9 Days Selous, Ruaha & Katavi Safari

Embark on an exclusive 9-day safari journey into Tanzania’s most remote wilderness Selous (Nyerere National Park), Ruaha, and Katavi. Your itinerary begins in Selous, where you’ll experience boat safaris along the Rufiji River and classic game drives through Africa’s largest protected area. Then, transition to Ruaha, known for its dramatic terrain and some of the continent’s largest lion prides. Finish your adventure in Katavi, a truly untouched gem featuring sizable hippo pods, elephant herds, buffalo, and free-roaming predators without the crowds. All destinations are connected by flights for maximal efficiency and comfort.

  • Day 1: Dar es Salaam → Selous (Nyerere National Park)

    Arrive in Dar es Salaam and take a scheduled flight to Selous. Upon landing, transfer to your selected camp or lodge. After lunch, embark on a boat safari along the Rufiji River, observing crocodiles, hippos, and waterbirds. Dinner and overnight in Selous.

     

  • Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Selous

    Spend the day on comprehensive game drives. Selous is home to elephants, lions, wild dogs, giraffes, and a variety of antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush. Dinner and overnight in Selous.

  • Day 3: Walking Safari & Game Drive

    Begin your morning with a guided walking safari accompanied by a professional ranger to experience the bush up close. After lunch and some downtime, enjoy an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight in Selous.

  • Day 4: Selous → Ruaha National Park

    After breakfast, board a flight to Ruaha. On arrival, transfer to your lodge or tented camp. Lunch, then your first game drive in Ruaha’s rugged landscape. Dinner and overnight in Ruaha.

  • Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha

    Depart for a full-day game drive with a packed lunch. Ruaha is renowned for its large lion prides, elephants, leopards, wild dogs, and its stunning scenery. Return for dinner and overnight.

  • Day 6: Additional Wildlife Viewing in Ruaha

    Continue your exploration with morning and afternoon game drives. Ruaha offers excellent birdwatching and a genuine sense of wilderness. Dinner and overnight in Ruaha.

  • Day 7: Ruaha → Katavi National Park

    After breakfast, fly from Ruaha to Katavi. Transfer to your camp in the heart of the park. Following lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive on Katavi’s expansive floodplains. Dinner and overnight in Katavi.

     

  • Day 8: Full-Day Safari in Katavi

    Experience a full day of game drives. Katavi is known for its massive buffalo herds, dense elephant populations, and dramatic hippo gatherings in the dry season. Predator sightings are frequent and impressive. Picnic lunch in the park, followed by dinner and overnight in Katavi.

  • Day 9: Departure – Katavi → Dar es Salaam/Zanzibar

    After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, concluding your premium safari experience.

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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