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OVERVIEW
Travel between the parks by light aircraft, maximising your time exploring the African bush. In Nyerere, follow the winding Rufiji River on a boat safari, venture out on game drives and discover the smaller details of the wilderness on guided walks. Then continue to Ruaha, where vast landscapes, impressive elephant herds and elusive predators make every day in the bush an adventure.
Tour Highlights
Explore the remote wilderness of Nyerere National Park, formerly known as Selous.
Discover the Rufiji River on a memorable boat safari.
Enjoy private game drives, guided walks and opportunities for night safaris.
Stay at intimate safari camps immersed in the African bush.
Experience evenings around the campfire and, at Kigelia Bush Camp, the opportunity to sleep beneath the stars in a private star bed.
Inclusions and Exclusion’s
- X 3 nights Sand Rivers game package with private game drives and including ONE night drive
- X 3 nights Sand Rivers game package with private game drives and including ONE night drive
- Meals and drinks as specified
- Flights and taxes as specified
- Transfers as specified (private or scheduled)
- Activities, tours, and entrance fees as specified
- Taxes and levies as specified
- Park and camp fees as specified
- Public liability insurance
- Personal travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Compulsory health requirements (including Yellow Fever vaccinations where required)
- Excursions not listed or shown as optional
- Drinks, laundry unless specified as included (varies per accommodation, check detailed day-by-day itinerary above)
- Gratuities and any items of a personal nature
- Porters if hired are for your own account
- Any other services not specified above
- Accommodation/transfers in Dar are not included,
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
Secrets of the South is a seven-day, six-night safari exploring two of southern Tanzania’s remarkable wildlife destinations: Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park. You’ll spend three nights at Sand Rivers Selous and three nights at Kigelia Bush Camp.
The itinerary combines Nyerere National Park, formerly known as Selous, with Ruaha National Park. In Nyerere, explore the waterways of the Rufiji River and surrounding wilderness. In Ruaha, discover vast landscapes and habitats supporting elephants, big cats and an exceptional variety of birdlife.
Both parks offer rewarding wildlife encounters. In Nyerere, look out for elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo and other wildlife. Ruaha is known for its elephant herds, lions and African wild dogs, alongside a remarkable diversity of birdlife. Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, as animals roam freely in their natural habitat.
The safari offers private game drives in both parks, with opportunities for walking safaris and night drives. In Nyerere, you can also experience a boat safari along the Rufiji River, providing a different perspective on the surrounding wildlife and landscape. The confirmed activities and any applicable park or concession fees will be detailed in your final itinerary.
You’ll spend three nights at Sand Rivers Selous, an intimate lodge overlooking the Rufiji River, followed by three nights at Kigelia Bush Camp in Ruaha National Park. Both offer an immersive safari experience, with accommodation designed to connect you with the surrounding wilderness.
Yes. The supplied itinerary includes private game drives, allowing you to explore with your own guide. You can discuss your interests and preferences with your guide to help shape your wildlife-viewing experiences.
Light aircraft flights connect the different stages of your journey. You’ll fly from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam to Lower Selous on the first day, then fly from Lower Selous to Ruaha on day four. On day seven, you’ll take a flight from Ruaha to Dar es Salaam for your onward travel.
