Boats and walks on the Rufiji River in Nyerere, then lions and elephants in remote Ruaha, with flights from Dar es Salaam.
The south of Tanzania is wilder and quieter than the north. Nyerere, the old Selous, is a land of rivers and lakes, where you can safari by boat and on foot as well as by vehicle. Ruaha is dry and rugged, with large elephant herds, baobabs, kudu and lions.
Flights link the two parks and Dar es Salaam, so the trip is almost all time in the bush.
Tanzania
Luxury safari
Handpicked luxury lodges and camps, chosen for their setting, service and guiding.
Private safari
Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.
Made to measure
Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.
Start any day
Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.
Solo travellers welcome
Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.
Pace and fitness
Balanced, fitness: moderate.
Take the morning flight from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere and settle in at Roho ya Selous, a tented camp on the shore of a lake. In the afternoon take a boat safari for hippos, crocodiles and birds.
Overnight
Roho ya Selous (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Eight tents on the shore of Lake Nzerakera, in the northern sector of Nyerere.
Spend the morning on a walking safari with an armed ranger, then take a game drive or a boat trip in the afternoon, with the lakes and the Rufiji River in the evening light.
Overnight
Roho ya Selous (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Eight tents on the shore of Lake Nzerakera, in the northern sector of Nyerere.
Fly from Nyerere to Ruaha and settle in at Jongomero, on the bank of the Jongomero River, with an afternoon game drive for elephants and antelope.
Overnight
Jongomero (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A remote tented camp on the Jongomero River, in southwestern Ruaha.
Spend the day on game drives with your guide, looking for lion, leopard, wild dog and the great elephant herds, with a long lunch in the bush.
Overnight
Jongomero (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A remote tented camp on the Jongomero River, in southwestern Ruaha.
Take an early game drive and a guided walk along the river, with a quiet afternoon at the camp and a sundowner by the water.
Overnight
Jongomero (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A remote tented camp on the Jongomero River, in southwestern Ruaha.
Take a last early game drive, then breakfast and the flight back to Dar es Salaam.
Roho ya Selous (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Eight tents on the shore of Lake Nzerakera, in the northern sector of Nyerere.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Jongomero (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A remote tented camp on the Jongomero River, in southwestern Ruaha.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Important to know
Rates per person
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High season (Jun to Oct, Jan to Feb) | US$7,800 | US$6,610 | US$6,213 | US$6,213 | US$6,213 | US$6,213 | Get quote |
| Low season (Mar to May, Nov to Dec) | US$6,840 | US$5,800 | US$5,452 | US$5,452 | US$5,452 | US$5,452 | Get quote |
Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge and permit prices change each year. The flights depend on aircraft availability and will be confirmed when you enquire.
Best time for this trip Jan to Feb, Jun to Oct
Pack light, neutral colours for game drives, a warm fleece for early mornings, a sun hat, good sunscreen and insect repellent. Binoculars are provided in the vehicle, but bring your own if you are a keen birder or photographer. Light aircraft have a soft-bag limit of 15 kg per person including hand luggage, so leave the hard suitcases at home.
Made to measure
Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.
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