6 Day Selous and Ruaha Safari – Remote Southern Tanzania Fly In Adventure

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Journey into southern Tanzania’s most remote safari frontier, where vast wilderness, diverse ecosystems, and crowd free wildlife encounters define a truly exclusive African adventure. This 6 day fly in safari combines the riverine landscapes of Nyerere National Park in Selous with the rugged terrain and predator rich plains of Ruaha National Park, offering a rare blend of water based safaris, walking experiences, and classic game drives.

In Selous, explore the wildlife rich channels of the Rufiji River on scenic boat safaris, track elephants, buffalo, lions, and African wild dogs on game drives, and experience the bush on guided walking safaris for an intimate connection with nature. Fly onward to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most untamed reserve, where towering baobab trees, dramatic escarpments, and dry riverbeds set the stage for encounters with lions, leopards, cheetahs, kudu, sable antelope, and large elephant herds.

Stay in secluded riverfront lodges and luxury tented camps, enjoying bush breakfasts, sundowners overlooking the wild, and immersive safari moments far from mass tourism. Ideal for adventurous travelers seeking authenticity, remoteness, and high wildlife density, this Selous and Ruaha safari delivers one of Tanzania’s most raw and rewarding safari experiences.


Itinerary at a Glance

  • Day 1: Fly Dar es Salaam-Selous. Afternoon boat Safari. Overnight.
  • Day 2: Game drive in Selous. Overnight.
  • Day 3: Walking Safari-boating in Selous. Overnight.
  • Day 4: Fly Selous-Ruaha. Game drive in Ruaha. Overnight.
  • Day 5: Ruaha game drive. Overnight.
  • Day 6: Ruaha-Dar es Salaam or Beach locations of Mafia, Fanjove, Zanzibar and Pemba.

Itinerary Details

  1. Pre-Post Safari Options:
  • Overnight stay in Dar es Salaam before/after the safari, including airport transfer from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport.
  1. Enhancements:
  • Beach Extensions to Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia or Fanjove island.
  • Extension to Northern or western Circuit.

Accomodation: Comfort, Deluxe, Premium

Recommended travel period: Year around except April and May.

  • Return flights Dar – Selous – Ruaha – Dar
  • Park fees, conservancy & concession fees
  • Full board accommodation (3 nights)
  • Shared boat, walking & vehicle safaris
  • Professional guide & all transfers within the park
  • Bottled water during activities
  • Drinks, tips, laundry, travel insurance, visa fees
  • Pre/post-safari accommodation in Dar es Salaam