Safari Circuit
Southern Circuit
Untamed wilderness, boat safaris on Rufiji River, and authentic encounters — far from the crowds.
About the Circuit
Remote, Wild & Unforgettable
The Southern Circuit offers a more remote and untouched safari experience. Enjoy fewer crowds, vast wilderness, and unique activities like boat safaris on the Rufiji River, walking safaris through Nyerere National Park, and hiking to spectacular waterfalls in the Udzungwa Mountains. Explore Africa's largest national park, Tanzania's most remote wild spaces, and authentic wildlife encounters that go far beyond the ordinary.
2 Days / 1 Night
Escape to Mikumi National Park
- SGR train experience from Dar es Salaam
- Buffalo, giraffe, elephant & lion
- Diverse open plains wildlife
3 Days / 2 Nights
Mikumi National Park Safari
- Open savanna plains teaming with wildlife
- Lion, elephant, giraffe & wildebeest
- Northern terminus of Selous ecosystem
Popular3 Days / 2 Nights
Explore Nyerere National Park
- Evening boat safari on Rufiji River
- Crocodiles and hippos
- Walking safari through wilderness
3 Days / 2 Nights
Chimp Trekking at Gombe National Park
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Lake Tanganyika beaches
- Jane Goodall's research site
4 Days / 3 Nights
Mikumi NP & Nyerere National Park
- Two iconic southern parks
- Boat safari on Rufiji River
- Open savanna and riverine wilderness
4 Days / 3 Nights
Mikumi NP & Udzungwa Mountains
- Sanje Waterfalls hike
- Rare Udzungwa red colobus monkeys
- Open savanna game drives
5 Days / 4 Nights
Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP & Town of Iringa
- Tanzania's largest national park — Ruaha
- Elephant super-herds
- Historic Iringa town
Popular5 Days / 4 Nights
Nyerere National Park & Mikumi
- Boat safari on Rufiji River
- Walking safari in wilderness
- Two complementary ecosystems
5 Days / 4 Nights
Saadani National Park & Mikumi
- Beach & safari in one trip
- Tanzania's only coastal wildlife sanctuary
- Boat trips on Wami River
6 Days / 5 Nights
Gombe & Katavi National Parks
- Chimpanzee trekking at Gombe
- Katavi's enormous hippo pools
- Off-the-beaten-path adventure
6 Days / 5 Nights
Nyerere & Mikumi — 6 Days
- Extended boat safari on Rufiji
- Walking safari & game drives
- Two nights under the Mikumi stars
Adventure8 Days / 7 Nights
Mikumi, Ruaha, Isimila Stone Age Site & Nyerere
- Isimila Stone Age archaeological site
- Udzungwa mountain forest hike
- 4 iconic southern parks
Ultimate10 Days / 9 Nights
Best of Tanzania Southern Circuit
- 5 incredible destinations
- Stone Age archaeology at Isimila
- Chimpanzees & rare primates
Premium14 Days / 13 Nights
Best of Tanzania Western Circuit & Ruaha
- Chimpanzee trekking at Gombe & Mahale
- Katavi's enormous hippo pools
- Remote western Tanzania wilderness
Why Southern?
The Road Less Traveled
Fewer Crowds
Experience Africa's wildlife without the tourist minibuses. The Southern parks feel genuinely wild and unspoiled.
Unique Activities
Boat safaris on the Rufiji River, walking safaris in wilderness, and forest hikes to spectacular waterfalls.
Incredible Diversity
From vast floodplains and riverine forests to highland mountains — extraordinary ecosystems in one circuit.
Great Value
World-class wildlife experiences at competitive prices, with SGR train connections making it highly accessible from Dar es Salaam.
