6 Days Luxury Southern Tanzania Holiday Safari with Flights to Nyerere and Ruaha

Your holiday begins with a flight to Nyerere National Park, followed by a transfer to your luxury lodge according to the arrival arrangements. If timing permits, set out on a boat safari along the Rufiji River. Observe hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds while enjoying views of the riverbanks and surrounding habitats. This opening activity offers a distinctive introduction to the park and a relaxing way to begin your southern Tanzania holiday. The boat trip depends on your arrival time and local conditions.

Time: Morning or afternoon, depending on flight schedule
Main Activities: Flight to Nyerere, lodge transfer and boat safari
Attractions: Rufiji River, hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Roho ya Selous

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Spend the day exploring Nyerere’s wildlife habitats on a full-day game drive. Travel through open areas, woodland and lake circuits while your guide helps you search for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and predators where present. Birdwatching provides additional interest, particularly around water and vegetation. There will be opportunities to enjoy the scenery and learn about the animals and ecosystems that make this park an important part of southern Tanzania’s safari circuit. Return to your accommodation after the day’s activities.

Time: Morning to late afternoon
Main Activities: Game drive, lake circuits and birdwatching
Attractions: Nyerere wildlife, lakes, open plains and woodland

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Roho ya Selous

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Discover another side of Nyerere during a guided walking safari. With an authorised guide and following park safety requirements, learn about animal tracks, plants, insects and the smaller details of the natural environment. Later, continue your holiday with an afternoon game drive, offering further opportunities to observe wildlife and enjoy the changing light across the park. The combination of walking and driving provides a varied experience and a deeper appreciation of Nyerere’s natural surroundings.

Time: Morning and afternoon
Main Activities: Guided walking safari and afternoon game drive
Attractions: Animal tracks, vegetation, birds and wildlife habitats

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Roho ya Selous

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Continue your holiday with a scheduled flight from Nyerere to Ruaha National Park. After landing, transfer to your accommodation and enjoy a game drive if time allows. Ruaha’s distinctive scenery includes broad river systems, woodland and impressive baobab trees. Your guide will help you get acquainted with the park and identify opportunities for wildlife viewing during your stay. The flight schedule determines how much time is available for activities on arrival.

Time: According to the flight schedule
Main Activities: Inter-park flight, accommodation transfer and possible game drive
Attractions: Ruaha’s river landscapes, baobab trees and wildlife habitats

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Kigelia Ruaha

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Enjoy a full-day game drive through Ruaha, exploring areas around the Great Ruaha River and other wildlife habitats. Depending on the season, animals may gather near water, creating opportunities to observe elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes and predators where present. The park’s varied terrain and baobab-studded scenery provide a memorable backdrop throughout the day. Your guide will choose routes based on wildlife activity and current conditions, helping you make the most of your time in Ruaha.

Time: Morning to late afternoon
Main Activities: Full-day game drive and wildlife observation
Attractions: Great Ruaha River, baobab landscapes and diverse wildlife

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Kigelia Ruaha

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Conclude your holiday with a sunrise game drive in Ruaha before departing on your scheduled flight. The early morning offers a final opportunity to look for wildlife and enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the park. After the drive, return for your transfer and departure arrangements. The timing must be coordinated with the flight schedule to ensure a smooth journey. Your six-day holiday ends with experiences ranging from a riverboat safari to walking and game drives across two distinctive southern Tanzanian parks.

Time: Sunrise until departure, subject to flight schedule
Main Activities: Sunrise game drive and return flight
Attractions: Early-morning wildlife, Ruaha landscapes and final sightings