Hit the road early and journey through Tanzania’s rural south toward the expansive Nyerere National Park. This lesser-visited gem is almost the size of Belgium and teeming with wildlife. Arrive in time for lunch and a sunset game drive along the Rufiji River.

Accommodation: Riverside safari camp with panoramic views and elevated tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Experience a full day in Nyerere. Start with a morning game drive through open plains and woodlands — keep an eye out for wild dogs, lions, and giraffes. In the afternoon, take to the water on a private boat safari to spot crocodiles, hippos, and colorful birds. Few things beat watching elephants bathe at sunset from the water.

Accommodation: Same riverside camp with communal dining and sundowners
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Set out early for game drives across Ruaha’s raw, open landscapes. Track lion prides, cheetahs, and leopards along the riverbeds. Enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade of ancient trees before returning to camp. Evenings are spent around the fire with a cold drink and no light pollution in sight.

Accommodation: Same bush camp with open-air showers and fire-lit dining
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Choose your own adventure: more game drives, birdwatching, or another walking safari. You might encounter a lone elephant bull at close range, or watch as buffalo stampede across the horizon. The day is yours to explore at the pace your group prefers.

Accommodation: Same camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy one last game drive before your charter flight back to Dar es Salaam. Spend the evening in the city or opt for a dinner on the Indian Ocean coast to mark the end of your wild southern escape.

Accommodation: Comfortable lodge near the airport or beach
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner