Tanzania Southern Wilderness
Remote parks beyond the crowds
Your Route
Dar es Salaam → Selous/Nyerere → Ruaha → Dar es Salaam
Route Details
Nyerere National Park (Selous)
Northern Selous
Africa's largest protected area offers boat safaris and walking among wildlife.
Highlights
- Boat safaris on the Rufiji River
- Walking safaris with armed rangers
- Wild dog populations
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha
Tanzania's largest national park with exceptional lion and elephant populations.
Highlights
- Large lion prides adapted to baobab-studded terrain
- Elephant herds in the Great Ruaha River
- Genuine sense of wilderness remoteness
A Typical Day
Sample from Nyerere National Park (Selous)
5:30–6:30
Walking safari departure
7:00–12:00
Boat safari on the Rufiji
12:00–15:00
Lunch and rest at camp
15:00–18:00
Game drive through diverse habitats
18:00–21:00
Dinner overlooking the river
Activities
Included Activities
Optional (additional cost)
Is This Right for You?
Best for
Experienced safari travelers seeking authentic wilderness, walking safari enthusiasts, and those who value solitude over famous names.
Not ideal for
First-time visitors wanting guaranteed icons, budget travelers, or those uncomfortable with small aircraft.
Trade-offs
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Best Time to Go
Dry Season
Wildlife concentrates around water, best game viewing
Why This Itinerary Works
Every Vurara Safaris itinerary reflects specific trade-offs. Here is the reasoning behind this route:
11 days balances depth at each location against travel fatigue. Shorter trips sacrifice wildlife time; longer trips face diminishing returns.
Segment order minimizes backtracking and positions high-density wildlife areas at optimal points in the journey.
Premium positioning in private concessions or exclusive-use camps. Higher cost buys exclusivity, flexibility, and guide expertise.
Experienced safari travelers seeking authentic wilderness, walking safari enthusiasts, and those who value solitude over famous names.
Why each segment was chosen:
Nyerere National Park (Selous)
Location selected for wildlife density, logistical efficiency, and alignment with stated priorities.
Ruaha National Park
Location selected for wildlife density, logistical efficiency, and alignment with stated priorities.
These decisions are not arbitrary. They reflect documented trade-offs from thousands of safari conversations.
How Vurara Safaris makes decisionsCustomization Options
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Available Extensions
Katavi National Park
Add Tanzania's most remote park
Cost Context
$10k–$18k/pp
Per person estimate
This cost band represents typical per-person pricing for this itinerary pattern. Actual costs vary based on accommodation tier, travel mode, season, and party size.
Excluding international flights, includes charter flights
Related Decisions
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