Ruaha National Park

Ruaha · Nyerere · Mahale · Katavi · Tanzania

Beyond the
Northern Circuit

Tanzania's southern and western wilderness areas are among Africa's last truly wild frontiers. Fewer visitors. More exclusive. Deeper wildlife encounters.

Why go south?

Tanzania's least visited.
Most rewarding.

While most safaris focus on the northern circuit, Tanzania's southern and western parks offer extraordinary wildlife with a fraction of the visitors. Private game drives, exclusive camps, and wildlife encounters that feel truly undisturbed.

These itineraries require domestic flights between circuits — but the combination of north and south gives you the most complete Tanzania safari experience possible.

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Largest elephant population

Ruaha holds one of Africa's largest elephant populations.

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Chimpanzee trekking

Mahale and Gombe — best chimp encounters in East Africa.

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Boat safaris

Nyerere's Rufiji River — wildlife from the water.

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Walking safaris

Ruaha and Nyerere — Tanzania's best walking safari routes.

Southern Tanzania

Ruaha, Nyerere & Southern Parks

Extended Safari Itineraries

North to South — Sample Itineraries

14 Days / 13 NightsClassic · North to South Extension

14 Days Tanzania North to South Safari

Tarangire National Park · Ngorongoro Crater · Serengeti National Park + more

Best: Year-round (best Jun–Oct)

15 Days / 14 NightsLuxury · North + South + Beach

15 Days Tanzania Northern, Southern & Zanzibar Safari

Tarangire National Park · Ngorongoro Crater · Serengeti National Park + more

Best: Year-round (Jun–Oct peak)

16 Days / 15 NightsExpedition · North + South + West

16 Days Tanzania North, South & Western Safari Expedition

Tarangire National Park · Ngorongoro Crater · Serengeti National Park + more

Best: Year-round (Jul–Oct peak for chimp trekking)

Plan Your Extended Safari

Ready to go beyond the north?

Tell us your travel dates, interests, and budget. We will design the right combination of north, south, and west for you.