Southern Wild Trails

A 7-day signature safari through Nyerere and Ruaha, combining road transfers with light-aircraft legs.

Nyerere National Park is one of the few destinations in Africa where visitors can enjoy game drives, guided walking safaris, and unforgettable boat safaris along the Rufiji River, providing a unique perspective on the park's rich biodiversity.

• Nyerere
• Ruaha
• Dar es Salaam

Day by day

1. Day 1

   Fly Dar Es Salaam / Nyerere National Park

   Lunch · Dinner

   Serena Mivumo Lodge

   Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport, connect to your domestic flight to Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival, met the lodge-based driver guide and transferred to the Lodge.

   After lunch, enjoy a shared and scheduled game viewing drive in the park.

   All game drives are done in consultation with the lodge's driver guide.

   Dinner and overnight at Serena Mivumo River Lodge on Game Package Basis.

   Nestled in the heart of southern Tanzania, Nyerere National Park is one of Africa's largest protected wildlife areas and a true wilderness paradise. Renowned for its unspoiled landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and remarkable wildlife, the park offers an authentic safari experience away from the crowds.

   The mighty Rufiji River, the park's lifeline, winds through vast savannahs, woodlands, wetlands, and lakes, creating a haven for an incredible variety of wildlife. Visitors can encounter elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, zebras, wild dogs, and an abundance of birdlife in their natural habitat.

2. Days 2–3

   Nyerere National Park

   Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Serena Mivumo Lodge

   Enjoy scheduled morning and afternoon game drives in the pak.

   All game drives are done in consultation with the lodge's driver guide.

   All meals and overnight at Serena Mivumo River Lodge on Game Package Basis.

   Nyerere National Park is one of the few destinations in Africa where visitors can enjoy game drives, guided walking safaris, and unforgettable boat safaris along the Rufiji River, providing a unique perspective on the park's rich biodiversity.

   Whether you're seeking thrilling wildlife encounters, breathtaking scenery, or a peaceful escape into nature, Nyerere National Park promises an unforgettable safari adventure in one of Tanzania's last great wildernesses.

3. Day 4

   Nyerere National Park / Ruaha National Park

   Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Jabali Ridge

   After breakfast, transferred by the lodge driver guide to the airstrip for your flight to Ruaha National Park. On arrival, met the lodge-based driver guide and transferred to the Lodge.

   After lunch, enjoy a shared and scheduled game viewing drive in the park.

   All game drives are done in consultation with the lodge's driver guide.

   Dinner and overnight at Jabali Ridge on Game Package Basis.

   Ruaha National Park is Tanzania's largest national park, celebrated for its dramatic landscapes, ancient baobab trees, and exceptional wildlife. The park is home to one of East Africa's largest elephant populations, as well as lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and over 570 bird species. The Great Ruaha River sustains an abundance of wildlife, offering spectacular game viewing throughout the year. With its remote wilderness, diverse ecosystems, and uncrowded safari experience, Ruaha National Park is a true hidden gem for wildlife enthusiasts and adventure seekers.

4. Days 5–6

   Ruaha National Park

   Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Jabali Ridge

   Enjoy scheduled morning and afternoon game drives in the pak.

   All game drives are done in consultation with the lodge's driver guide.

   All meals and overnight at Jabali Ridge on Game Package Basis.

5. Day 7

   Fly to Dar Es Salaam / Depart

   Breakfast

   Breakfast at the lodge.

   Later, transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Dar Es Salaam to arrive in time for your departure flight.