife drives and river-based safari activities where included
  • Professional English-speaking guides during safari activities
  • Park fees and conservation fees for Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park
  • Drinking water during safari activities
  • Government taxes and levies related to the safari
Exclusions
  • International flights from the United Kingdom or any other country
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides, drivers and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks unless stated by the lodge
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, phone calls and extra services
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
  • Any increase in park fees, taxes or domestic flight costs after quotation
  • Meals and drinks in Dar es Salaam unless specifically stated

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Package: Southern Tanzania Safari
  • Meet and assist on arrival in Tanzania
  • Airport transfers as stated in the itinerary
  • Domestic light-aircraft flights Dar es Salaam to Nyerere, Nyerere to Ruaha, and Ruaha to Dar es Salaam as per itinerary
  • Accommodation in Dar es Salaam, Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary
  • Safari activities as arranged by the lodge or camp, including wildlife drives and river-based safari activities where included
  • Professional English-speaking guides during safari activities
  • Park fees and conservation fees for Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park
  • Drinking water during safari activities
  • Government taxes and levies related to the safari

FAQs

What makes this Southern Tanzania safari different from a northern Tanzania safari?

A Southern Tanzania safari is usually quieter, more remote and less crowded than the northern circuit. This itinerary focuses on Nyerere and Ruaha, offering river scenery, wilderness landscapes and excellent wildlife viewing with a more exclusive feel.