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.

STARTING FROM:
$ pp (USD)*

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

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

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Daigle Tours is a locally owned and operated safari company, built on a love for Tanzania and years of experience exploring its national parks, coastlines and hidden corners. We focus on personalised service, reliable logistics, and meaningful connections — with the land, wildlife, and people.

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Flexible itineraries tailored to your interests
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