10 Days Southern Circuit Tanzania Safari
Activities & Highlights
1. Ruaha National Park – Tanzania’s largest park, home to elephants, buffalo, rare antelope species (greater & lesser kudu), wild dogs, and over 570 bird species.
2. Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park) – One of Africa’s largest reserves, with palm-fringed landscapes, high concentrations of elephants and lions, and diverse habitats explored by game drives, guided walks, and boat safaris.
3.Unique Safari Styles – Mix of 4x4 safaris, walking safaris, and boating safaris along the Rufiji River.
4. Zanzibar Island – End your journey with four days of relaxation on white-sand beaches, exploring Stone Town’s history, spice plantations, and vibrant Indian Ocean activities.
5. Remote Wilderness & Privacy – Southern Tanzania offers an untouched safari atmosphere with fewer visitors, ensuring a more exclusive wildlife experience.
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10 Days Southern Circuit Tanzania Safari
A unique journey through Tanzania’s wild southern frontier, combining remote national parks, intimate game reserves, and a relaxing island escape. This itinerary offers a mix of classic 4×4 safaris, walking safaris, boat excursions, and a flying safari experience, before unwinding on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches. Ideal for travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure with fewer crowds and authentic wilderness.
Trip Summary
Day 1: Arrival at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) – Transfer to Stone Town – Overnight in Zanzibar (Stone Town)
Day 2–3: Flight to Ruaha National Park – Game drives and walking safaris – Overnight in Ruaha
Day 4–5: Flight to Selous Game Reserve – Game drives, walking safaris, and Rufiji River boat excursions – Overnight in Selous
Day 6–9: Flight to Zanzibar – Beach stay with optional activities (Stone Town, spice tours, snorkeling, diving, dolphin encounters, dhow sailing) – Overnight in Zanzibar
Day 10: Transfer to Zanzibar International Airport – Departure
10 Days Southern Circuit Tanzania Safari
Get moved from National Parks to Game Reserves with ending at lovely Zanzibar beach in this 10 Days Southern Tanzania Safari. Experience unique and intimate wild safari in the untouched Southern National Parks and Game Reserves. This circuit is rarely visited by tourists. This is your perfect getaway to the Southern Tanzania and will give you the enhanced experience of a flying safari, walking safari, boating safari, 4 x 4 vehicle safari and end with a relaxed getaway on the beach.
Day 1-Arrival
Upon arrival at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Stone Town where you can relax and recover from your journey.
Overnight Stone Town, Zanzibar
Day 2 & 3 – Ruaha National Park
This morning will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your flight to Ruaha National Park. Ruaha National Park is the largest national park in the country, even bigger than Serengeti. Magnificent mammals such as greater and lesser kudu can be spotted here. The park has a high diversity of plants and animals including elephants, buffalos, antelopes and some rare and endangered species such as wild dogs. A birders paradise, over 570 species of birds can be found here. Experience the wonders of the bush both on foot and by vehicle on multiple game drives.
Overnight Ruaha
Day 4 & 5- Selous Game Reserve
On the morning of your fourth day, you will head to Ruaha Airstrip for your flight to Selous, arriving for lunch. Dotted with palm trees and crisscrossed by the channels of the Rufiji River, Selous is as unique as it is vast. Spanning an area larger than Switzerland, the reserve is home to one of the most significant concentrations of elephants and lions on the continent. It has an exceptionally high variety of habitats including woodland, grassland, and swamps, however, only 5% of its area, north of the river, is open to safari-goers. This still leaves plenty of territories to explore. You will experience the wonders of the bushveld on foot, by vehicle, and on a river cruise. Spend nights out in the wild, sleeping in intimate fly-camps, savoring meals cooked over the hot coals, and sleeping with a canopy of stars for a roof.
Overnight Selous
Day 6,7,8 & 9 – Zanzibar
After a morning game drive in Selous, this afternoon you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel to relax and soak up the sea air! You have three days to enjoy this beautiful island paradise. Enjoy activities such as snorkeling or scuba diving; exploring the history and architecture of Stone Town; kite-surfing; swimming with dolphins; a spice tour; dhow sailing or relaxing on the beach. Your Zanzibar extension can be as active or relaxing as you like. All activities can be arranged through your hotel at an extra cost.
Overnight Zanzibar
Day 10- Departure
Today you will be transferred back to Zanzibar International Airport in time for your flight.
Inclusions
- All Game Drives; Vehicle; Park Entry Fees;
- Accommodation At Lodges/Tented Camps/Basic Camping;
- English, French Spanish Speaking Driver/Guide;
- All Food; Drinking Water;18% VAT Tax;
- At Least 1 Pair Of Binoculars;
- Airport Transfers;
- Local Flight From/back to Zanzibar
Exclusions
- Tipping for your driver/guide. The recommended is approximately USD$30-$40 per day. This is divided between everyone in the vehicle
- Tipping for your cook (camping safaris only). The recommended is approximately USD$15-$20 per day, also divided between everyone in the vehicle
- Drinks (unless specified) Visas& Vaccinations
- Spending money
