6-Day Southern Circuit — Nyerere & Ruaha

Per person, land only. Park fees included where noted.

Day 1 — Dar es Salaam to Nyerere. Short bush flight to the Rufiji. Afternoon boat safari among hippo pods and crocodile-lined sandbanks.

Day 2 — Nyerere. Morning walking safari with an armed ranger, afternoon game drive through the lake system.

Day 3 — Nyerere to Ruaha. Morning boat safari, then fly west to Ruaha, arriving for an afternoon drive.

Days 4–5 — Ruaha. Full days exploring the Great Ruaha River. Very large lion prides, greater and lesser kudu, sable, and elephant in numbers. Wild dog are seen more reliably here than almost anywhere in Tanzania.

Day 6 — Return. Morning drive, midday flight back to Dar es Salaam.