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Tanzania Southern Circuit: Ruaha & Nyerere Wilderness Ruaha → Nyerere (Selous)
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Tanzania Southern Circuit: Ruaha & Nyerere Wilderness

Tanzania's wild, uncrowded south — vast Ruaha and the Rufiji River's boat safaris, far from the northern circuit's crowds.

Tanzania
9 Days8 nights
From $6,800per person
1 CountryTanzania
5.0 / 566 reviews
Off the Beaten PathWildlife EnthusiastsRepeat Visitors
9 DaysTotal Duration
2 StopsRoute Legs
$6,800From, Per Person
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Overview

Tanzania's wild, uncrowded south — vast Ruaha and the Rufiji River's boat safaris, far from the northern circuit's crowds.

Tanzania's wild, uncrowded south — vast Ruaha and the Rufiji River's boat safaris, far from the northern circuit's crowds.

This itinerary can be shortened, extended, or combined with any other route in our library — including a Zanzibar or Seychelles finale on our multi-country templates, or paired directly with our signature Kenya Migration & Zanzibar Escape for an even more customized journey.

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Tanzania Southern Circuit: Ruaha & Nyerere Wilderness highlight Ruaha → Nyerere (Selous)
Route & pacing

The 9-day route

1

Ruaha National Park

Tanzania's largest park, known for large elephant herds and rare wild dog sightings.

4 Nights
Ruaha National ParkRuaha National Park
2

Nyerere National Park (Selous)

Boat safaris along the Rufiji River alongside walking safaris and game drives.

4 Nights
Nyerere National Park (Selous)Nyerere National Park (Selous)
Why this itinerary

Trip highlights

A genuinely uncrowded alternative to the northern Serengeti circuit

Rufiji River boat safaris unique to the southern circuit

Strong wild dog and large-tusker elephant sightings

Ideal second-safari itinerary for returning Tanzania travelers

Tanzania Southern Circuit: Ruaha & Nyerere Wilderness From $6,800 per person, land + flights as specified · 9 days / 8 nights
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Frequently asked

Planning this itinerary

How does the southern circuit differ from the Serengeti route?

It's far less visited, offers boat and walking safaris alongside game drives, and is better suited to travelers who've already done a classic northern circuit.

Is the southern circuit good for first-time safari-goers?

It can be, but we typically recommend it as a second Tanzania safari — the northern circuit offers denser, more predictable game viewing for a first trip.

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