About the Safari

From $13,150 to $15,500 per Person

Journey deep into Tanzania’s most remote and wildlife-rich landscapes as you explore the sweeping floodplains of Katavi National Park, the rugged baobab-studded wilderness of Ruaha, and the expansive river systems of Nyerere National Park. This itinerary blends raw, untouched adventure with extraordinary big-game viewing—massive buffalo herds in Katavi, abundant predators in Ruaha, and elephants and hippos crowding the Rufiji River in Nyerere. With few other vehicles and endlessly shifting scenery, each park offers its own rhythm and character, creating a safari that feels both immersive and truly off-the-beaten-path. It’s a journey designed for travelers seeking wide-open spaces, remarkable biodiversity, and a deep connection to Tanzania’s wild heart.

Daily Itinerary

Your trip is 100% customizable. The following itinerary provides a starting point to craft your own journey.

Day 1

Katavi National Park

You are met at your airstrip and taken to your camp. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife en route!

Describe Katavi National Park

Explore the hidden gem of a region, where vast plains stretch as far as the eye can see and wildlife roams freely. Katavi National Park offers a truly authentic safari experience, with its remote location ensuring a sense of exclusivity and adventure. Witness incredible wildlife sightings, from herds...

Days 2 - 4

Katavi National Park

Full days Safari Katavi National Park

A full day on safari in Katavi National Park is all about raw, untouched wilderness and big, concentrated game. You set out early, driving across vast golden floodplains where huge herds of buffalo—sometimes thousands strong—move like a dark tide across the grass. Elephants drift between acacia woodlands, and the river systems draw in hippos and crocodiles in staggering numbers, especially as the dry season tightens...

Day 5

Ruaha National Park

Time permitting you will enjoy a morning game viewing activity followed by breakfast before being transferred to the airstrip in time for your flight.

You are met at your airstrip and taken to your camp. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife en route!

Describe Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest protected area, is a vast and wild landscape where rugged hills, open plains, and ancient baobab trees stretch as...

Days 6 - 7

Ruaha National Park

Full days Safari Ruaha National Park

A full day in Ruaha National Park offers a rich and varied safari experience, beginning with a morning game drive along the river that winds over rocky kopjes, home to Greater kudu, Roan antelope, and elephant, before continuing through open plains where cheetah, herds of buffalo, warthogs, jackals, and bat-eared foxes roam freely. Ruaha’s lion population, the largest in Tanzania, is renowned for its prowess...

Day 8

Nyerere National Park

Time permitting you will enjoy a morning game viewing activity followed by breakfast before being transferred to the airstrip in time for your flight.

You are met at your airstrip and taken to your camp. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife en route!

Nyerere National Park (Selous)

Nyerere National Park, formerly part of the vast Selous Game Reserve, is one of Africa’s largest and most diverse wilderness areas. Spanning over 30,000...

Days 9 - 10

Nyerere National Park

Full days Safari Nyerere National Park (selous)

A full day on safari in Nyerere National Park offers an incredible glimpse into one of Tanzania’s wildest and most diverse landscapes. The park has the highest concentration of elephants in the country and is home to roughly a third of Tanzania’s African hunting dogs, with lions and leopards also common predators. The terrain is largely flat and covered with miombo woodland, supporting a...

Day 11

Depart

Time permitting you will enjoy a morning game viewing activity followed by breakfast before being transferred to the airstrip in time for your flight.

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