7-Day Selous & Ruaha Safari
Experience the untamed beauty of southern Tanzania on this 7-day safari, seamlessly combining Selous Game Reserve (now Nyerere National Park) and Ruaha National Park. Your journey starts in Selous Africa’s largest protected wildlife area where you’ll enjoy exclusive boat safaris on the Rufiji River, expertly guided game drives, and walking safaris that bring you close to elephants, lions, hippos, and an impressive variety of birdlife. From there, transfer to Ruaha National Park, renowned for its rugged terrain, iconic baobab-dotted plains, and one of Africa’s highest lion concentrations. Flights between Dar es Salaam, Selous, and Ruaha are included, ensuring smooth logistics. Accommo dations are carefully selected camps and lodges offering a refined balance of comfort and authentic immersion in nature.
Day 1: Arrival in Selous (Nyerere National Park)
Arrive by air from Dar es Salaam to Selous. Upon landing, transfer to your camp or lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a boat safari along the Rufiji River to observe hippos, crocodiles, and thriving birdlife. Dinner and overnight at your Selous accommodation.
Day 2: Game Drive in Selous
Spend the day on professionally guided game drives across Selous. Spot elephants, buffalo, lions, wild dogs, giraffes, and a diverse range of antelopes. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your exploration. Dinner and overnight at camp.
Day 3: Walking Safari & Game Drive
Begin the day early with a guided walking safari led by an armed ranger, providing a close-up bush experience. Return for lunch and a brief rest, then set out for an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at your camp or lodge.
Day 4: Transfer to Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, board your scheduled flight from Selous to Ruaha. On arrival, transfer to your lodge or camp, enjoy lunch, and venture out for an afternoon game drive in this vast wilderness. Dinner and overnight in Ruaha.
Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha
Enjoy a full-day game drive with a packed lunch. Ruaha is distinguished by its large lion prides, elephants, leopards, wild dogs, and dramatic landscapes of rocky hills and ancient baobabs. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Additional Wildlife Viewing in Ruaha
Continue wildlife exploration with morning and afternoon game drives. Ruaha’s uncrowded environment offers exclusive safari experiences. Dinner and overnight in Ruaha.
Day 7: Departure – Return to Dar es Salaam
Following breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Dar es Salaam, concluding your Selous & Ruaha safari adventure.
We handle all logistics, including transfers, accommodations, park fees, and guided tours. Our reviews highlight our reliability, knowledgeable guides, and ability to cater to special needs (e.g., vegan diets). Find out more about us here.
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Day Trips: From Arusha or Dar es Salaam, visit parks like Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Saadani, or Mikumi.
Multi-Day Adventures: Options include 3-day Saadani or Mkomazi trips, 5-day Usambara Mountains tours, or 7-day Western Tanzania adventures.
Custom Safaris: Tailored to your preferences, including Serengeti’s Great Migration, Zanzibar extensions, or Kilimanjaro treks.
Daigle Tours, a family-owned company since 2010, specialises in customizable safaris across Tanzania’s Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Circuits. Based in Dar es Salaam, we excel in Southern Tanzania’s less-crowded parks like Nyerere and Ruaha. Our exclusive lodge near Nyerere National Park offers unique wildlife experiences. With experienced guides, top-tier vehicles, and personalised service, we ensure a memorable safari.
Daigle Tours is the first choice for the Southern Circuit because:
- We’re based here – Our head office is in Dar es Salaam so we can easily access the best parks in the region, and we know them inside out.
- Exclusive Safari Lodge in Nyerere National Park (formerly known as Selous) – We own and operate a lodge on the border of Nyerere National Park, so you can enjoy the whole Daigle Tours experience when you stay with us there.
- True Experts – We can’t think of any other safari companies of our size who share our vast knowledge of the region. We can’t wait to show you around our homeland.
7-Day Selous & Ruaha Safari
STARTING FROM (per person, in USD)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: A 7-day safari through Nyerere and Ruaha National Parks, combining river cruises, game drives, and Tanzania’s wild, untamed landscapes.
INCLUSIONS: Park Fees
All Activities (Unless labelled as optional)
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day program)
Drinking Water (On all days)
All Accommodation (during the safari)
One-way Airport Transfer
Professional Driver/Guide
All Transportation (Unless labelled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
EXCLUSIONS: International Flights (From/to home)
Additional Accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping Guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.)
Government Imposed Increase of Taxes and/or Park Fees
* Indicative costs per person
Why Choose Southern Tanzania?
Why Southern Tanzania?
Southern Tanzania is Tanzania’s best-kept secret, offering unrivaled wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and authentic cultural encounters with fewer visitors. Explore Nyerere National Park’s vast wilderness, cruise the rivers of Selous Game Reserve, and connect with local communities—all with the expertise of Daigle Tours, your local safari specialists.
Why Southern Tanzania Stands Out:
