How many days is the 11 Days Southern Tanzania Circuit Safari?

The 11 Days Southern Tanzania Circuit Safari is 5 days and 4 nights, operating year-round from Tanzania.

How much does the 11 Days Southern Tanzania Circuit Safari cost?

The 11 Days Southern Tanzania Circuit Safari is priced on request depending on your group size, dates, and accommodation preferences. Contact Orika Africa Tours for a free tailor-made quote: hi@orikaafrica.com or +256 707 916 185.

What is included in the 11 Days Southern Tanzania Circuit Safari?

The 11 Days Southern Tanzania Circuit Safari in Tanzania includes all accommodation, meals, park fees, private safari vehicle with an experienced guide-driver, and 24/7 support from Orika Africa Tours. Uganda's UTB-licensed Tour Operator & DMC. We welcome solo travellers, couples, families, and larger groups.

Is the 11 Days Southern Tanzania Circuit Safari suitable for first-time safari visitors?

Yes. Orika Africa Tours designs every itinerary from scratch around your group's fitness, interests, and budget. The 11 Days Southern Tanzania Circuit Safari is available as a private safari, no shared vehicles, no fixed groups, ever.

What is the best time to go on the 11 Days Southern Tanzania Circuit Safari in Tanzania?

The 11 Days Southern Tanzania Circuit Safari in Tanzania runs year-round. The dry seasons (June–August and December–February) offer the best conditions for game drives and trekking. Contact Orika Africa Tours for month-by-month advice.

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11 Days Southern Tanzania Circuit Safari

The 11 Days Southern Tanzania Circuit Safari flies you into Ruaha National Park (Tanzania's largest), leaving the northern crowds behind entirely, moves through its predator-saturated north, and finishes at Nyerere (Africa's biggest reserve), where wild dogs, crocodiles, and hippos share a pristine river system. Baobab-studded savannahs, boat safaris, and stargazing in a private "star cube" set this circuit apart from any northern route.

Between the headline wildlife moments, intimacy is the constant. Boutique camps with only a handful of tents put nature centre-stage. Walking safaris with expert guides reveal the smaller wonders the jeep misses. Night drives with thermal cameras unlock a nocturnal cast few safari-goers ever witness. This is southern Tanzania as it should be: raw, private, and unhurried.

Craving a northern contrast after this circuit? The 9 Days Northern Circuit Tanzania Safari covers Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. For a complete 11-day western alternative, see the 11 Days Western Tanzania Safari.

Trip Highlights

Explore Remote Wildlife Areas: Discover the unspoiled wilderness of Ruaha National Park, Nyerere National Park, and the Selous Game Reserve.
Diverse Safari Experiences: Enjoy guided game drives, walking safaris, night drives, and boating adventures.
Intimate Luxury Camps: Stay in boutique camps like Usangu Expedition Camp, Kokoko Camp, and Roho ya Selous, offering comfort and privacy in the heart of the wilderness.
Big Five & More: Spot lions, elephants, leopards, wild dogs, hippos, crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species in their natural habitats.
Stargazing & Nature Immersion: Sleep under the stars in specially designed "star cubes" and experience the African night sounds.
Cultural Encounters: Interact with local communities for authentic insights into Tanzania's rich culture.
Scenic Landscapes: Marvel at the dramatic baobab-studded savannahs, wetlands, and serene lakes of southern Tanzania.
Exclusive Safari Adventures: Enjoy small-group or private experiences for an intimate connection with nature and wildlife.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Stroll Dar's spice markets or relax before your southern Tanzania adventure begins.

Overnight: Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel Meals: Dinner

Fly to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania's largest park, and transfer to Usangu Expedition Camp deep in the wetlands. Over three days, track sable antelope, spot elephants and hippos on boat safaris, and walk the open grasslands on guided walks. End each night stargazing in a private star cube.

Overnight: Usangu Expedition Camp Meals: Full Board

Move north through Ruaha's predator-dense landscape: lions, leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs roam freely. Three-tent Kokoko Camp delivers unmatched intimacy, with night safaris, lantern-lit riverbed dinners, and retractable roofs for open-sky stargazing.

Overnight: Kokoko Camp Meals: Full Board

Fly to Nyerere National Park, Africa's largest reserve and a stronghold for wild dogs, elephants, and 400-plus bird species. Roho ya Selous sits on Lake Nzerakera: morning game drives, afternoon boat safaris among hippos and crocs, and campfire dining under the stars.

Overnight: Roho ya Selous Meals: Full Board

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Dar es Salaam and onward international connections.