Southern Tanzania Route Duration: 10–18 Days (Number of days flexible)
Experience Tanzania as few ever will — where the wild is still wild, and the silence of the savannah tells stories untouched by time. This exclusive Ndifo Safari journey takes you deep into Southern Tanzania’s most remote and pristine reserves, combining luxury, adventure, and the rare privilege of solitude. You will camp under the stars and be as close to nature as possible.
A uniquely Tanzanian experienceA experience provided by a uniquely trained native. Ndifo Safari’s owner and lead guide, Steven Ngowi, is one of the few guides in East Africa to have achieved the walking guide qualification. This means that our guests may choose to experience the feeling of walking among the animals outside the confines of a vehicle. This is a very special experience that few will ever have the chance to do.
The sample itineary detailled below is completely customizable with any number of days available for this camping adventure.
Your journey begins upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport, where our Ndifo Safari team will warmly welcome you. You’ll transfer to the elegant Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, an oceanfront haven overlooking the Indian Ocean. Relax, recover from your flight, and enjoy a refreshing evening at leisure — perhaps a cocktail by the pool or a gourmet dinner overlooking the harbor.
After breakfast, board a short scenic flight to Selous, Africa’s largest game reserve and one of Tanzania’s best-kept secrets. Your Ndifo Safari luxury tented camp will be set along the Rufiji River, where hippos, elephants, and crocodiles rule the waterline.
Spend the next four days immersed in the heart of Selous — from exhilarating game drives to tranquil boat safaris at sunset. The region is wild, remote, and remarkably quiet — offering a glimpse into Africa as it once was. Walking safaris with expert guides will reveal tracks, birdlife, and the smaller wonders of the bush that vehicles often miss.
For those who seek true seclusion, this is the heart of your adventure. After returning to Arusha for a night at a charming lodge, board a private charter flight to Ugalla River, one of Tanzania’s most untouched frontiers.
This park is raw, remote, and entirely off the tourist map. With only one other moving camp in the entire region, Ndifo’s mobile luxury camp provides exclusive access to uncharted landscapes, abundant wildlife, and river systems alive with hippos, sable antelope, and buffalo.
Spend your days exploring on foot, by vehicle, or along the riverbanks — and your nights under the endless African sky. The sense of isolation and discovery here is unparalleled.
Continue your Southern Tanzania odyssey with a flight into Ruaha National Park, a landscape of ancient baobabs, rolling hills, and powerful rivers. Here, your camp will be positioned near the Mwagusi River, home to a remarkable density of wildlife — including 10% of the world’s lion population.
Ruaha’s vast, untouched wilderness and minimal number of camps (fewer than 15) create a truly exclusive experience. Explore the park through game drives and guided walking safaris that bring you up close to elephants, lions, leopards, and the rhythm of the bush.
For guests wishing to extend their journey northward to the Elephant Kingdom and Endless Plains, Ndifo Safari can tailor a continuation into the classic highlights of Tarangire, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti.
This journey takes you through the northern circuit’s most iconic landscapes — from ancient baobab valleys and vast elephant herds to the timeless cultures of the Hadzabe and the endless plains of the Serengeti. Each stop reveals a new rhythm of Tanzania — wild, rich, and profoundly human.
Our camp will be set near the Silalei Swamp, one of Tarangire’s most active wildlife areas — perfect for both game drives and guided walking safaris. Spend three nights exploring this untamed wilderness, where every sunrise brings a new scene across the savannah. Recommended stay: 3 nights near Silalei Swamp
After Tarangire, continue your journey to Lake Eyasi, a remote and fascinating region where the Hadzabe people, Tanzania’s last remaining hunter-gatherers, still live in harmony with the land.
Spend two to three days sharing in their daily life — walking the bush, learning traditional hunting techniques, gathering honey, and hearing stories by the fire. It’s an experience that connects you deeply with Tanzania’s oldest traditions and the simplicity of a life shaped by nature. Recommended stay: 2–3 nights at Lake Eyasi
End your adventure in the Serengeti, the crown jewel of African safaris. Follow the rhythm of the Great Migration across southern, eastern, and northern Serengeti, where our mobile and seasonal camps move with the wildlife.
Spend three nights in each region, uncovering the park’s changing character — from the birthing grounds of the south to the predator-rich plains of the east, and the dramatic river crossings in the north. Every day offers new drama, and every night ends beneath a sky ablaze with stars. Recommended stay: 3 nights per region, tailored to migration timing
