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Best of Southern Tanzania

A look at the road less traveled in Tanzania

This is a great little safari itinerary that takes in two of Tanzania and Africa's least visited but, in our opinion, best paired parks. The riverine Selous offers walking and boating safaris in stunning surroundings, while Ruaha offers a glimpse of raw Africa and one of Africa's famous match ups...lion versus buffalo!

Trip Highlights

This trip is fully customisable in terms of length, days on safari, days at the beach, safari activities, accommodation needs and luxury fine-tuning to meet your wildest dreams, budgets and party size. Do call us any time to price-up and customise this itinerary for you.

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Trip Itinerary

NB. All of our trips are fully customisable in terms of length of time, regions, properties and budget. The below is just a sample of an itinerary that has worked well for clients in the past. Do call us any time to talk about this itinerary or any other element of your trip!

Day

Fly to Dar es Salaam

Fly to Dar es Salaam international airport and met on arrival.

Dar es Salaam

Day

2-4

Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere) tanzania

Met on arrival and flown out to the Selous Game Reserve to stay in the Siwandu Camp for 3 nights on a full board basis. This intimate and interesting camp is set in the Siwandu region of the park, looking out across the mighty Rufiji River, as it snakes its way to the ocean. A great camp for a few nights, it offers real luxury tented accommodation with full ensuite facilities, a shower under the stars, and some exceptional, African service! Activities: walking, boating, driving safaris

Siwandu Camp

Roho ya selous nyerere tanzania lion relaxing under a tree

Day

5-7

Jongomero Tented Camp, Ruaha National Park tanzania

Fly from the Selous to Ruaha National Park in the morning. Met and transferred to Jongomero Luxury Tented Camp to stay for 3 nights on a full board basis. Located down in the south of the park, Jongomero is set out on its own, a fact that is really reflected in the game around the area. Each of the tents gives a feeling of being out in the elements and so gives a feeling of how it once was to explore this parched and vital land. Activities: walking, driving

Jongomero Tented Camp

Jongomero Camp, Baby ellie, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

Day

8-12

Boutique Hotel Matlai zanzibar

Fly out of Ruaha via the Selous and Dar to Zanzibar (approx. 3 hours flying time). Met on arrival and transferred to Boutique Hotel Matlai to stay for 5 nights on a full board basis including soft drinks. Located on the south eastern side of the island, Matlai is a great news property that has opened up on this secluded little beach and offers exceptional service and value for money.

Boutique Hotel Matlai

Day

Jafferji House, Stone Town zanzibar

Drive in the morning to Stone Town to stay for the night in Jafferji House on a B&B basis. This area of the world is infamous for its past, the slave trading and the Arab influence that is still etched everywhere. We recommend at least a couple of hours to all our clients, wandering through the myriad of small alleyways, soaking up this vibrant lifestyle!

Jafferji House

Day

Fly home

Transferred back to Zanzibar Airport to fly to Dar es Salaam and connect onto international flights home.

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What kind of Wildlife should you see on the Best of Southern Tanzania trip in 2026/27?

For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife in the Best of Southern Tanzania bearing in mind the quality of guiding, budgets, time of year and duration of stay all affect your chances of finding or seeing any of the following outstanding animals that dwell in Best of Southern Tanzania…